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[Bug Report][3.9.5] v-combobox has duplicate "combobox" roles within the component

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Since Sep 23, 2025.

a11y C: VCombobox T: bug T: regression
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Description

Environment

Vuetify Version: 3.10.2
Vue Version: 3.5.21
OS: macOS 10.15.7 (current)

Steps to reproduce
  1. open the reproduction link
  2. inspect and search for "combobox"
  3. you should see two "combobox"
Expected Behavior

There should be only one "combobox" role per the component. Ideally on the input element according to https://www.w3.org/WAI/ARIA/apg/patterns/combobox/examples/combobox-autocomplete-both/.

Actual Behavior

After 3.9.5, implementation seems to have added "combobox" role on the input element however, an ancestor element with classname v-field also has the "combobox" role. Creating issues on a11y users and playwright integrations.

Reproduction Link

https://play.vuetifyjs.com/#...

Images

https://cdn.cosmicjs.com/2e3e3e70-977e-11f0-bba7-d56988718db7-Screenshot-2025-09-22-at-3-33-14PM.png

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