Android Auto running in a car's infotainment display. | Image by Google
Android Auto's newest update, version 17.2.662404, is crashing for a wave of drivers, just weeks after Google patched a separate connectivity problem. The bug hits phones from the Galaxy S26 Ultra to the latest Google Pixel phones, and there's no fix yet.
Android Auto is crashing again, just weeks after Google said it was fixed
The pattern repeats: some drivers get disconnected every few minutes, and others say the app crashes the moment audio plays.
A Reddit thread describes widespread crashes after Android Auto's 17.2.662404 update. | Image by Partian via Reddit
The bug isn't picking favorites either, hitting phones and cars across manufacturers. Google has reportedly been asked for comment, per a new report, but hasn't responded yet.
If you are affected by this newest Android Auto crashing bug, what's your next move?
Why this crash wave is more than just a minor annoyance
Losing navigation, music, or hands-free calls mid-drive pulls your attention off the road exactly when it shouldn't. Holding off on the update looks like the safer call for now, and if you already installed it, Google's support channels are a better bet than assuming a fix is imminent.
This also isn't Android Auto's first scare recently. Google patched a separate round of disconnection issues just weeks ago, on the heels of Galaxy S26 owners' own connectivity struggles back in March.
What you can do about it right now
This bug isn't tied to one phone brand or Android version. It's Android Auto's own 17.2.662404 build causing the trouble, and Google hasn't confirmed a cause yet.
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How to fix Android Auto crashing after the 17.2.662404 update
Some drivers say rolling back to version 17.0 stops it. To roll back, you may just need to uninstall Android Auto's updates from the Play Store, restart, then hold off updating again until Google confirms a fix.
Another Reddit user says rolling back to Android Auto 17.0 stopped the crashing. | Image by vinootje via Reddit
That said, this hasn't worked for everyone.
Google needs updates that actually stick
I'll be direct: "We fixed it" needs to actually hold, especially for an app used with eyes elsewhere. Three scares in four months look like a pattern in how updates get tested.
Connecting to hundreds of car head units is genuinely hard, and Google usually moves fast once an issue blows up. Still, I'd love a public beta window before these updates actually go stable.
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Johanna Romero is a Senior News Writer at PhoneArena, covering mobile technology news across Android, iOS, wearables, and the Google ecosystem she knows best. Drawing on 15 years in IT and tech support from 2007 to 2022, she brings a user-friendly eye for the practical features and lesser-known tricks readers care about. Google named her an official #TeamPixel member in 2022, and she also reviews the latest devices on her YouTube channel, JoJo the Techie.
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