Waymo recalls roughly 3,900 robotaxis after vehicles drove into highway construction zones

—Waymo is recalling approximately 3,900 of its autonomous robotaxis after some vehicles drove into freeway construction zones at high speeds, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed. The recall comes as Waymo rapidly expands its robotaxi service across US cities. CNBC reported the specific failure mode involved vehicles not properly detecting or responding to active construction zones on highways. The incident raises fresh questions about the readiness of autonomous vehicles to handle unexpected road configurations.