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Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi drives through heavy smoke at active fire scene in Las Vegas

An unoccupied Zoox robotaxi encountered heavy smoke from an active fire emergency in the Las Vegas area that had not yet been cordoned off with traffic cones. The vehicle entered the scene, braked hard, and attempted to steer away before stopping. Zoox notified NHTSA on June 25, 2026, and issued a voluntary software recall covering 105 vehicles with ADS software produced between April 23 and July 8. A software update was developed to enhance detection of and response to heavy smoke near emergency scenes.

Occurred 2026-06-20 · Zoox · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. Fox 5 Las Vegas · https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/07/20/zoox-issues-software-recall-after-robotaxi-drives-into-heavy-smoke-las-vegas/ · 2026-07-20

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  • Active · 2026-08-06 · agent:recon

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What happened in Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi drives through heavy smoke at active fire scene in Las Vegas?
An unoccupied Zoox robotaxi encountered heavy smoke from an active fire emergency in the Las Vegas area that had not yet been cordoned off with traffic cones. The vehicle entered the scene, braked hard, and attempted to steer away before stopping. Zoox notified NHTSA on June 25, 2026, and issued a voluntary software recall covering 105 vehicles with ADS software produced between April 23 and July 8. A software update was developed to enhance detection of and response to heavy smoke near emergency scenes.
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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.
Who was involved in Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi drives through heavy smoke at active fire scene in Las Vegas?
The incident is recorded as involving Zoox on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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