Zoox, Inc. equipment recall: ADS Software May Fail to Detect and Respond to Heavy Smoke
Report received by NHTSA: July 10, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Failing to respond to low visibility conditions can increase the risk of a crash or impede first responders.
- Who's affected
105 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Zoox, Inc. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 4 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
4 earlier NHTSA recalls by Zoox, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016:
- Dec. 19, 2025 Zoox, Inc. equipment recall: ADS Software Error May Cause Vehicle to Cross Center Line (agency record)
- May 22, 2025 Zoox, Inc. equipment recall: ADS Software May Fail to Detect a Person Right Next to the Vehicle (agency record)
- April 25, 2025 Zoox, Inc. equipment recall: ADS Software Error May Cause Crash (agency record)
- March 14, 2025 Zoox, Inc. equipment recall: ADS Software May Cause Unexpected Hard Braking (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Zoox has updated the ADS software, free of charge. Zoox's number for this recall is 26-01.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26E044000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Zoox, Inc. |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 10, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 105 items |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26-01 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record