Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) operating a software version prior to the November 5, 2025 release. The software may cause the vehicle to pass a stopped school bus even when the red lights are flashing and/or stop arm is extended.
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Identifiers in this source record
WAYMO 5TH GENERATION ADSPart: N/AVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Passing a stopped school bus increases risk of crash with a pedestrian.
Official action
Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by November 17, 2025.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- WAYMO 5TH GENERATION ADS
- Brand or manufacturer
- WAYMO
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25E084000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety