Waymo issued a software recall and halted San Antonio service over robotaxis driving into floods (May 2026)
[RECALL]May 14, 2026 · Waymo · Waymo Driver (6th gen) · San Antonio
Failure Mode
RECALL
Event Date
May 14, 2026
Primary Entity
Waymo
Robotic Platform
Waymo Driver (6th gen)
Jurisdiction / Location
San Antonio
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
In May 2026, Waymo announced a software recall intended to help its robotaxi fleet avoid flooded areas in San Antonio, Texas, where service had been halted for several weeks while the company worked on a more permanent fix. The action was part of a broader effort to address Waymo robotaxis driving into flooded areas, which also led to a service suspension in Atlanta.
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/waymo-pauses-atlanta-service-as-its-robotaxis-keep-driving-into-floods/
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/waymo-pauses-atlanta-service-as-its-robotaxis-keep-driving-into-floods/
- Inspect Filing
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/waymo-suspends-freeway-service/
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/waymo-suspends-freeway-service/
- Inspect Filing
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/waymo-halts-freeway-rides-after-robotaxis-struggle-in-construction-zones/
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/waymo-halts-freeway-rides-after-robotaxis-struggle-in-construction-zones/
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Details
Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Waymo issued a software recall and halted San Antonio service over robotaxis driving into floods (May 2026)?
In May 2026, Waymo announced a software recall intended to help its robotaxi fleet avoid flooded areas in San Antonio, Texas, where service had been halted for several weeks while the company worked on a more permanent fix. The action was part of a broader effort to address Waymo robotaxis driving into flooded areas, which also led to a service suspension in Atlanta.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on May 14, 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 issued a software recall and halted San Antonio service over robotaxis driving into floods (May 2026)?
Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at San Antonio.
Has anyone responded to Waymo issued a software recall and halted San Antonio service over robotaxis driving into floods (May 2026)?
1 response is recorded on the DEPLOY registry, from Waymo. Each response is append-only with structured provenance.
What is the current status of Waymo issued a software recall and halted San Antonio service over robotaxis driving into floods (May 2026)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.