The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles following reports of crashes linked to a feature that allows users to control their cars remotely, according to Reuters.
The feature, introduced in September under the name “Actually Smart Summon,” enables users to move their vehicles remotely toward a designated location using a smartphone application.
As its name implies, this feature builds on its predecessor, which was limited to moving vehicles out of parking spots.
To evaluate its safety, U.S. authorities will review key aspects of “Actually Smart Summon,” including its maximum speed, functionality on public roads, and adherence to line-of-sight requirements.
The investigation applies to Tesla’s 2016-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles, 2017-2025 Model 3 cars, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles equipped with the Smart Feature Deployment (SFD) system.