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Mansions DLC Returns, Yet 5 Major Bugs Persist in GTA Online

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The “Mansions” DLC is Back, but 5 Major Bugs are Still Poking at GTA Online Players

When Rockstar released the highly‑anticipated “Mansions” add‑on for GTA Online last December, the gaming community was quick to jump into the brand‑new luxury district, test out the new high‑end properties, and get a load of the shiny new vehicles that were promised to accompany the opulent interiors. The map features a sprawling estate area, a set of ultra‑exclusive mansions, and a few limited‑run cars that were supposed to complete the luxury experience. However, what should have been a seamless extension of the online sandbox is instead being marred by a host of persistent glitches that frustrate players across the world. Below is a rundown of the five glaring bugs highlighted by the Sportskeeda article “5 Glaring Bugs in GTA Online’s Mansions DLC Vehicles,” including the context and background that help explain why these problems have been so hard to fix.

1. Vehicle Spawners Fail to Work Correctly

The first bug that gamers keep complaining about involves the new vehicle spawner that’s situated in the “Mansion” district. When players use the spawner to load one of the new luxury cars, it should appear in a designated parking area. Instead, several players report that the vehicles either don’t appear at all or materialise inside the mansion’s walls and become stuck in the building’s interior. In some cases, the car seems to float mid‑air before crashing into the surrounding scenery.

The Sportskeeda article notes that this glitch leads to cars getting stuck on top of the map or in inaccessible spots, making them effectively unplayable. The developers have acknowledged the issue on the GTA Online Discord and are promising a patch that will re‑establish the correct spawn coordinates for each vehicle model. Until then, players are left with the option of either manually moving the vehicle out of the wall using the “Move” tool in the editor mode or waiting for a future update.

2. Mansion Interiors Load Partially or Incorrectly

Another major annoyance is the partial loading of mansion interiors. When a player enters one of the newly added mansions, the doors sometimes open, but the rooms inside appear empty or blank—sometimes even showing a black screen that only resolves after a full reload. This not only breaks immersion but also disables access to the in‑house collectibles and the “Luxury Vehicle” hidden stash that was supposed to be found inside.

The Sportskeeda piece references a Reddit thread where users posted screenshots of the empty rooms. Rockstar’s support team responded that the issue is tied to a conflict between the new map’s data files and the existing GTA Online runtime. While the team has been pushing a fix, the current workaround involves forcing the game to reload by leaving the area and re-entering it, a process that many players find time‑consuming and annoying.

3. New Vehicle Models Do Not Start or Drive Properly

The third bug reported involves the actual performance of the new vehicles themselves. Many players have reported that cars such as the “Serrano 4x4” or the “Vengeance GT” will spawn but then fail to start. In other cases, the vehicles will launch but immediately crash into the surrounding environment. According to the Sportskeeda article, this glitch is caused by a missing or corrupted animation file that controls the engine start sequence.

Even more frustrating is that some vehicles seem to appear in an “invisible” state—the body is present in the world, but the engine doesn’t engage, and the car remains immobile until the player forces a reload or manually repositions it. Rockstar has suggested that the issue might be related to a recent engine overhaul that inadvertently broke the integration for the new car models.

4. Mansion‑Vehicle Interactions Create Unintended Explosions

The fourth glitch centers around a nasty explosion bug that occurs when a player attempts to steal or park a vehicle near the mansion’s front doors. After pulling a car out of the garage, the vehicle can sometimes ignite and explode, destroying both the vehicle and the mansion’s decorative props. This bug is especially problematic in high‑risk missions where players rely on the mansion’s cover to set up a heist.

According to the article, the explosion appears to be triggered by a collision detection fault in the mansion’s new physics engine, which misinterprets the proximity of the car’s engine to the mansion’s front fence. As a result, players have reported losing significant progress in a single misstep. Rockstar has acknowledged the problem and promises a patch that will adjust the collision parameters.

5. Inconsistent Vehicle Availability During DLC Events

The fifth bug is a content‑delivery issue. During the limited‑time events that Rockstar schedules for the “Mansions” DLC, players have noted that the new cars do not spawn in the designated event areas, even though the event’s description explicitly advertises a chance to own a new luxury vehicle. Instead, players find that the event spawns older vehicles or, worse, nothing at all. The article cites multiple forum posts that describe this problem as a “missed launch” from Rockstar’s side.

The Sportskeeda piece explains that the issue is tied to a timing bug within the DLC’s event system, which incorrectly calculates the availability window for each vehicle model. While Rockstar has said they’re working on a fix, the only current solution is to wait for the next patch or to manually purchase the vehicle from the online marketplace (where it is still available at a premium price).

Contextualizing the Bugs: Why They’re Hard to Fix

The “Mansions” DLC was built on top of an already complex online ecosystem, which includes a constantly evolving physics engine, a massive asset catalog, and a global player base that demands high stability. Adding a whole new estate area with its own set of custom assets and vehicle models means the developers had to patch in an additional layer of code. The resulting conflicts with existing map data, vehicle libraries, and networked interactions create an environment ripe for bugs.

Rockstar’s official patch notes (dated 27th January 2024) promise to address several of the “Mansions” bugs, including a fix for vehicle spawn points and an update to the mansion’s interior loader. However, the notes also mention that some of the more complex physics and collision issues will remain in a “future patch” due to the risk of causing additional regressions.

What Players Can Do Right Now

• Use the “Move” tool to reposition stuck vehicles out of the mansion walls.
• Reload the area if you encounter blank interiors or invisible vehicles.
• Report bugs through Rockstar’s support portal to help the team prioritize fixes.
• Wait for the official patch (scheduled for early February) for a more permanent solution.
• Purchase vehicles through the in‑game marketplace if you’re impatient for new cars.

Bottom Line

While the “Mansions” DLC brought a fresh visual upgrade and new cars to GTA Online, it also introduced a host of frustrating bugs that undermine the intended experience. Whether it’s vehicles spawning inside walls, interiors loading incorrectly, or cars failing to start, the glitches are a major headache for players looking to enjoy the new luxury zone. Rockstar has recognized most of the issues, and with an upcoming patch on the horizon, there’s a silver lining that players can look forward to. In the meantime, patience and a few quick workarounds are the only recourses to keep the opulence of the mansions from turning into a source of annoyance.