Regulators Conclude Low-Speed Incidents Addressed Through Updates
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) closed its investigation into Tesla's 'Actually Smart Summon' feature on April 6, 2026, citing resolved safety concerns through software updates. The probe, initiated in early 2025, examined 2.6 million vehicles following reports of 100 minor collisions involving obstacles like parked cars and gates.
NHTSA confirmed all incidents occurred at low speeds with no injuries or fatalities. Most collisions happened during initial Summon activation when drivers had limited visibility. Tesla implemented updates improving obstacle detection, camera reliability in adverse weather, and dynamic object response since the probe began.
Full Self-Driving Still Under Scrutiny
While closing the Smart Summon case, NHTSA continues reviewing Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. Last month, regulators upgraded their FSD investigation to an engineering analysis covering 3.2 million vehicles. This follows an October 2025 probe into 2.9 million vehicles after reports of traffic law violations and collisions linked to the system.
Tesla's driver-assistance technologies remain under global scrutiny as automakers balance innovation with real-world safety requirements. The company has not publicly commented on the closed investigation.
