Zoox issues voluntary software recall after robotaxi collision in Las Vegas
Zoox voluntarily recalled its robotaxi software after an unoccupied autonomous vehicle collided with a passenger vehicle in Las Vegas. The robotaxi misjudged the other car's intention, braking hard but making contact unavoidable. No injuries were reported and damage was minor. Zoox issued a software update and filed a report with NHTSA.
- Company involved
- Zoox
- AI system involved
- Zoox robotaxi
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Zoox recalls 332 robotaxis after self-driving cars veer into oncoming traffic
Zoox, Amazon's self-driving car company, recalled 332 robotaxis after they were found veering into oncoming traffic near intersections. The issue was first noticed in August 2025 when a car took a wide right turn crossing the center line. Zoox said no crashes or injuries occurred and fixed the problem with a software update. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed the recall and is in ongoing discussions with Zoox.
- Company involved
- Zoox
- AI system involved
- Zoox robotaxis
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Zoox robotaxi crashes into parked car, injuring driver's hand in San Francisco
On 17 January 2026, a Zoox autonomous vehicle carrying a company employee collided with the open driver's-side door of a parked 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille in San Francisco. The door was opened by street ambassador Jamel Durden, whose hand was smashed in the crash. Zoox stated the robotaxi detected the opening door and attempted to avoid it but contact was unavoidable. The San Francisco Police Department and California DMV are investigating, and Zoox is cooperating with authorities.
- Company involved
- Zoox
- AI system involved
- Zoox robotaxi
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Las Vegas rideshare driver urges caution after Zoox robotaxi ignores road closure sign - KSNV
The robotaxi drove past a road closure sign and entered a closed road, potentially endangering road users.
- Company involved
- Zoox
- AI system involved
- Zoox robotaxi
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Zoox Recalls 105 Robotaxis After Vehicle Enters Fire Scene in Las Vegas
A Zoox autonomous vehicle drove into heavy smoke at an active fire scene in Las Vegas on June 20, 2026, before emergency crews had fully secured the area. The unoccupied robotaxi braked and stopped, then reversed out under remote operator guidance. Zoox issued a voluntary recall of its 105-vehicle fleet and deployed a software update to improve smoke detection. The incident has drawn scrutiny from NHTSA, which plans to meet with autonomous vehicle developers to address such safety issues.
- Company involved
- Zoox
- AI system involved
- Zoox autonomous driving software
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Zoox Recalls Software After Autonomous Vehicles Cross Lane Lines
Zoox issued a voluntary software recall for 332 autonomous vehicles after identifying instances where the vehicles crossed center lane lines or blocked crosswalks. The issue, first observed on August 26, 2025, involved a robotaxi making a wide turn into an opposing lane. No collisions occurred, but the company acknowledged the risk and deployed software updates in November and December to correct the behavior. Zoox is in ongoing discussions with NHTSA about the incidents.
- Company involved
- Zoox
- AI system involved
- Zoox autonomous driving system
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Waymo and Zoox robotaxi test drivers report neck and back pain from sudden vehicle movements
WaymoとZooxのロボタクシー、試験運転手が急な動きで首や背中の痛みを訴える - Межа. Новини України.
Test drivers monitoring autonomous vehicles for Waymo and Zoox have reported sprains, back and neck pain, and whiplash-like symptoms after sudden vehicle movements. Long shifts and unpredictable acceleration, braking, and turns are contributing to physical strain. The issue highlights employee safety as robotaxi testing expands.
- Company involved
- Waymo and Zoox
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Robo-taxi Sudden Braking Injures Test Driver: Over 20 Cases at Waymo, Zoox
로보택시 급제동에 시험 운전자 부상 '웨이모·죽스서 20건 넘어' - 오토헤럴드
A test driver was injured when a robo-taxi braked suddenly. There have been over 20 such incidents reported at Waymo and Zoox.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- robotaxi
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US Robotaxis Plagued by Whiplash Injuries from Sudden Braking
米ロボタクシー、「いきなりブレーキ」でむち打ち続出 - 自動運転ラボ
Waymo and Zoox reported over 24 injury accidents involving test drivers in 2024-2025, mostly from sudden braking or system errors. Drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries, with some off work for over 150 days. Zoox recalled hundreds of vehicles due to braking problems.
- Company involved
- Waymo
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ZTO Express unmanned vehicle drags fallen e-bike in Shaanxi
On 8 April 2025, a ZTO Express unmanned delivery vehicle operated by Jiushi Intelligent Technology in Xianyang, Shaanxi, failed to detect a fallen electric bicycle and dragged it along the road. The vehicle's safety system triggered braking after contact but then resumed speed. No injuries were reported, and the company suspended the vehicle, apologised, and is cooperating with traffic police investigation.
- Company involved
- ZTO Express
- AI system involved
- 九识无人车
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Is Your Robotaxi Watching You? A Waymo Reports Two Passengers for Carrying a Weapon in the U.S.
¿Tu robotaxi te vigila? Un Waymo delata a dos pasajeros por portar un arma en EE. UU. - Imagen Radio
A Waymo robotaxi detected a loaded firearm inside the vehicle and alerted emergency services, leading to the arrest of two young passengers. The incident has sparked debate over privacy and the use of internal cameras and AI monitoring in autonomous vehicles.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo
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WATCH: Driverless Zoox vehicle involved in Las Vegas crash - 8newsnow.com
The autonomous vehicle's sudden stop to yield to an emergency vehicle led to a rear-end collision with another vehicle.
