Waymo recalls 672 robotaxis after vehicle collided with telephone pole in Phoenix

[COLLISION]

Jun 10, 2026 · Waymo · Waymo Driver (6th gen) · Sacramento, California, USA

Failure Mode

COLLISION

Event Date

Jun 10, 2026

Primary Entity

Waymo

Robotic Platform

Waymo Driver (6th gen)

Jurisdiction / Location

Sacramento, California, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

Waymo issued a voluntary recall for 672 vehicles following a collision with a telephone pole in Phoenix. The recall addresses a software issue that allowed the autonomous vehicle to make contact with a fixed object.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Waymo Driver (6th gen)

Operational Sectors

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.facebook.com/fox29philadelphia/posts/a-new-recall-of-waymos-robotaxis-comes-after-multiple-reported-incidents-of-the-/1474236418072149/

    https://www.facebook.com/fox29philadelphia/posts/a-new-recall-of-waymos-robotaxis-comes-after-multiple-reported-incidents-of-the-/1474236418072149/

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in Waymo recalls 672 robotaxis after vehicle collided with telephone pole in Phoenix?

Waymo issued a voluntary recall for 672 vehicles following a collision with a telephone pole in Phoenix. The recall addresses a software issue that allowed the autonomous vehicle to make contact with a fixed object.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on June 10, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

What robot was involved in Waymo recalls 672 robotaxis after vehicle collided with telephone pole in Phoenix?

Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.

Has anyone responded to Waymo recalls 672 robotaxis after vehicle collided with telephone pole in Phoenix?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

What is the current status of Waymo recalls 672 robotaxis after vehicle collided with telephone pole in Phoenix?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.