By Ben Schoon
Publication Date: 2026-08-20 16:30:00
Some issues with random Android Auto disconnects and freezes in recent weeks should be fixed with the latest updates, Google says.
Over the past month or two there’s been a spike in user reports of Android Auto randomly freezing or disconnecting, often every few minutes. There’s no rhyme or reason to these reports, with the issue cropping up around a ton of different Android phones and vehicle combinations. It’s not been universally affecting users, but has shown up for quite a lot of folks.
For a platform used for navigation behind the wheel, that’s incredibly frustrating, so those affected have been eagerly awaiting a fix.
In a comment from a Community Specialist, Google says that Android Auto 17.4 and newer updates should fix these issues.
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to report that the team has implemented a fix. Please update your Android Auto app to the latest version (17.4 or…