- Company involved
- Zoox
- AI system involved
- Zoox
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Waymo Robotaxis Stall in San Francisco During Power Outage, Causing Congestion
On 20 December 2025, Waymo's driverless robotaxis stalled at intersections in San Francisco during a power outage, treating dark traffic signals as four-way stops and requesting confirmation checks. The backlog of checks caused response delays and traffic congestion. Waymo suspended its service at the request of city officials to clear streets for emergency vehicles and later explained that it is refining its system to handle such outages more decisively. The California Public Utilities Commission is investigating the incident.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo robotaxi
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Tesla Robotaxi Crashes Into Barrier While Company Touts Flawless Safety Record
Роботаксі Tesla в'їхало в огорожу, поки компанія розказує про бездоганний показник безпеки - 24 Канал
A Tesla robotaxi with a passenger collided with plastic bollards in Austin, Texas. The incident occurred as Tesla claims its Robotaxi program has zero notable incidents ahead of launching the Cybercab on public roads.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Robotaxi
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US: 1 Hospitalised After Zoox Autonomous Vehicle and SUV Collide on Las Vegas Strip (Video) - LatestLY
An autonomous vehicle collided with an SUV, hospitalizing the SUV driver
- Company involved
- Zoox
- AI system involved
- Zoox autonomous vehicle
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Waymo and Zoox robotaxi test drivers report neck and back pain from sudden vehicle movements
WaymoとZooxのロボタクシー、試験運転手が急な動きで首や背中の痛みを訴える - Межа. Новини України.
Test drivers monitoring autonomous vehicles for Waymo and Zoox have reported sprains, back and neck pain, and whiplash-like symptoms after sudden vehicle movements. Long shifts and unpredictable acceleration, braking, and turns are contributing to physical strain. The issue highlights employee safety as robotaxi testing expands.
- Company involved
- Waymo and Zoox
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Tesla's fully self-driving taxi hits Los Angeles roads, minor scrape on first day
优德官方网站特斯拉全自动驾驶出租车在洛杉矶上路，首日发生轻微剐蹭 - Pchome电脑之家
Tesla's fully self-driving taxi began operating in Los Angeles. On its first day, it was involved in a minor scrape.
- Company involved
- Tesla
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Watch: Tesla's driverless robotaxi runs over barriers after confusion
شاهد.. روبوتاكسي تسلا بلا سائق تدهس الحواجز بعد ارتباكها - الجزيرة نت
A video showed a Tesla robotaxi in Austin, Texas, repeatedly failing to navigate plastic bollards before driving into them and continuing. The car had no safety driver on board, and the barriers had been in place since February 2024, raising questions about the system's ability to handle road changes.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Tesla Robotaxi
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Wuhan's Baidu 'Luobo Kuaipao' robotaxis freeze on roads, stranding passengers
On the evening of 31 March 2026, multiple Baidu 'Luobo Kuaipao' autonomous taxis in Wuhan stopped on roads and elevated highways, trapping passengers inside. Police and transport authorities responded, and the company attributed the fault to a network-related system failure. Passengers were evacuated without injury, and an investigation is ongoing.
- Company involved
- Baidu
- AI system involved
- Luobo Kuaipao
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Many Self-Driving Car Test Drivers Injured
Nhiều tài xế thử nghiệm xe tự lái gặp chấn thương - VnExpress
Test drivers for autonomous vehicle companies Waymo and Zoox suffered over 20 injuries such as sprains, muscle strains, and neck pain in 2024 and 2025, according to OSHA data analyzed by TechCrunch. Transdev, which manages Waymo's test drivers, reported 16 injuries caused by sudden braking or swerving, while Zoox reported 8 cases linked to abrupt stops. Incidents included a driver whose hand was injured when a car suddenly reversed while parking, and another who was hurt after the vehicle braked sharply for children on a path, leading to extended leave.
- Company involved
- Waymo and Zoox
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Video: Tesla Driverless Robotaxi Runs Over Traffic Barriers After Getting Confused
فيديو.. سيارة روبوتاكسي من "تسلا" بلا سائق تدهس حواجز مرورية بعد ارتباكها - العربية
A video posted Monday on Reddit shows a Tesla driverless robotaxi driving through a row of flexible traffic barriers after taking a wrong turn into a barricaded sidewalk extension. The passenger warned the car, and the vehicle paused for about a minute before proceeding through the plastic barriers. The incident raises questions about the robotaxi's decision-making; Tesla has remote operators, but it is unclear if they were involved.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- روبوتاكسي (Robotaxi)
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Robotaxi causes accident in Dänikon – SBB and canton report property damage
Robotaxi baut Unfall in Dänikon – SBB und Kanton melden Sachschaden - Tages-Anzeiger
A robotaxi was involved in an accident in Dänikon on Friday with minor property damage. The driving system mistakenly classified a ground plate as drivable, resulting in tire damage. The Federal Roads Office confirmed that safe continued operation of the remaining vehicles is possible.
- Company involved
- iamo
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US Robotaxis Plagued by Whiplash Injuries from Sudden Braking
米ロボタクシー、「いきなりブレーキ」でむち打ち続出 - 自動運転ラボ
Waymo and Zoox reported over 24 injury accidents involving test drivers in 2024-2025, mostly from sudden braking or system errors. Drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries, with some off work for over 150 days. Zoox recalled hundreds of vehicles due to braking problems.
- Company involved
- Waymo
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Baidu's 'Apollo Go' robotaxi hits jaywalking pedestrian in Wuhan
On 7 July 2024, a Baidu 'Apollo Go' autonomous taxi struck a pedestrian at an intersection in Wuhan, China. The vehicle was starting at a green light when it made slight contact with the pedestrian, who was crossing against the red light. Baidu stated it cooperated with police and accompanied the injured person to hospital for observation. The incident has raised questions about liability for driverless cars under China's evolving regulations.
- Company involved
- Baidu
- AI system involved
- 萝卜快跑
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