Tesla's 'Actually Smart Summon' Feature Under Federal Investigation

The NHTSA is probing 2.6 million Tesla vehicles after reports of crashes linked to the remote driving technology.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary investigation into Tesla's 'Actually Smart Summon' feature, which allows users to remotely summon their vehicles via a smartphone app.
The probe focuses on four reported crashes where Tesla vehicles failed to detect obstacles like posts and parked cars, with users unable to react in time to prevent collisions.
The investigation covers 2016-2025 Tesla Model S, X, 3, and Y vehicles equipped with the feature, impacting an estimated 2.6 million cars in the U.S.
Tesla has not reported any of the incidents under investigation, despite federal requirements to disclose crashes involving automated or driver-assistance technologies on public roads.
The NHTSA will evaluate the feature's speed limits, line-of-sight requirements, connectivity delays, and its performance in unanticipated conditions to determine if further action, such as a recall, is necessary.