Electrical system: adas: autonomous/self driving: software (Zoox)
Vehicle equipment recall 25E-019. NHTSA received Zoox, Inc.’s report on Mar 13, 2025.
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NHTSA received Zoox, Inc.’s report on Mar 13, 2025. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 25, 2026.
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What’s wrong with it?
Unexpected hard braking can increase the risk of a crash.
Zoox, Inc.
(Zoox) is recalling certain Automated Driving Systems (ADS) equipped with software versions released prior to November 5, 2024.
In certain driving scenarios, such as when a motorcyclist rapidly approaches the rear of the vehicle or a cyclist enters a nearby crosswalk, the vehicle may brake hard unexpectedly.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Electrical system: adas: autonomous/self driving: software.
What should you do?
Zoox has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected driverless fleet vehicles were repaired by November 7, 2024. Zoox’s number for this recall is 25-01.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 258 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
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Part no.
Not Applicable
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- Zoox Automated Driving SystemBuilt from Feb 4, 2023 to Oct 25, 2024
- Zoox Zoox RobotaxiNHTSA gives no dates made
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Zoox, Inc..
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What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 25, 2026.