# auto safety regulators closed its investigation into Tesla’s remote parking feature.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · TechCrunch*

## Key points

- NHTSA closed its investigation into Tesla's 'Actually Smart Summon' after finding crashes were rare.
- The feature relies solely on cameras, unlike the previous version which used ultrasonic sensors.
- Out of millions of Summon sessions, less than 1% resulted in minor incidents, mostly property damage.
- No incidents involved injuries, fatalities, or major property damage requiring airbag deployment or towing.
- Tesla released software updates to improve camera blockage detection and object recognition after the investigation.

**Companies:** Tesla
**Countries:** United States

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