Waymo 5TH Generation Ads, 6TH Generation Ads: Electrical system — software

Affects Waymo 5TH Generation Ads, 6TH Generation Ads · — — about 4K vehicles.

The hazard

Entering a flooded roadway can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

The remedy is currently under development. As an interim remedy, Waymo modified the scope of vehicle operations to increase weather-related constraints and updated the vehicle maps. All affected vehicles received the interim update by April 20, 2026.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational