Vehicle Glitches and Physics Bugs
Tags: vehicles, bugs, glitches, physics, troubleshooting
Common Vehicle Issues
7 Days to Die's vehicle physics system can produce unexpected behaviors, from minor glitches to game-breaking bugs.
Physics Engine Limitations
Collision Detection Problems
- Clipping through terrain: Vehicles sinking into ground
- Floating vehicles: Cars hovering above surface
- Teleportation glitches: Instant relocation to map origin
- Rotation bugs: Vehicles flipped or oriented incorrectly
Multiplayer Synchronization
- Desync issues: Different players see different vehicle positions
- Ownership conflicts: Multiple players claiming same vehicle
- Inventory loss: Vehicle storage disappearing on relog
Specific Vehicle Bugs (2026)
Gyrocopter Anomalies
- Altitude limit bypass: Flying above world height limit
- Collision with invisible barriers: Mid-air stops
- Fuel consumption errors: Infinite fuel or instant depletion
4x4 Truck Issues
- Trailer detachment: Cargo trailers separating unpredictably
- Suspension failures: Vehicles stuck in lowered position
- Engine sound loops: Continuous noise after exiting vehicle
Motorcycle and Bicycle Glitches
- Speed exploits: Excessive velocity under certain conditions
- Wheel alignment bugs: Steering not matching visual rotation
- Dismount problems: Players stuck in riding animation
Troubleshooting and Fixes
Immediate Solutions
- Vehicle reset: Use
entityremove and respawn
- Chunk reload: Move away and return to reload physics
- Game restart: Complete client/server restart
- Save reload: Load previous save if vehicle critical
Preventive Measures
- Smooth terrain: Level ground before parking vehicles
- Proper parking: Use flat, open areas away from structures
- Regular backups: Save before long vehicle journeys
- Mod avoidance: Some vehicle mods increase glitch likelihood
Community Workarounds
Player-Developed Solutions
- Garage designs: Specialized buildings to prevent glitches
- Driving techniques: Specific speeds and angles to avoid bugs
- Vehicle maintenance routines: Regular checks and respawns
Mod Fixes
- Physics overhaul mods: Complete vehicle system replacements
- Anti-glitch plugins: Server-side bug prevention
- Vehicle recovery tools: In-game tools to fix stuck vehicles
Reporting and Documentation
- Bug report format: Include coordinates, vehicle type, and reproduction steps
- Video evidence: Record glitches for developer review
- Community tracking: Maintain lists of known vehicle bugs
- Version-specific issues: Note which updates introduce/fix problems
Future Improvements
- Physics engine updates: Planned upgrades to Unity vehicle system
- Multiplayer optimization: Better network synchronization
- Modding API expansion: More stable vehicle mod support
- Community bug bounty: Rewards for identifying and fixing issues