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Tesla’s remote parking feature under investigation after over a dozen crashes
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla’s “Actually Smart Summon” (ASS) remote parking feature following reports of over a dozen incidents involving the technology. According to NHTSA, 16 separate incidents have been reported across various models, including the 2016-2025 Model S and X vehicles, as well as the 2017-2025 Model 3s and 2020-2025 Model Ys.
The investigation has been launched after multiple videos emerged on social media platforms showing Tesla vehicles colliding with other cars, parking signs, or walls while attempting to use the remote parking feature. While there have been no reported injuries, NHTSA is concerned about the incidents that could have had serious consequences.
In a statement, NHTSA explained that it is investigating “multiple crash allegations, involving both Smart Summon and Actually Smart Summon, where the user had too little reaction time to avoid a crash, either with the available line of sight or releasing the phone app button, which stops the vehicle’s movement.”
It’s worth noting that none of these incidents have been reported through NHTSA’s general order requiring companies to report incidents involving automated or autonomous features. This raises questions about the transparency and accountability of Tesla’s reporting practices.
Tesla relaunched its remote parking feature under the new name “Actually Smart Summon” last fall, after upgrading it to rely solely on cameras for navigation purposes. The feature allows users to control their vehicle remotely using a smartphone app, with the car navigating across a parking lot without anyone behind the wheel.
Source: http://www.theverge.com
