Tata Harrier EV Summon Mode Mishap Reported in Tamil Nadu: An incident related to Tata Harrier EV has come to light. One person died in this incident. This incident happened due to a malfunction in the ‘summon mode’ of this electric SUV. According to a post shared by a Reddit user, the victim suffered serious head injuries during this accident in Tamil Nadu and later died. This entire incident is captured in the video. In this incident, the SUV is shown running in ‘summon mode’. This is a feature that allows the vehicle to run automatically at low speeds without direct input from the driver.
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The incident took place outside the company’s showroom
According to the post, the incident took place when the vehicle’s ‘summon mode’ was either accidentally activated or malfunctioned outside the showroom. The car reportedly started moving when the driver’s side door was open. In an attempt to stop the moving SUV, the man tried to apply the brakes but slipped and fell, injuring his head. Doctors declared him brain dead shortly after.
The company took the car into custody for investigation
The time and date on the CCTV of the incident is shown as August 14, 2025, around 5:53 pm. The cause of the accident is not yet clear. It is yet to be proven whether the fault was technical, or caused by user error or external factors. The family members are still in shock after the incident. They have not initiated any legal proceedings against Tata Motors. However, Tata officials have reportedly taken the vehicle into their custody for investigation.
Company’s official statement awaited
The Redditor further claimed that the deceased had faced a software-related problem in the Harrier EV even before the accident. Once, the car reportedly stopped on the road and started only after a dealership technician attended to it. Tata Motors is yet to issue any official statement on the incident. Launched a few weeks ago, the Harrier EV is one of the company’s most advanced electric SUVs. It is equipped with a number of modern driver assists and comfort features, including summon functionality.
Company’s official statement awaited
The Redditor further claimed that the deceased had faced a software-related problem in the Harrier EV even before the accident. Once, the car reportedly stopped on the road and started only after a dealership technician attended to it. Tata Motors is yet to issue any official statement on the incident. Launched a few weeks ago, the Harrier EV is one of the company’s most advanced electric SUVs. It is equipped with a number of modern driver assists and comfort features, including summon functionality.
Company’s official statement awaited
The Redditor further claimed that the deceased had faced a software-related problem in the Harrier EV even before the accident. Once, the car reportedly stopped on the road and started only after a dealership technician attended to it. Tata Motors is yet to issue any official statement on the incident. Launched a few weeks ago, the Harrier EV is one of the company’s most advanced electric SUVs. It is equipped with a number of modern driver assists and comfort features, including summon functionality.
Lessons and suggestions for the future
This accident is an important lesson for the automotive industry. Semi-autonomous technologies need more rigorous testing and user training before they can be implemented on Indian roads. Tata Motors should investigate this incident thoroughly and share the findings in a transparent manner. Also, customers should be fully informed about the risks and limitations of such features before using them. The government and regulatory bodies should also set clear guidelines and standards for such technologies.
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