# Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 changelog

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- Vendor: Red Dot Games
- Category: Games
- Official site: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1190000
- Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021)
- Harvested from: Steam (app 1190000)
- Entries below: 25 of 29 (newest first; the rest are on https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021)

What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog.

## Releases

### Pickup DLC + Patch 1.0.40

- Date: 2026-07-07
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/694264948876908342
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-694264948876908342

1.0.40
- Pickup DLC

### Hotfix 1.0.39.hf1

- Date: 2026-03-30
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/536630897372300049
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-536630897372300049

- Added Car Mechanic Simulator 2026 menu button
- Added Car Mechanic Simulator 2026 banner

### Rims DLC + Patch 1.0.39

- Date: 2026-02-03
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/503974549653554934
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-503974549653554934

1.0.39

- Rims 2 DLC

- fixed Unity Security Vulnerability

### Unity Security Vulnerability Fix

- Date: 2025-10-23
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/536616765394782665
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-536616765394782665

Unity Security Vulnerability Fix

### Hotfix 1.0.38.hf1

- Date: 2025-08-18
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/516344319031902941
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-516344319031902941

- Police DLC fixes

### Police DLC +  Patch 1.0.38

- Date: 2025-07-28
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/514090522374046575
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-514090522374046575

1.0.38
- Police DLC

### Hotfix 1.0.37.hf2

- Date: 2025-02-17
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/514076207082373510
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-514076207082373510

1.0.37.hf2
- Taxi DLC fixes

### Hotfix 1.0.37.hf1

- Date: 2025-01-20
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/739253661966795249
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-739253661966795249

1.0.37.hf1
- Taxi DLC bugs fixed

### Taxi DLC + Patch 1.0.37

- Date: 2025-01-17
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/739253566204543133
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-739253566204543133

1.0.37
- Taxi DLC
- Fix memory leak with car dials on dragstrip

### Patch 1.0.36

- Date: 2024-05-13
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/4217135368596805756
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-4217135368596805756

- Fixed minor translation errors
- Corrected Wrangler liveries
- Addition of missing V8 392 tuning manifold
- Fixed tuning manifold model in V8 345
- Adding a new version of the V8 392 RWD engine
- Added new CMS21 livery for Jeep Willys Military
- The suspension in the Jeep Wrangler has been changed
- Fix opening Car Info for cars with missing modding parts
- Corrected Ram 1500 Yellow Sport drive type

### Rims DLC + Patch 1.0.34

- Date: 2024-01-08
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/3899618910219604863
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-3899618910219604863

1.0.34
- Rims DLC
- Fixed game crash in Drag Practice mode

### Hotfix 1.0.33.hf1

- Date: 2023-11-29
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/3902994707202205107
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-3902994707202205107

- Fixed loading save with BMW M1 Procar
- Removed dummy rim from shop

### Patch 1.0.33

- Date: 2023-11-28
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/3902993981415600707
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-3902993981415600707

- Added missing power steering pump to I6 M30B35 engine
- I6 M30B35 now supports OBD Scanner
- Added missing power steering reservoir to BMW 635 CSi
- Unnecessary screw removed from I6 M88/1 engine
- Added missing ABS to BMW M3 and M4
- Small fixes in game localizations

### BMW DLC + Patch 1.0.32

- Date: 2023-11-21
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/3902993981388431837
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-3902993981388431837

- BMW DLC

### China DLC + Patch 1.0.31

- Date: 2023-09-12
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/3662044606842216531
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-3662044606842216531

- China DLC
- Fixed visual bug with Rim Cap (Car Salon)
- Fixed color issues with license plates, after installing two different ones
- Fixed bug with disappearing front bench when driving
- Fixed small bug related with workshop mod cars
- Small fixes in some engines

### Hotfix 1.0.30.hf2

- Date: 2023-07-06
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/3646275572481072931
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-3646275572481072931

- Fixed bug with lifter
- Added missing sound to V10 engine
- Added Chrysler 300C exhaust to editor

### Hotfix 1.0.30.hf1

- Date: 2023-06-30
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/3646275572459179539
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-3646275572459179539

- fixed Dodge Viper config & liveries
- fixed Dodge Hellcat liveries

### Dodge | Plymouth | Chrysler Remastered DLC + Patch 1.0.30

- Date: 2023-06-29
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/3646275572455319012
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-3646275572455319012

- Dodge | Plymouth | Chrysler Remastered DLC
- Fixed Nismo logo on Nissan seats
- Fixed rim custom paint type on Tire Changer
- Improved broken saves handling
- Added option to enable mouse and keyboard on Steam Deck

### Hotfix 1.0.29hf1

- Date: 2023-04-03
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/5408300766095766882
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-5408300766095766882

- Ford Mach 1 livery fixed
- Ford F350 config corrected
- Hinata Moon MK1 Special Edition config corrected

### Ford Remastered DLC + Patch 1.0.29

- Date: 2023-03-24
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/3696932373439943408
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-3696932373439943408

- Ford Remastered DLC
- Added FOV adjust option in the game settings
- Fixed Katagiri Katsumoto dials
- Fixed painting bug in V10 OHV MT8 engine head
- Fixed clipping gearbox bug in Bolt Atlanta F-Mill
- Add engineRpmMod
- Add larger chance to find DLC car on DLC release day
- Unlock ability to change fullscreen mode on steam deck
- Fix painting dirty car
- Fix restoring default color on tuning parts
- Fix setting mirrored bonus parts in game

Discord competition - Added 3 winning car configurations:
-Hinata Moon MK1 Special Edition 0Ts
-Katagiri Katsumoto Street Fighter
-Mayen M3 VM Track Pack

### Hotfix 1.0.28.hf1

- Date: 2023-02-02
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/3655269458092702303
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-3655269458092702303

- Fixed Aston Martin DB5 rim
- Mercedes exhausts now are available in Car Editor
- Fixed name of the I6 M119 timing chain
- Fixed speedometer in Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC
- Fixed front headlight in Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

### Mercedes Benz-DLC & Patch 1.0.28

- Date: 2023-01-26
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/3644009824652504210
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-3644009824652504210

- Mercedes Benz DLC
- Fixed driveshaft in Atom Renton
- Fixed oil pans in Mazda engines
- Aston Martin DBX and Vantage are now to be found in junkyard and barns
- Added missing tuning parts for Porsche DLC
- Fixed game freeze when trying to load broken localization mod from workshop
- Fixed game freeze when trying to load broken car mod from workshop
- Fixed bug with taillight mounting

### Patch 1.0.27

- Date: 2022-11-25
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/3512273737216396029
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-3512273737216396029

- Fixed bets in Drag Racing
- Bolt Reptilia R6 & Hammerdal Strale S spawn location fix
- Fixed suspension in Mayen T8. Gearbox is now blocked by rear driveshafts
- Fixed minor bugs with fees on map
- Minor fixes in Drag Racing

### Hotfix 1.0.26.hf2

- Date: 2022-11-11
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/5379014706376435462
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-5379014706376435462

- Measured power for Atom Renton is now properly saved
- Fixed mod bonus parts bug
- Drag index is now displayed in parking and map
- Fixed "New and shiny" achievement
- You can now tune I6 carburetor

### Hotfix 1.0.26.hf1

- Date: 2022-11-09
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190000/view/3398556047617960109
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/car-mechanic-simulator-2021/releases/steam-3398556047617960109

- Fixed Aston Martin suspension bug