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# Zoox recalls 258 ADS vehicles (NHTSA 25E-019) over unexpected braking near cyclists/motorcyclists

Canonical ID: `6fd965be-3fbc-4538-b91f-50333ac7be98`

- **Occurred:** 2025-03-14
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Zoox](/companies/zoox.md) (id: `6ab92a95-6f4e-4493-a771-ae645c7969c6`)

NHTSA recall campaign 25E-019 (Zoox, Inc., received 2025-03-14). Zoox recalled ADS software versions released before November 5, 2024 that could brake unexpectedly in scenarios involving motorcyclists or cyclists (e.g., a rapidly approaching motorcyclist behind the vehicle, or a bicyclist near a crosswalk on a newly green signal). The recall followed NHTSA preliminary evaluation PE24015, opened after two reports of motorcyclists colliding with the rear of Zoox-equipped Toyota Highlanders, each causing minor injuries. Zoox addressed the issue via software update by November 7, 2024. Potential units affected: 258.

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## Common questions

### What happened in Zoox recalls 258 ADS vehicles (NHTSA 25E-019) over unexpected braking near cyclists/motorcyclists?

NHTSA recall campaign 25E-019 (Zoox, Inc., received 2025-03-14). Zoox recalled ADS software versions released before November 5, 2024 that could brake unexpectedly in scenarios involving motorcyclists or cyclists (e.g., a rapidly approaching motorcyclist behind the vehicle, or a bicyclist near a crosswalk on a newly green signal). The recall followed NHTSA preliminary evaluation PE24015, opened after two reports of motorcyclists colliding with the rear of Zoox-equipped Toyota Highlanders, each causing minor injuries. Zoox addressed the issue via software update by November 7, 2024. Potential units affected: 258.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on March 14, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in Zoox recalls 258 ADS vehicles (NHTSA 25E-019) over unexpected braking near cyclists/motorcyclists?

The incident is recorded as involving Zoox on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to Zoox recalls 258 ADS vehicles (NHTSA 25E-019) over unexpected braking near cyclists/motorcyclists?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of Zoox recalls 258 ADS vehicles (NHTSA 25E-019) over unexpected braking near cyclists/motorcyclists?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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