A viral TikTok moment has thousands discovering a Hyundai feature they didn't know existed. A Texas couple's tight parking situation turned into a viral demonstration of a Hyundai feature many owners didn't even know about. They found themselves boxed into a parking spot with virtually no room to squeeze through on either side—so they let their Santa Fe do the work for them.
Carter and Alex (@itscarterandalex), a married couple who relocated to Austin, Texas, from Florida late last year, returned to their Hyundai Santa Fe in an outdoor parking lot where another vehicle had parked extremely close on one side, leaving barely any space to access the driver's door. After trying to squeeze through the gap, the couple decided to try something they'd been curious about—and it worked perfectly. The TikTok has racked up over 2.8 million views as viewers discovered Hyundai's hidden superpower.
The feature Carter activates is Hyundai's Remote Smart Parking Assist, which allows the driver to move the vehicle forward or backward from outside the car using the key fob. Using ultrasonic sensors and cameras, the system controls acceleration, braking, and steering while the driver stands outside with the smart key, ideally within 13 feet of the vehicle. The comment section revealed that many Hyundai owners were unaware that their vehicles have this capability.
Not all Hyundai owners have access to Remote Smart Parking Assist. The feature is available on the Limited and Calligraphy trims of the 2025 Santa Fe, as well as higher trim levels of recent model years of the Tucson, Palisade (Calligraphy and Limited trims), Sonata (Limited trim), and other models in the lineup including the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6. If you've got a newer Hyundai, it's worth checking your owner's manual or asking your dealer whether your model includes this feature. The post-video reaction on social media shows viewers shared their own experiences dealing with tight parking situations. The remote parking feature clearly resonated with viewers who've found themselves in similar predicaments.