Vehicle May Pass a Stopped School Bus
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Waymo LLC |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 25E084000 |
| Report Received Date | 12/8/2025 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,067 |
| Completion Rate | 0% |
| Recall Category | Equipment |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
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.
Issue
Passing a stopped school bus increases risk of crash with a pedestrian.
Consequence Summary
Passing a stopped school bus increases risk of crash with a pedestrian.
Corrective Action
Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by November 17, 2025.
