The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25E037000·Announced 2025-05-22

Zoox Recalls Driverless Vehicles for Software Defect in Person Detection

Zoox is recalling Automated Driving Systems with older software that may fail to detect people next to the vehicle, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (autonomous vehicle software) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Zoox, Inc. is recalling certain Automated Driving Systems (ADS) equipped with software versions released prior to May 21, 2025. The recall involves a defect in the electrical system and autonomous driving software.

The defect may allow the vehicle to move after failing to detect a person right next to the vehicle. This condition increases the risk of injury or crash.

Zoox has updated the ADS software free of charge. All affected driverless fleet vehicles were repaired by May 21, 2025. Zoox's number for this recall is 25-03.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE recall
Manufacturer
Zoox, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Autonomous Driving System
Hazard
Affected units
270

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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