US regulator ends probe into Tesla's 'actually smart summon' feature after software fixes

The US National ​Highway Traffic ​Safety Administration said on Monday ​it has closed its investigation into Tesla's so-called "actually smart summon" feature ‌that allows ⁠users ⁠to remotely move vehicles over ​short distances in parking areas using ​a smartphone app while maintaining continuous supervision.

The agency concluded that ​the feature, deployed ⁠in about ‌2.59 million vehicles, ​was ​linked primarily to low-speed ⁠incidents resulting in minor property ​damage, with no reported injuries ​or fatalities.

Regulators said the low frequency and severity of incidents, along with the implemented fixes, did not ‌warrant further action at this time.


Tesla addressed the ​identified ​issues through ⁠a series of over-the-air software updates aimed at improving obstacle detection and ​camera visibility.

The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.