Some Tesla Owners Report Malfunctioning Dog Mode In New Update [Video]

Tesla’s Dog Mode has been one of its most well-revered features ever since it was revealed. It allows pet owners to temporarily exit their vehicles while keeping their pets safe and cool in the car. But what happens when it malfunctions?

A newer software update pushed by Tesla to its fleet has raised questions on the reliability of Dog Mode in its cars, leading to at least two reports of the bug on social media. But not all owners are reporting issues—some say the feature works fine, which perhaps makes the issue even scarier since the failure seems to be rare and unpredictable.

So while the mode may work for most owners, it may have the chance of malfunctioning and resulting in an uncontrolled temperature in the cabin.

For those unfamiliar with the feature, Dog Mode is meant to safely leave a pet inside of a vehicle without its owners. The mode activates the car’s climate …