Cars with the most electronics and infotainment problems

Ranking of the cars we have analysed by the severity and frequency of their documented electronics and infotainment faults. Each fault links to its page: symptoms, cost, how to check it and sources.

Of the 555 cars we have analysed, 229 have documented electronics and infotainment faults. The one with the most accumulated risk is the Peugeot 208 II, because of “unintended acceleration when combining eco mode with cruise control (2020-2022 production)”; it is followed by the Renault Laguna II and the Ford Focus IV. For 326 we have found no documented electronics and infotainment faults.

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Rank 1
Peugeot 208 II
Small family car · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
5.7 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Critical severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentUnintended acceleration when combining Eco mode with cruise control (2020-2022 production)On Peugeot 208 IIs built between March 2020 and October 2022, combining the Eco driving mode with the cruise control switched on can cause unintended acceleration of up to 30 km/h without the driver pressing the accelerator.
Rank 2
Renault Laguna II
Saloon · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
6.8 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentMultiplex electrical system and hands-free card faultsThe Laguna II had a reputation problem because of faults in its multiplexed electrical network: the hands-free card, the card reader and the ABS, ESP and handbrake warning lights came on erratically, especially in the early years of production (2001-2003).
Rank 3
Ford Focus IV
Compact · 3 electronics and infotainment faults
6.8 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentLane-keeping assistant software updateIn 2024 Ford recalled Focus IV cars built between April 2023 and May 2024 to update the software of the lane-keeping assistant (Lane Centering Assist), a long production window by the usual standards of these campaigns.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentElectronic faults in early units: Sync 3, parking sensors and stop-startEarly Focus IV units drew complaints about parking sensors that did not work, the Sync 3 infotainment system and flat starter batteries that disabled stop-start and Auto-Hold, according to gebrauchtwagenberater.de.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentSoftware faults in the eCall and rear cameraThere are software recalls for the Focus IV over a fault in the telematics unit that could prevent the eCall emergency call (production until October 2024), and over a rear camera that could freeze the image (2020-2025).
Rank 4
Toyota Corolla Cross
Compact SUV · 3 electronics and infotainment faults
6.8 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentInstrument cluster that can go blank because its memory degradesA European alert from August 2025 (Toyota code 25SD-063) includes the Corolla Cross: incorrect instrument cluster programming writes repetitive data to its memory, which degrades and can leave the screen blank on start-up, with no speedometer or warnings. The remedy is to reprogram or replace the cluster.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentPoorly welded camera housings: water ingress and possible loss of imageA July 2024 alert (Toyota code 24SD-065) affects the 2023 Corolla Cross built between 20 December 2022 and 4 April 2023: the camera housings, poorly welded, can open under stress and let in water, with a risk of short-circuit and loss of the front or rear camera image.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentCommunication module (DCM) software fault: eCall may stop workingAn October 2023 alert (Toyota code 23SD-101) includes the Corolla Cross built between 20 June 2022 and 4 July 2023: an error in a software update can cause an abrupt reset, and the communication module (DCM) may not restart, so eCall cannot make an emergency call.
Rank 5
Fiat Stilo
Compact · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.1 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: Very frequentElectronics and infotainmentElectrical and electronic faults in the multiplex systemThe Stilo has had a reputation for widespread electrical faults since its launch: poor contacts in the multiplex wiring, an instrument cluster that switches off and sensors that disconnect, sometimes while the car is running.
Rank 6
Audi Q3 II
Compact SUV · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.1 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentCalibration errors in the driver-assistance sensorsA specialist reliability profile documents errors in the Q3 II's adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping warning and automatic emergency braking, which it attributes to poor sensor calibration.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentMMI infotainment system freezes and restartsA specialist reliability profile documents that the Q3 II's central MMI screen can freeze, restart by itself or lose functions such as navigation, Bluetooth or the rear camera. No official campaign is recorded for this issue.
