Zoox Issues Software Recall After Robotaxi Smoke Detection Flaw Affects Autonomous ...

Zoox issued a software recall for 105 robotaxis after one vehicle failed to detect smoke and respond appropriately when entering an active fire scene in June 2026. The over-the-air update improves smoke detection and emergency scene recognition in low-visibility conditions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Autonomous Vehicles, and 15 sources have reported it between 18 Jul 2026 and 11 Aug 2026.