According to the Tesla Model 3 owner's manual, the "Summon" feature is intended exclusively for use in parking lots and driveways on private property and is programmed to remain inactive on public roads.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it has opened a probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles in the United States over reports of crashes involving a feature that allows users to move their cars remotely.

U.S. regulators have opening an investigation into 2.6 million Tesla after reports of crashes involving the use of company technology that allows drivers to remotely command their vehicle to return to them,

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it is investigating nearly 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over a remote driving feature.

Safety regulators launched the investigation after reports of crashes involving the feature, which allows drivers to summon parked cars.