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NHTSA Closes Tesla Summon Investigation, No Recall Issued

4/6/2026

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed its investigation into Tesla's "Actually Smart Summon" feature, begun in 2025, after reviewing 2.59 million vehicles and 159 incidents.
Incidents occurred at low speeds due to camera blockages or limited visibility.
Tesla issued six over-the-air software updates to improve obstacle detection and system response.
The investigation ended without a recall, while NHTSA continues to scrutinize Tesla's Full Self-Driving system for more serious issues.

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Story summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed its investigation into Tesla's "Actually Smart Summon" feature, begun in 2025, after reviewing 2.59 million vehicles and 159 incidents.
Incidents occurred at low speeds due to camera blockages or limited visibility.
Tesla issued six over-the-air software updates to improve obstacle detection and system response.
The investigation ended without a recall, while NHTSA continues to scrutinize Tesla's Full Self-Driving system for more serious issues.