Rank 7
Fiat Doblò III
Van and combi · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.1 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentInstrument cluster display fault: it may stop showing speed and warning lightsIn September 2026 a recall was published for 4,654 Doblòs built between September 2025 and 1 March 2026: because of a software fault, the instrument cluster display may stop showing speed, warning lights and messages. It is corrected with a software update of the body control module.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentTelematic control unit fault: the speed limiter may stop workingA recall recorded by Germany's KBA covers 2,470 Scudos and Doblòs built between 16 January and 25 September 2024: a faulty telematic control unit makes the speed limiter malfunction. The unit is replaced at an authorised workshop.
Rank 8
Fiat Grande Panda
City car · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.1 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentInstrument cluster software that may stop mandatory warning lights and alerts from being displayed (2026 recall F62P/F62Q)Yes: recall F62P/F62Q (Safety Gate alert SR/02286/26, August 2026) covers 2,207 vehicles, including Grande Panda MHEV cars built between 28 May and 9 July 2026. A software inconsistency can stop certain mandatory warning lights and alerts from being shown on the instrument cluster.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentFront camera software fault preventing the intelligent speed assistant (ISA) from working (2026 recall F53X)Yes: recall F53X (KBA 16291R, July 2026) affects 6,247 Grande Pandas built between 14 October 2024 and 24 October 2025. A software error in the front camera module stops the intelligent speed assistant (ISA) from working as it should; it is fixed with a free update at an official workshop.
Rank 9
Fiat Scudo III
Van and combi · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.1 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentInsufficient mounting of the infotainment (radio) screen: it can come loose in an accidentSafety Gate (A12/03242/24) lists a recall of Scudos built between 12 March and 7 October 2024: the radio screen may be poorly secured and, in an accident, could come loose and injure the occupants or damage the airbag as it deploys.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentTelematic control unit fault: the speed limiter may stop workingA recall listed by Germany's KBA covers 2,470 Scudos and Doblòs built between 16 January and 25 September 2024: a faulty telematic control unit causes the speed limiter to malfunction. The unit is replaced at an authorised workshop.
Rank 10
Mazda CX-60
Mid-size SUV · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.1 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentIncorrect software in the Dash-ESU and other control units of the hybrid CX-60Yes: two Safety Gate alerts from May 2025 (AR058A and AR056A) correct the software of several control units in hybrid CX-60s. With the hybrid system running, the demister, the seatbelt warning and the 360° camera may fail, and in the 'T3 M Hybrid Boost' variant the engine may stall at idle or fail to restart.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentCX-60 instrument cluster blackout caused by a software faultRecorded only in the United Kingdom: the DVSA lists two campaigns from April 2023 (AP013A and AP014A) because the instrument cluster could switch off when the hybrid system was activated or the ignition switched on, without showing the speedometer, fuel level or i-ACTIVSENSE status. It is corrected by reprogramming the cluster.
Rank 11
Seat León II
Compact · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.1 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentABS/ESP control unit with interrupted earth connection (2007-2009 campaign)León IIs built between November 2007 and June 2009 were recalled in 2017 because the earth connection of the ABS/ESP control unit can be cut by thermal overload, leaving both systems inoperative.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentABS/ESP warning light coming on intermittentlyABS and ESP warnings account for 11 of the 305 Leon II owner responses collected in a fiches-auto.fr reliability survey; the source does not specify whether the usual origin is a wheel sensor, the module or the wiring.
Rank 12
Toyota Corolla XII
Compact · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.1 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentThe instrument cluster can lose its memory and blank the displayA programming fault in the instrument cluster (combination meter) can degrade its memory and switch off the display, leaving the driver without a speedometer or warning lights. Toyota fixes it by checking the software at an official service centre as part of a campaign that also mentions other models in the group.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentSoftware fault that can disable the eCall emergency call systemA software error in the communications module (DCM) can stop it restarting after an abrupt shutdown, leaving the eCall emergency call system inoperative. Toyota fixes it by updating the software at an official service centre.
