The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) closed its probe into Tesla’s Actually Smart Summon feature, finding most incidents were low-speed and resulted in minor property damage with no injuries or fatalities across about 2.6 million affected vehicles.

Closing the investigation does not rule out the existence of a safety defect and the agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted.

The probe began last January after complaints and media reports of crashes during Actually Smart Summon sessions.

This regulatory decision sits within Tesla’s broader shift from premium models to mass-market EVs and robotics, with the Fremont factory retooled for projects like the Optimus robot.

Commentary on FSD performance and reliability circulated, including investor views and industry assessments of SAE levels.

Market context notes a mixed rating for TSLA, with consensus spread across Buy, Hold, and Sell, and a price-target implying upside.

OTA software updates were issued to reduce errors and improve performance when camera visibility is compromised.

Public and social-media reactions to the closure fed ongoing discourse about Tesla’s driver-assistance features.

Teslarati staff and user posts illustrate continued engagement and perception of ASS in real-world use.

The Luxe Package for a higher sticker price includes continued Free lifetime Supercharging, extended Premium Service, and Lifetime Premium Connectivity.

Tesla stock rose in pre-market trading on the NHTSA decision, signaling investor optimism about regulatory clarity.

The ODI evaluation focuses on FSD’s ability to detect degraded road conditions and provide adequate driver reaction time.