NHTSA closes Tesla Smart Summon probe after 159 incidents

Published: Apr 6nd 2026 1:37am on Electrek

NHTSA has closed its investigation into Tesla’s “Actually Smart Summon” feature after documenting 159 incidents, all involving minor property damage.

The agency found zero injuries and zero fatalities linked to the feature, and determined that Tesla’s six over-the-air software updates adequately addressed the issues. No recall was issued.

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