A red sign bearing the white Tesla logo and lettering stands in front of a white brick house, with sunlight shining from behind it. The agency found that nearly all reported crash incidents involved only minor property damage claims, with no reports of injuries. The investigation also revealed that out of millions of recorded uses of the Smart Summon feature, accidents occurred in less than one percent of cases. Brief Summary The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has terminated its investigation into Tesla's "Smart Summon" feature, citing the low frequency and severity of accidents. This feature allows owners to remotely direct their vehicle to their location or a specified spot using the Tesla mobile app. In January 2025, the agency initiated a formal investigation after receiving reports of collisions occurring while the feature was in use. The agency stated: "Nearly all incidents occurred during the initial phase of summoning, where either the system or the person using the app failed to adequately identify the vehicle's surroundings and respond appropriately, resulting in minor scraping collisions." Tesla Motors stock rose 1.3% to $365.12.
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