Zoox: Ads Software May Fail To Detect And Respond To Heavy Smoke (electrical System)
Zoox is recalling certain Automated Driving Systems because the software may fail to detect heavy smoke, which could cause the vehicle to enter areas of low visibility such as active emergency scenes. This failure to respond to reduced visibility increases the risk of crashes and may interfere with first responders. Zoox is providing a free software update to fix the issue.
- Recalling firm
- Zoox, Inc.
- Product
- Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Zoox, Inc. (Zoox) is recalling certain Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The ADS software may fail to detect heavy smoke, allowing the vehicle to enter an area of low visibility, particularly active emergency scenes.
- Reason
- Failing to respond to low visibility conditions can increase the risk of a crash or impede first responders. Remedy: Zoox has updated the ADS software, free of charge. Zoox's number for this recall is 26-01.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-07-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3f909e53-b2e8-4e3f-8c4f-345a025883f2