diff --git a/codecov.yml b/codecov.yml
index 5cecf4809..b0084519f 100644
--- a/codecov.yml
+++ b/codecov.yml
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ codecov:
     layout: "reach, diff, flags, files"
     behavior: default
   require_ci_to_pass: true
+  ignore:
+    - "src/scenic/simulators/**"
 cli:
   plugins:
     pycoverage:
diff --git a/src/scenic/simulators/carla/simulator.py b/src/scenic/simulators/carla/simulator.py
index 44cc05b36..6e7022bae 100644
--- a/src/scenic/simulators/carla/simulator.py
+++ b/src/scenic/simulators/carla/simulator.py
@@ -139,6 +139,8 @@ def setup(self):
             if not os.path.exists(self.record):
                 os.mkdir(self.record)
             name = "{}/scenario{}.log".format(self.record, self.scenario_number)
+            # Carla is looking for an absolute path, so convert it if necessary.
+            name = os.path.abspath(name)
             self.client.start_recorder(name)
 
         # Create objects.