The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration terminates investigation into Tesla's Smart Summon feature

MaticHoleFiller · 2026-04-06T23:46:49+00:00

A red sign bearing the white Tesla logo and lettering stands in front of a white brick house, with sunlight shining from behind it.The agency found that almost all reported collision incidents involved only minor property damage claims, with no reports of injuries. The investigation also showed that among millions of smart summon usage records, less than one percent resulted in accidents.Brief SummaryThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has terminated its investigation into Tesla's "Smart Summon" feature due to its low incident rate and severity.This feature allows vehicle owners to remotely drive their cars to their current location or a designated spot via the Tesla app. In January 2025, the agency officially launched an investigation after receiving reports of collisions occurring during the use of this feature.The agency stated: "Almost all accidents

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2026-04-06 23:46:49

A red signboard with a white Tesla logo and lettering printed on it stands in front of a white brick building, with sunlight shining from behind it.

The agency found that nearly all reported collision incidents involved only minor property damage claim and there were no reports of injuries. The investigation also showed that in millions of smart summon usage records, fewer than one percent of cases resulted in an accident.

Brief Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ended its investigation into Tesla’s “Smart Summon” feature, citing the low incidence rate and severity of the accidents.

The feature allows vehicle owners to remotely drive their vehicles to their current location or a specified destination through the Tesla app. In January 2025, the agency formally opened an investigation after receiving reports related to collisions that occurred while using this feature.

The agency said: “Nearly all accidents occurred during the early phase when the summon feature was activated. The system or the people using the app failed to adequately identify the vehicle’s surroundings and respond appropriately, leading to minor scrape-and-collision incidents.”

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