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Waymo Recalls 1,200 Self-Driving Cars After Collisions

5/15/2025

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Waymo recalled 1,200 self-driving vehicles after minor collisions with gates and objects.
This recall followed a November 2024 software update intended to minimize such incidents.
NHTSA began an evaluation after seven collisions occurred from December 2022 to April 2024, with no injuries reported.
Waymo operates 1,500 robotaxis in Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco.
The company has previously issued recalls, including for Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis in June 2024.

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Story summary

Waymo recalled 1,200 self-driving vehicles after minor collisions with gates and objects.
This recall followed a November 2024 software update intended to minimize such incidents.
NHTSA began an evaluation after seven collisions occurred from December 2022 to April 2024, with no injuries reported.
Waymo operates 1,500 robotaxis in Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco.
The company has previously issued recalls, including for Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis in June 2024.