If ADAS recalibration is not performed after windshield replacement, what is a likely issue?

• A. The wipers will automatically calibrate themselves.
• B. The vehicle's color will appear off in cameras.
• C. Sensors or cameras may read misaligned data, leading to warnings or unsafe behavior.
• D. The windshield will crack more easily.

Answer: (C)

ADAS relies on sensors and cameras that use the windshield area as a reference. When the windshield is replaced, the alignment of these sensors can shift. If recalibration isn’t done, the data the system reads from cameras and sensors won’t match the actual road conditions. That misalignment can trigger warnings or cause the safety features to respond incorrectly, potentially reducing things like lane-keeping, following-distance cues, or automated braking—rising safety risk. The other ideas aren’t tied to recalibration: wipers don’t automatically calibrate ADAS, windshield color or visibility changes aren’t caused by recalibration, and cracks aren’t a direct result of this process.