Tesla's 'Actually Smart Summon' Feature Reportedly Linked to Multiple Parking Lot Collisions

January 7, 2025

The remote parking system of Tesla's 'Actually Smart Summon' feature, controlled via a smartphone app, has reportedly failed to detect obstacles such as cars, walls, and parking signs, leading to at least 16 collision incidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently investigating these safety concerns, including potential overreliance on camera-only navigation, delayed user response times, and noncompliance with crash reporting rules.

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Alleged deployer: tesla
Alleged developer: tesla
Alleged harmed parties: tesla-users

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