U.S. regulators have closed an investigation into Tesla’s remote driving feature after determining that the system posed limited safety risks following software updates.
The probe, conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), covered about 2.6 million Tesla vehicles equipped with the “Actually Smart Summon” feature.
The investigation began in 2025 after reports of crashes involving the feature, which allows drivers to move their vehicles remotely using a smartphone.
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Authorities reviewed around 100 incidents, most involving low-speed collisions with objects like parked cars or garage doors.
NHTSA concluded that the frequency and severity of incidents were too low to justify further regulatory action.
These fixes addressed many of the concerns raised during the investigation.
Despite closing this case, regulators continue to examine Tesla’s broader autonomous driving systems.
A separate investigation into the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology remains ongoing due to concerns about safety and traffic law compliance.
The development highlights a key trend in the auto industry:
Software updates are increasingly being used to resolve safety concerns in modern vehicles, especially those with advanced driver-assistance and remote-driving capabilities.
However, regulators are still closely monitoring how these technologies perform in real-world conditions.
