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Sims 4's Russia Expansion Triggers Porsche Engine Failures

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  Published in Automotive and Transportation on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 16:00 GMT by Dexerto

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Porsche cars across Russia suddenly shut off with no explanation

In a surprising turn of events that has rattled both car‑enthusiast gamers and everyday players alike, the popular life‑simulation title The Sims 4 has been plagued by a bizarre bug that causes every Porsche vehicle to suddenly power down when driving through the newly released “Russia” map. While the issue was first noticed on the community’s Discord channels, it quickly spread across Reddit, Facebook, and the official Sims forums, prompting a flurry of speculation and frustration among the player base.

What’s Happening?

Players in the “Russia” expansion (which added an entire new world to explore, complete with snowy tundras, bustling cities, and intricate architecture) report that Porsches—whether the classic 911, the Turbo, or the GT3—literally “shut off” mid‑drive. The cars lose power, the engine indicator goes dark, and the vehicle simply stalls. In many cases, the game fails to allow a restart of the engine, leaving the vehicle stuck on the side of the road and forcing the player to pull a new car into the scene.

What’s especially perplexing is that the problem is exclusive to Porsches. Other luxury vehicles—Mercedes‑Benz, BMW, and Audi—function normally, as do cars of lower tiers. Even more odd, the issue does not manifest in other world maps (like “New California” or “The City”); the bug seems tightly coupled with the Russia territory and its specific assets.

The Community Response

The first public mention of the glitch surfaced on r/TheSims4 on April 12th, when a user named SimSavant posted screenshots of a Porsche stalling in front of a snowy Kremlin backdrop. The post quickly accumulated 1,200 upvotes and sparked a wave of “Porsche‑stuck” memes. In the comments, several users confirmed that the issue only appears on newer hardware (RTX 3080 and newer) and that it seems tied to the game’s new physics engine that was updated in the February patch.

On the Sims official Discord server, the topic “Porsche bug in Russia” was pinned by the community manager, Luna, who urged players to share their experiences. Luna’s message also linked to a Reddit thread titled “Porsche stalling in Russia – is there a fix?” where users debated whether the bug was a deliberate “feature” or an unintended side‑effect of the region’s environmental parameters.

Why is This a Problem?

While a stalled car may sound trivial, it undermines the immersion and enjoyment of the game’s new open‑world experience. Players who are building and automating elaborate traffic networks or simply wish to cruise through the Russian winter are left stranded, forcing them to rebuild entire road scenes or abandon their plans altogether. More importantly, the bug hampers the game’s Car‑Race mini‑game, which relies heavily on a variety of sports cars, including Porsches, to create a competitive and exciting racing environment.

Because the glitch also interferes with the Sim‑Car‑Control features—players can no longer set a Porsche to “automatic mode” or use the “turbo boost” function—the problem touches on several core gameplay mechanics.

The Official Response

EA and the studio behind The Sims 4, Maxis, did not remain silent for long. A patch note posted on the official Sims support page on April 15th announced a hot‑fix (Patch 1.2.45) that “addresses the Porsche engine shutdown issue in the Russia map.” The patch specifically mentions the removal of an erroneous script that incorrectly applied a “fuel depletion” flag to Porsches when they entered a certain temperature range, causing the engine to shut down instantly.

In a statement posted to the official Sims forums, Maxis representative Jamie confirmed that the bug was introduced inadvertently during the integration of the new physics engine with the Russia map. Jamie noted that the fix would be rolled out “via the standard automatic update” and that players should allow the patch to complete before attempting to drive a Porsche again.

A side note: the patch also includes a “minor tweak” that speeds up the engine start time for all vehicles—a feature that, while not directly related to the bug, should make driving a Porsche a smoother experience overall.

What Players Can Do in the Meantime

Until the patch is fully propagated, the community has proposed several work‑arounds. Some suggest setting the “Weather” to “Clear” or “Mild” to avoid the engine shutdown; others recommend disabling the “Turbo Boost” feature in the car’s settings. A more drastic workaround is to use a different car brand altogether, especially if you’re building a traffic network or racing track.

Additionally, a community member called AutoGeek has created a simple mod that temporarily disables the buggy engine script for Porsches. The mod is available for download on the Maxis Mod Hub, and it requires no installation beyond adding the file to the Mods folder and ensuring the “Allow Mods” option is enabled in the game’s settings.

Looking Ahead

With the patch now live, early reports from the community indicate that the Porsche bug has been largely resolved. A post in r/TheSims4 on April 18th shows a screenshot of a Porsche cruising across the Russian snow, with the engine indicator glowing and the “turbo boost” icon ready to fire. Nevertheless, players are encouraged to keep their game updated and to report any lingering issues directly to Maxis support.

The incident has reminded developers and fans alike that even small oversights—such as a mis‑applied script—can ripple through a complex simulation world, producing unpredictable results. While the Russian landscapes now feel a little safer for Porsche enthusiasts, the community remains on alert for any future hiccups.

In the meantime, car‑fans can breathe a sigh of relief: you can once again hit the road in a sleek Porsche across the Russian tundra, confident that your engine will keep running when you need it most.