AI incident ·
Zoox Robotaxi Crossed Into Opposing Lane and Stopped Near Oncoming Traffic
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In brief
An AI system built by Zoox and Automated Driving System Developers and deployed by Zoox, Robotaxi Operators and 1 other allegedly harmed Road Users and Drivers.
- Risk domain
- Not classified
- Occurred
- Coverage
- 2 reports
What happened
A Zoox robotaxi reportedly crossed partly into the opposing lane and stopped near oncoming traffic during a right turn on August 26, 2025. Zoox later recalled 332 automated-driving systems after identifying similar lane-crossing behavior; no collision was reported.
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News reports (2)
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Who was involved
- Alleged deployer
- Zoox, Robotaxi Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers
- Alleged developer
- Zoox, Automated Driving System Developers
- Alleged harmed party
- Road Users, Drivers
Classification (MIT AI Risk Repository taxonomy)
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Other incidents involving Zoox, Robotaxi Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers
Source record: incident #1539 on the AI Incident Database · all 2 reports