Waymo Recalls 3,800 Robotaxis After Flood Driving Glitch

Added: 2026-05-17

[00:00:00]Waymo has recalled about 3,800 robotaxis in the US after a software glitch let some vehicles drive into flooded roads and stall.

[00:00:09]The issue affects cars using Waymo's fifth and sixth-generation driving systems.

[00:00:14]In Austin, cameras caught robotaxis entering standing water during heavy rain.

[00:00:19]Waymo says it has added fixes, is building more safeguards, and has limited operations during extreme weather.

[00:00:26]The company says it now gives over half a million rides a week across 11 US markets.