Rank 13
Volvo XC90 II
Mid-size SUV · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.1 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentAutomatic emergency braking (City Safety) could fail to activate when faced with an obstacleIn cars built between 2019 and March 2020, a software fault in the IntelliSafe system could prevent the automatic emergency braking (City Safety) from activating when faced with an obstacle. In Germany this campaign reached around 58,600 cars; normal braking, applied by the driver, was not affected.Repair: €0
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentThe emergency call system (eCall) could fail to transmit the correct location after an accidentIn cars from 2016 to 2018, a software error in the communications module could prevent the emergency call system (eCall) from transmitting correct location data to the emergency services after an accident. Volvo fixed it with a free software update.Repair: €0
Rank 14
Mazda CX-30
Compact SUV · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.3 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentMazda Connect infotainment system freezes or leaves the screen blackIt is one of the most frequently cited non-engine issues among CX-30 owners: the Mazda Connect infotainment system occasionally freezes, and in several cases the screen goes black while the radio keeps playing, without the manufacturer acknowledging it as a systemic defect.
- High severityFrequency: RareElectronics and infotainmentRear-view and 360° cameras may not show an image on the screenOn cars built between June and September 2023, incorrect processing in the camera control module can stop the image from the rear, side or 360° monitor cameras from appearing on the central screen. Mazda corrects it by updating the module at an authorised dealer.
Rank 15
Mercedes-Benz Clase S W220
Saloon · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.3 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentControl unit and electronics faults on the Mercedes S-Class W220Yes: AUTO BILD and AutoScout24 agree that electronics are the W220's weak point, with faults in engine management, the immobiliser and other control units that are usually replaced whole. On fiches-auto, 34 out of 100 owners mention the electronics.
- Low severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentCOMAND multimedia and navigation system faults on the Mercedes S-Class W220Yes: AUTO BILD and AutoScout24 cite faults or complete freezes of the W220's COMAND system. It adds to the general electronics problems, and AutoScout24 lists it as a known defect of the model.
Rank 16
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Mid-size SUV · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.5 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentAdaptive cruise control: unintended acceleration caused by brake module softwareYes: a 2019 campaign covers Stelvios built up to June 2019 because, with adaptive cruise control switched on, the car could accelerate without the driver asking it to. According to the DVSA, it is fixed with a software update to the braking system module.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentInfotainment screen faults and intermittent electronic warningsElectronics is the most-cited category in Stelvio owner testimonies (18 out of 127): warnings that light up for no obvious reason, screens that go black, and navigation or CarPlay errors that return after a software update. We have not found an official campaign for this issue.
Rank 17
Volvo XC60 II
Mid-size SUV · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.5 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentAutomatic emergency braking (City Safety) could fail to activate when faced with an obstacleIn cars built between 2019 and March 2020, a software fault in the IntelliSafe system could prevent the automatic emergency braking (City Safety) from activating when faced with an obstacle. Volvo fixed it with a free software update; normal braking, applied by the driver, was not affected.Repair: €0
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentFreezes and restarts of the Sensus infotainment systemThe XC60 II's Sensus infotainment system can freeze or restart on its own, with a temporary loss of navigation, sound or the reversing camera. Both fiches-auto.fr and gebrauchtwagenberater.de record the complaint; Volvo fixes specific episodes with software updates.
Rank 18
Peugeot 408
Compact · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentElectronic faults with the doors, boot and screen (suspected BSI control unit)In 2025 Peugeot recalled around 60,000 2023-2024 Peugeot 308 and 408 cars (code MUV) over a software fault in the door control unit that can cause unintended opening or closing and disable the anti-trap protection on the windows; 408 owners also describe a power boot lid that will not open or close and a screen that goes black.
Rank 19
Citroën C-Crosser
Compact SUV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentOut-of-specification electronic component in the built-in systems interface (BSI): lights, wipers and sat nav may failYes: an electronic component in the Citroën C-Crosser's built-in systems interface (BSI) may not meet the specification and cause the audio-navigation, the wipers and the exterior lighting to fail, with a warning light on the dashboard. The DVSA states that the BSI's build date is checked and the unit is replaced if it falls in the affected range.
