Texas couple blocked by bad parking. Then their Hyundai Santa Fe performed a magic trick

A Texas couple’s routine parking headache turned into an unexpected tech demo after their Hyundai Santa Fe squeezed itself out of an impossibly tight spot without anyone behind the wheel. It seems like a magic trick, but it isn’t. Instead, it’s a new tech feature included on some new Hyundai vehicles.

The moment, captured by TikTok creators @Itscarterandalex, quickly racked up millions of views and a long list of reactions from drivers who said they’ve faced the same frustration: cars parked too close, spaces that feel comically small, and no clear way to get in or out.

The clip opens with disbelief as the couple surveys the situation. “What are we supposed to do? What do we got going on here?” one voice asks while circling the boxed-in SUV. Another adds, “What the hell? Are you too fat to fit in there? Let’s see.”

After a brief attempt to assess whether there’s enough room to squeeze inside, the verdict is clear: “Yeah, you’re not gonna fit unless you wanna scratch the car.”

The Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) feature

Then the conversation takes a turn when someone mentions, “Well, apparently we have this feature, but sometimes it doesn’t work.” There’s hesitation before deciding to try it anyway. “Here, you wanna try it? See you in the video. You do it. Okay.” With one person opting to stay off camera — “You don’t wanna be in the video? No.” — the moment of truth arrives. “Alright, let’s see it. Like, work your magic.”

What happens next surprises even the owners. The Hyundai Santa Fe begins to move on its own, slowly pulling itself straight out of the tight space. “Ooh, are you gonna drive it? It will. Pull it out.” As another car approaches, the tension ramps up. “Uh oh, there’s a car coming. Pull her out. Don’t stay in too long.”

The maneuver works flawlessly. The SUV clears the neighboring vehicles without a scratch. The reaction is pure amazement: “Ooh, I guess Hyundais can be the first time we’ve ever used this s—.”

Why are those parking spots so small, anyway?

Commenters offered up similar stories and strong opinions about modern parking. One wrote, “My 2025 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate has it and I’ve used it quite a few times because people don’t know how to park their cars lol.” Another admitted to resorting to more old-school solutions: “I have literally climbed through the trunk of my car to get to the driver’s seat.”

Others focused less on the tech and more on the infrastructure. “What in the name of sam hell is up with those friggin parking spots?, were they made for friggin scooters?!.😳,” one commenter asked, echoing a common complaint. Another summed it up more succinctly: “Those spots are ridiculously small. Cool feature though 👌🏻.”

The “magic trick” on display is Hyundai’s Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), a feature available on select Hyundai models, including higher trims of the Santa Fe and Tucson. Using the key fob, drivers can remotely move the vehicle forward or backward in a straight line, allowing it to exit or enter tight parking spaces without anyone inside. Sensors help detect obstacles, and the system is designed for low-speed, short-distance maneuvers, exactly the kind of scenario the Texas couple faced. While it’s not a replacement for careful parking or well-designed spaces, moments like this show why some drivers are grateful the feature exists, especially when parking lots seem to be shrinking.