Amazon robotaxis flagged for intersection stops, 332 recalled

Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company Zoox has initiated a voluntary software recall affecting 332 of its driverless robotaxis after identifying risky driving behaviors near intersections. Federal filings reveal that Zoox’s vehicles sometimes crossed yellow center lines, blocked crosswalks, or stopped in front of oncoming traffic—actions inconsistent with the company’s internal safety standards. Although no crashes have been linked to these behaviors, Zoox acknowledged an increased safety risk. The issue was first detected in late August when a robotaxi made a wide right turn, partially entering an opposing lane and pausing in front of oncoming traffic, prompting a comprehensive review that found 62 similar incidents between late August and early December. Zoox addressed the problem through targeted software updates issued in November and December, which prevent the identified unsafe behaviors. The recall covers vehicles operating on public roads from March 13 to December 18 and involves no physical repairs, only software modifications. This recall adds to several software fixes Zoox implemented earlier in 2023,