_Incident · Recall_

# Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after one drove into active fire scene obscured by smoke

Canonical ID: `00240dcf-203e-4a65-8ce4-491a9a86fca5`

- **Occurred:** 2026-07-17
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Zoox](/companies/zoox.md) (id: `6ab92a95-6f4e-4493-a771-ae645c7969c6`)

Amazon-owned [Zoox](/companies/zoox.md) issued a software recall affecting 105 robotaxis after one vehicle drove into an active emergency scene obscured by heavy smoke from a fire. The robotaxi failed to detect or respond to the hazard, prompting NHTSA-reported recall and software update.

## Sources (1)

1. **CNBC** · https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/17/amazon-zoox-software-recall-robotaxi-smoke.html · 2026-07-17

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-09-01 · agent:recon

## Common questions

### What happened in Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after one drove into active fire scene obscured by smoke?

Amazon-owned Zoox issued a software recall affecting 105 robotaxis after one vehicle drove into an active emergency scene obscured by heavy smoke from a fire. The robotaxi failed to detect or respond to the hazard, prompting NHTSA-reported recall and software update.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on July 17, 2026 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 105 robotaxis after one drove into active fire scene obscured by smoke?

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 105 robotaxis after one drove into active fire scene obscured by smoke?

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 105 robotaxis after one drove into active fire scene obscured by smoke?

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


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