Zoox Recalls Robotaxis Due to Software Crash Risk
Zoox is recalling 2024 robotaxis because a software defect may cause the vehicle to fail to avoid a crash when another vehicle stops perpendicularly.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the autonomous driving software that explicitly states the vehicle may not be able to avoid a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Zoox, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Zoox Robotaxis equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) software versions released prior to April 17, 2025. The recall affects 270 vehicles.
In certain driving scenarios, the vehicle may make an inaccurate prediction when another vehicle slowly approaches perpendicularly and stops. This defect may prevent the Zoox vehicle from avoiding a crash, increasing the risk of injury or property damage.
Zoox has updated the ADS software to correct the issue. All affected driverless fleet vehicles operating on public roads were repaired by April 17, 2025. Owners may contact Zoox or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- ZOOX ZOOX ROBOTAXI
- Brand
- ZOOX
- Manufacturer
- Zoox, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Autonomous Vehicle
- Affected units
- 270
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- ZOOX ROBOTAXI
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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