2.6M Tesla vehicles under investigation due to Actually Smart Summon feature; here’s why
Michael Brooks, executive director at the Center for Auto Safety, told the American-Statesman that Tesla’s autonomous driving system is a “vision-only system,” meaning it is camera-based and doesn’t use other sensors like other automakers are using to sense hazards.
“Almost invariably, you see cameras unable to cope with nighttime conditions in really lit areas and also, there’s some problems in weather. Being able to cope with nighttime problems is critical to safe driving…”
By Karoline Leonard
January 21, 2025
Federal regulators have opened a probe into roughly 2.6 million Tesla vehicles after a remote summoning feature reportedly led to crashes.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the probe on Tuesday, stating it received one complaint alleging a crash due to the Actually Smart Summon feature and is investigating reports of three additional crashes.
The “Actually Smart Summon” feature launched in September and enables drivers to remotely summon or move their vehicles to another location via a button on a mobile phone app. Tesla previously had a feature, called Smart Summon, that allowed drivers to move their cars into or out of a parking spot. According to the notice, the Office of Defects Investigation has received 12 complaints related to the Smart Summon feature.
The four crashes, according to the notice about the investigation, relate to the Tesla vehicles failing to detect posts or parked vehicles, resulting in crashes when the Actually Smart Summon feature is on.
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