Android Auto is crashing (again), and nobody knows why (again)
Android Auto is crashing (again), and nobody knows why (again)
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-crashing-again-3684309/
Publish Date: 2026-07-06 04:04:00
Source Domain: www.androidauthority.com
Andy Walker / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Android Auto is glitching for users again after the recent update to version 17.2.
- Users report disconnections every few minutes, while some say Android Auto crashes whenever audio is played.
- The reports come just a month after Google pushed an update to fix previous disconnection issues.
Is Android Auto working fine for you after the latest update (v17.2)?
2 votes
Yes, it works fine.
0%
No, it’s crashing.
100%
My issues were never fixed.
0%
I don’t use Android Auto
0%
Even as Google plans to roll out a CarPlay-inspired redesign for Android Auto soon, it can’t seem to contain issues. According to reports, the app’s latest build keeps disconnecting from users’ devices randomly and frequently. Commenters on Reddit echo the sentiment, specifically after updating the app to version 17.2.662404.
As per the changelog recorded by APKMirror, this update was rolled out in Android Auto’s stable channel on Friday, July 3. Complaints are attributed to a wide range of Android devices and don’t seem limited to a single brand.
What specifically causes these instances is unclear, but there are a few signs, according to those experiencing them. These include frequent disconnections, with durations ranging from seconds to minutes across users, and crashes every time audio plays.
Those who’ve been suffering from Android Auto’s constant crashing suggest holding off on installing the latest update. Ones who have already installed the update say they plan to go back to the previous version.
Moreover, it doesn’t appear to be tied to any particular version of Android, and the only problem I can imagine is being related to any other update, such as the Play services update from late in June. Ironically, one of the Play services updates from last month was aimed at fixing Android Auto issues for users.
Furthermore, similar issues have been reported on the Google Issue Tracker. Google has taken note of these issues, but they’re all reported…