Rank 20
Citroën C3 I
Small family car · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentErratic behaviour of the BSI and electronic modules (control unit, wipers, lighting, car radio)The BSI (built-in systems interface) and other electronic modules in the C3 I can cause odd behaviour in the central locking, the wipers, the lighting or the car radio; it is the non-powertrain fault category most cited by owners on fiches-auto.fr, with 62 cases recorded.
Rank 21
Citroën C4 Picasso II
MPV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentMultimedia screen and digital instrument cluster faultsThe C4 Picasso II's multimedia system is particularly prone to bugs, and in some cases the digital instrument cluster also fails and needs replacing, according to the specialist press.
Rank 22
Citroën C4 X
Compact · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentFaulty software in the C4 X with a high-voltage battery: 'Ready' mode unavailable, loss of acceleration and sudden engine cut-outYes: on C4 X cars with a high-voltage battery built between 18 August 2022 and 2 March 2023, faulty software can prevent 'Ready' mode after start-up, reduce power when accelerating or cut the engine abruptly while driving. It is a recall published on Safety Gate in April 2025.
Rank 23
Ford C-Max I
MPV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentESP warning light permanently on due to a defective ABS module (code C1288)The C-Max I's ESP warning light can stay permanently on because of a defective ABS module that generates fault code C1288, a fault that affects all production years according to the source consulted.
Rank 24
Ford Puma
Small SUV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmenteCall system software faults and instrument cluster updateFord has recalled the Puma twice (2021 and 2022) over a software fault that could leave the eCall emergency call system inoperative, and in 2024 over an update to the digital instrument cluster software.
Rank 25
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Compact SUV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentRecall for spontaneous restart of the instrument cluster while drivingHyundai recalled, among other models, Ioniq 5s built between 30 June and 14 November 2025 because the instrument cluster could restart by itself while driving, with the screen going black for a few seconds and a delay in showing warnings. In Germany it affected 4,271 of the group's 36,316 units worldwide; it is fixed with a software update.
Rank 26
Mercedes-Benz Clase C W203
Saloon · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentFalse ESP/airbag warning lights, a humidity-sensitive SAM module and EWS immobiliser faultsIt is one of the areas with the most complaints on the W203: ESP, SRS or airbag warning lights that come on for no reason, temperamental central locking, SAM modules that age badly with damp and, in units built before the 2004 update, faults with the EWS immobiliser and the steering column switch.
Rank 27
Mitsubishi ASX I
Compact SUV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentSoftware faults in the emergency braking (FCM) and stability control (ASC)Mitsubishi corrected two ASX defects with software updates: in 2018, an ASC fault that could affect adaptive cruise control, emergency braking and the ABS, and an FCM that could brake more than necessary; in 2021, an FCM that could misread the camera and brake for no reason.
Rank 28
Mitsubishi Lancer
Compact · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentETACS control unit fault: headlights and wipers can stop workingYes: in 2015 a campaign was registered over a non-conformity in the ETACS electronic control unit of Lancers built between October 2008 and September 2010, as a result of which the headlights or wipers, among other systems, could stop working. The remedy described is to replace the control unit if its manufacturing date falls within the affected range.
Rank 29
Mitsubishi Outlander II
Mid-size SUV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentETACS control unit fault that can leave you without headlights or wipersA non-conformity in the ETACS control unit could disable the headlights, the wipers or other systems on the 2008-2010 Outlander II. Mitsubishi corrected it with a recall (Safety Gate A12/1379/15) that replaces the control unit on affected cars.
Rank 30
Mitsubishi Outlander III
Mid-size SUV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentSoftware faults in the emergency braking (FCM) and stability control (ASC)Mitsubishi corrected several defects on the Outlander and Outlander PHEV with software updates: in 2018, an ASC fault that could affect adaptive cruise control, emergency braking and ABS, and an FCM that could brake more than necessary; in 2021, an FCM that could misread the camera and brake for no reason.
