US ends probe into Tesla remote driving feature after software updates
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it closed a probe into nearly 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over a feature allowing users to move cars remotely after finding it was linked only to low-speed incidents.
The agency opened the probe into the “Actually Smart Summon” feature in early 2025 after reports of several crashes. The system allows users to move vehicles over short distances in parking areas or on private property, using a smartphone app.
The agency concluded that the feature was linked primarily to low-speed incidents resulting in minor property damage and said it had reports of about 100 crashes but no injuries or fatalities.
Most reported incidents involved vehicles striking obstacles such as parked cars, garage doors or gates, often early in a Summon session when visibility or situational awareness was limited, NHTSA found.
No incidents were reported that involved a major crash, air bag deployment or a vehicle being towed away, it said.
The agency said the low frequency and severity of the incidents did not warrant further action.
