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# Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after one drove into active fire scene in Las Vegas

Canonical ID: `0429fbcc-263f-4a02-a76e-8d4fa54ee7fb`

- **Occurred:** 2026-06-20
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Model:** [Zoox Robotaxi](/models/zoox-robotaxi.md) (id: `e94a4a69-6197-45c9-bf9a-1cb637f307bd`)
- **Company:** [Zoox](/companies/zoox.md)

A Zoox robotaxi entered an active fire emergency scene not yet cordoned off by cones in the Las Vegas Valley on June 20, 2026, conducted a hard brake while trying to steer clear, and came to a stop; a Zoox employee had to guide it out. Zoox voluntarily recalled 105 robotaxis and issued a software update to improve detection of and response to heavy smoke. The incident was reported to NHTSA under the Automated Vehicle Exemption Program on June 25.

## Sources (1)

1. **Las Vegas Review-Journal** · https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/zoox-issues-robotaxi-recall-after-one-drives-into-active-fire-scene-3852614/ · 2026-07-20

## Common questions

### What happened in Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after one drove into active fire scene in Las Vegas?

A Zoox robotaxi entered an active fire emergency scene not yet cordoned off by cones in the Las Vegas Valley on June 20, 2026, conducted a hard brake while trying to steer clear, and came to a stop; a Zoox employee had to guide it out. Zoox voluntarily recalled 105 robotaxis and issued a software update to improve detection of and response to heavy smoke. The incident was reported to NHTSA under the Automated Vehicle Exemption Program on June 25.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on June 20, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### What robot was involved in Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after one drove into active fire scene in Las Vegas?

Zoox Robotaxi is the recorded robot involved in this incident.

### Has anyone responded to Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after one drove into active fire scene in Las Vegas?

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 in Las Vegas?

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


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