Rank 31
Opel Vectra C
Saloon · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentInstrument cluster and CIM electronic module faultsThe Vectra C's instrument cluster can fail because of a connector problem, and the CIM electronic module, which manages several functions of the car, is responsible for various electronic faults, according to gebrauchtwagenberater.de; fiches-auto.fr adds warning lights that come on for no reason and a trip computer showing incorrect data.
Rank 32
Opel Vivaro C
Van and combi · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentRadio screen with insufficient fixing that may come loose in a crashYes: Opel campaign KPS covers Vivaros built between 8 March and 4 October 2024 because the radio screen may be poorly fixed, or lack its securing bolts, and come loose in a crash, with a risk of injury and of damaging the airbag as it deploys.
Rank 33
Peugeot 2008 II
Small SUV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentDeterioration of the i-Cockpit 3D instrument cluster screenThe Peugeot 2008 II's i-Cockpit 3D cluster screen can stain, crack internally or lose sharpness, sometimes from as little as 1,000-3,000 km, making it harder to read the speed and warning lights; Peugeot has replaced the screen free of charge in several of the documented cases.Appears at around 1,000 km
Rank 34
Peugeot 4007
Compact SUV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentOut-of-specification electronic component in the Built-in Systems Interface (BSI): lights, wipers and satnav may failYes: an electronic component in the Peugeot 4007's Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) may not meet specification and cause the audio-navigation, the wipers and the exterior lighting to fail, with a warning light on the dashboard. The DVSA states that the BSI's production date is checked and the unit is replaced if it falls in the affected range.
Rank 35
Peugeot Expert III
Van and combi · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentRadio screen insufficiently secured, which can come loose in a crashA Peugeot recall (MT8) covers Expert vehicles built between 8 March and 4 October 2024 (12,538 vehicles according to the KBA): the radio screen may be poorly secured and come loose in a crash, injuring the occupants or damaging the airbag.
Rank 36
Porsche Taycan
Saloon · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentHigh-voltage power electronics software error with loss of driveYes: in 2021 Porsche fixed with a software update a fault in the high-voltage power electronics that could show the warning 'Drive control disturbed – Park vehicle safely' and cause a sudden loss of power while driving. The DVSA records 4,495 affected Taycans in the UK (built between July 2019 and June 2021).
Rank 37
Renault Mégane II
Compact · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentCabin electronics (UCH) faults and false warningsOn the Megane II it is common for the cabin electronics (UCH) and the multiplexed network to give trouble: the hands-free card stops being recognised, the card reader fails and false warnings appear, sometimes with the car not starting.
Rank 38
Seat León III
Compact · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentRecurring electronic faults: screen, remote key and warning lightsYes: the magazine MotorMundial documents electronic faults that keep recurring on the Leon III, both in and out of warranty, such as the touchscreen going black or restarting, Bluetooth dropouts, the right-hand mirror not tilting down when reversing and warning lights that come on for no apparent reason.
Rank 39
Škoda Enyaq
Compact SUV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentCentral screen and instrument cluster restarts and blackoutsIn a compilation of owner testimonies, the Enyaq's central screen and instrument cluster switch off or restart sporadically, and in one case the speed reading failed; several owners noticed an improvement after updating the software, but not in every case.
Rank 40
Toyota ProAce City
Van and combi · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentInfotainment screen and instrument cluster that stay blank at start-upA Toyota campaign (CI25-042) covers ProAce City and City Verso built between March 2024 and July 2025: a software fault can leave the infotainment screen and the instrument cluster blank at start-up, with no speed, fuel level or warning lights.
Rank 41
Toyota ProAce II
Van and combi · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentMultimedia screen and instrument cluster that stay blank on start-upA Toyota campaign (CI25-042) covers ProAce and ProAce Verso built between March 2024 and July 2025: a software fault can leave the multimedia screen and the instrument cluster blank on start-up, with no speed, fuel level or warning lights.
