It actually happened with Toyota around 2010: they went into a settlement regarding an unintended acceleration issue because it was proven the code was terrible and a single bit-flip could cause the behaviour.
replyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009%E2%80%932011_Toyota_vehic...
Bit of context to this, it was demonstrated that it was a hypothetical possibility, but the issue couldn't be demonstrated in lab conditions. Stuck floormats, pedals, and confused drivers remain the only actual explanations for the real events behind the lawsuits.
replyVery interesting read. Thank you for the link.
replyAnother interesting case: a proven case of bit-flip that affected a voting machine in Belgium: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/subatomic-particl...
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