U.S. regulators have officially closed an investigation into Tesla's 'Actually Smart Summon' feature after software updates addressed low-speed collision risks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the decision this week, ending a probe launched in early 2025 involving 2.6 million vehicles.
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Most incidents involved minor scrapes with obstacles like garage doors or parked cars during initial Summon activation. With 100 reported crashes but zero injuries, NHTSA concluded the feature's risks were 'low-severity' after Tesla rolled out updates improving obstacle detection and camera reliability in snowy or foggy conditions 🌨️📸.
Full Self-Driving Still in Hot Seat 🔥
While Smart Summon gets a pass, Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system remains under scrutiny. A separate NHTSA engineering analysis now covers 3.2 million vehicles after reports of traffic-law violations and unexpected behavior. Regulators and Tesla engineers continue closed-door talks about FSD's real-world performance 🕵️♂️💻.
What's Next for Tesla Tech? 🚀
Automakers globally are watching these developments as they race to implement similar features. For now, Tesla drivers can keep using Smart Summon – but NHTSA reminds users to 'maintain situational awareness' even when their cars move autonomously 👀⚡.