Rank 42
Volkswagen Golf VIII
Compact · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentFreezes, black screens and driver assistance faults in the MIB3 systemYes, it is a known problem: numerous owners of the first Golf 8s (2019-2020) describe MIB3 freezes, black screens and faults with lane keeping, the reversing camera, Travel Assist and Park Assist. Volkswagen acknowledged it affected the entire first production run and recalled 26,000 units in Germany; it improved from 2021.Repair: €0
Rank 43
Volkswagen Touran I
MPV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentSensor and ABS/ESP control unit faultsYes: fiches-auto.fr documents ABS and ESP sensor faults (15 cases combined) that light up warning lights on the cluster, and gebrauchtwagenberater.de independently confirms ABS control unit faults with fault code 01435.
Rank 44
Ford Tourneo Custom
Van and combi · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentCommunication fault in the door control moduleFord recalled 24,077 Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom vehicles built between October 2025 and May 2026 for a communication fault in the door control module, which can disable the blind spot alert, the electric windows, mirror adjustment and the side indicators (KBA 16786R).
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentFront camera module fault controlling the automatic high beamsAccording to Gebrauchtwagenberater, Ford recalled models such as the Tourneo Custom built between February and April 2026 because the control unit of the front camera module can switch the automatic high beams on or off for no reason and dazzle other drivers. It is fixed with software.
Rank 45
Opel Astra L
Compact · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Critical severityFrequency: RareElectronics and infotainmentA sticker can interfere with the radar sensor and trigger emergency braking for no reason (2024 campaign)Opel issued a recall in January 2024 for Astra L cars (GS Line trim) from the 2022 production year because a metallic sticker in the radar's detection area can prevent adaptive cruise control from working and trigger the emergency braking assistant for no reason.
- Critical severityFrequency: RareElectronics and infotainmentControl unit communication fault: the Astra Electric can move in the opposite direction when starting on a slope (2023 campaign)Opel issued a recall in November 2023 for Astra L Electric cars built between March and August 2023 because a communication problem between the motor control unit and the body control unit can misread the immobiliser data and make the car move in the opposite direction to the one intended when starting on a slope.
Rank 46
Toyota C-HR I
Compact SUV · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
7.9 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Critical severityFrequency: RareElectronics and infotainmentThe immobiliser can switch from "Ready ON" to "Ready OFF" while the car is movingOn vehicles built between 2020 and 2023, a weak standard immobiliser design can let the car enter "Ready ON" mode without properly verifying the key and then switch to "Ready OFF" while driving, which can cause the hybrid system to shut down on the move. Toyota fixes it by inspecting the vehicle at an official service centre.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentSoftware fault that can leave the eCall emergency call system inoperativeA software error in the communications module (DCM) can prevent it from restarting after an abrupt shutdown, leaving the eCall emergency call system inoperative. Toyota fixes it by updating the software at an official service centre.
Rank 47
Ford Kuga III
Compact SUV · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
8.0 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentAutomatic high-beam system fault (recall 16753R)A fault in the driver-assistance control unit can make the automatic high beams switch on or off without the driver deciding it, dazzling other road users; Ford issued a recall in 2026 for several models, including the Kuga.
- Low severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentThe rear camera or the Sync screen freezes or goes blackThe reversing camera image may freeze or go black, and the central Sync screen may lock up, lose Bluetooth or disconnect Apple CarPlay/Android Auto; Ford corrects the camera fault with an update of the SYNC4 system.
