# Zoox, Inc.: ADS Software May Fail to Detect and Respond to Heavy Smoke (26E044000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Zoox, Inc. |
| Subject | ADS Software May Fail to Detect and Respond to Heavy Smoke |
| NHTSA ID | 26E044000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26-01 |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 105 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Zoox, Inc. (Zoox) is recalling certain Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The ADS software may fail to detect heavy smoke, allowing the vehicle to enter an area of low visibility, particularly active emergency scenes. |
| Consequence | Failing to respond to low visibility conditions can increase the risk of a crash or impede first responders. |
| Remedy | Zoox has updated the ADS software, free of charge. Zoox's number for this recall is 26-01. |

## Why this score
- 105 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E044000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.