Rank 48
Citroën C5 X
Saloon · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
8.2 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentAutomatic emergency braking (AEB) warning light does not come on with the front camera blockedThe British DVSA lists a campaign covering 101 C5 X cars built between August 2023 and July 2024: if the front camera is blocked, the automatic emergency braking warning light does not come on in the instrument cluster, although the system keeps working in degraded mode thanks to the radar. These figures are for the UK.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentCentral screen faults: black screen, freezing and loss of CarPlay or Android AutoElectronics is the category most often cited by C5 X owners on fiches-auto.fr (7 mentions out of 23 testimonies): central screen or tablet errors, loss of CarPlay or Android Auto, and software updates that fail. It is a small sample and there is no official campaign.
Rank 49
Lancia Thesis
Saloon · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
8.2 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentControl unit faults and electronic warnings with no real causeThesis owners describe sensitive electronics: control units that go haywire, warning lights that flag non-existent faults, and an alarm that goes off for no reason. These are owner testimonies, not statistics.
- Medium severityFrequency: RareElectronics and infotainmentESP and ASR stability control faultsTwo sources from different countries cite ESP/ASR faults on the Thesis: an Italian owner says they often play up, and a French user asks about an intermittent ESP fault.
Rank 50
Opel Mokka B
Small SUV · 2 electronics and infotainment faults
8.2 out of 10electronics and infotainment score
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentFront windscreen wiper stops in cold weather when parked below 3 °C (2021 production)A 2022 recall affected 21,261 Mokkas built between February and July 2021: below 3 °C, the front wiper stopped when the car was parked and did not work again until 10 km/h was exceeded.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentRandom freezes and restarts of the multimedia systemMokka B owners report that the multimedia system can freeze or restart at random, affecting navigation, radio and connectivity; according to fiches-auto.fr, software updates do not always solve the problem.
Rank 51Peugeot 406 · 2 electronics and infotainment faults8.2 out of 10
Rank 52Toyota RAV4 V · 3 electronics and infotainment faults8.2 out of 10
Rank 53Toyota Yaris Cross · 3 electronics and infotainment faults8.4 out of 10
Rank 54Mercedes-Benz Clase M W164 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 55Audi A6 C8 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 56Audi Q5 II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 57Audi Q7 4L · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 58BMW Serie 1 F40 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 59BMW Serie 6 E63/E64 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 60BMW X1 E84 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 61BMW X5 E70 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 62Citroën C4 I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 63Citroën Xsara Picasso · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 64Cupra León · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 65Dacia Jogger · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 66Dacia Logan III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 67Fiat 500X · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 68Fiat 600 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 69Ford Mondeo V · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 70Ford Mustang Mach-E · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 71Ford S-Max I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 72Hyundai Kona I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 73Hyundai Santa Fe IV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 74Jaguar XF X260 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 75Jaguar XJ X351 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 76Jeep Wrangler JL · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 77Mazda 3 II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 78Mazda MX-5 IV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 79Mercedes-Benz Clase C W204 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 80Mercedes-Benz Clase E W211 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 81Mercedes-Benz Clase E W213 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 82Mercedes-Benz CLK C208 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 83Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 84Mercedes-Benz SLC R172 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 85Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 86Mercedes-Benz Vito W447 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 87Nissan Leaf II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 88Nissan Qashqai III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 89Peugeot 407 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 90Renault Arkana · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 91Renault Austral · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 92Renault Captur II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 93Renault Kangoo III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 94Renault Scénic II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 95Seat León IV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 96Škoda Octavia IV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 97Škoda Superb III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 98Tesla Model Y · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 99Toyota Aygo X · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 100Toyota Hilux VIII · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 101Volkswagen Passat B8 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 102Volkswagen T-Roc · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 103Volvo S80 II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 104Volvo V60 I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 105Volvo V70 III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 106Volvo XC70 III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 107Volvo XC90 I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 108Toyota Yaris IV · 2 electronics and infotainment faults8.6 out of 10
Rank 109Audi A4 B9 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 110Citroën C4 II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 111Citroën C4 III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 112Citroën C5 Aircross · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 113Cupra Born · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 114Dacia Logan I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 115Dacia Sandero I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 116Dacia Sandero III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 117DS DS 7 Crossback · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 118Land Rover Range Rover Velar · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 119Mazda 3 III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 120Mazda 3 IV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 121Opel Mokka A · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 122Peugeot 3008 II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 123Peugeot 308 III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 124Renault Clio IV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 125Renault Laguna III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 126Renault Mégane E-Tech · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 127Renault Scénic III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 128Seat Altea · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 129Volkswagen ID.3 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 130Volkswagen ID.4 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 131Citroën C3 IV · 2 electronics and infotainment faults8.9 out of 10
Rank 132Volkswagen Arteon · 2 electronics and infotainment faults8.9 out of 10
Rank 133Honda CR-V V · 2 electronics and infotainment faults9.1 out of 10
Rank 134Alfa Romeo MiTo · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 135Alfa Romeo Tonale · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 136Audi A1 I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 137Audi A4 B8 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 138Audi Q3 I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 139Audi Q5 I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 140BMW Serie 3 F30 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 141BMW Serie 5 G30 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 142BMW X5 F15 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 143Citroën C3 Aircross II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 144Cupra Ateca · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 145Dacia Duster I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 146Dacia Duster III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 147Dacia Spring · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 148Fiat 500e · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 149Ford Kuga I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 150Ford Mondeo IV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 151Ford S-Max II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 152Honda Civic X · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 153Honda CR-V IV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 154Hyundai i20 II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 155Hyundai i20 III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 156Hyundai Tucson IV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 157Jeep Renegade · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 158Kia Ceed I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 159Kia Rio IV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 160Kia Sportage V · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 161Kia Stonic · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 162Kia XCeed · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 163Lancia Ypsilon II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 164Land Rover Discovery 4 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 165Land Rover Discovery 5 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 166Land Rover Discovery Sport · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 167Land Rover Range Rover Evoque I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 168Land Rover Range Rover Evoque II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 169Mazda CX-5 I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 170Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 171Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 172Mercedes-Benz Clase B W247 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 173Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 174MG MG4 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 175MINI Cooper F55 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 176MINI Cooper F56 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 177MINI Countryman R60 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 178Nissan Micra V · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 179Nissan Qashqai II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 180Nissan X-Trail III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 181Opel Combo E · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 182Opel Corsa F · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 183Opel Frontera · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 184Opel Insignia A · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 185Opel Zafira Tourer C · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 186Peugeot 2008 I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 187Peugeot 3008 I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 188Peugeot 3008 III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 189Peugeot 308 II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 190Peugeot 508 II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 191Renault Captur I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 192Renault Clio V · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 193Renault Espace V · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 194Renault Fluence · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 195Renault Kadjar · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 196Renault Scénic IV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 197Renault Talisman · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 198Škoda Fabia III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 199Škoda Fabia IV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 200Škoda Kamiq · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 201Škoda Scala · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 202Škoda Superb II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 203Subaru Outback V · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 204Toyota Auris II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 205Volkswagen T-Cross · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 206Volkswagen Touareg III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 207Volvo V40 II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 208Volvo V60 II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 209Volvo XC40 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 210Volvo XC60 I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 211Audi A7 C7 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 212Audi A8 D4 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 213BMW Serie 5 F10 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 214Hyundai i10 II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 215Jeep Avenger · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 216Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 217Kia Carens IV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 218Land Rover Range Rover Sport II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 219Mazda 3 I · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 220Mazda 6 III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 221Mercedes-Benz Clase E W212 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 222Mercedes-Benz Clase S W222 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 223Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 224Nissan Note II · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 225Opel Insignia B · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 226Renault Espace VI · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 227Renault Mégane IV · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 228Seat Tarraco · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 229Seat Toledo III · 1 electronics and infotainment fault9.6 out of 10

No documented electronics and infotainment faults

We have found no reliable sources reporting electronics and infotainment faults on these cars. That does not mean they never fail: maintenance and use count as much as design.