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TL;DR Android Auto is widely failing to connect or stay connected, especially on Pixel and Samsung phones.
Wired connections appear to be most affected, but reports of wireless connection issues are also increasing.
Users suspect a recent update or Android security feature is causing the problem, but there’s no official fix yet.
Update: March 24, 2026 (9:28 PM ET): Google has now acknowledged the ongoing Android Auto connectivity issue. Here’s what’s happening with fixes.
Original article: March 23, 2026 (11:36 PM IST): A growing number of Android users are complaining that they can’t reliably connect their phones to Android Auto anymore. Reports explaining the ongoing issue are piling up across Reddit and Google’s support forums.
The issue appears to affect both wired and wireless Android Auto connections, with Pixel and Samsung Galaxy users reporting the bulk of the problems.
Have you ever had connectivity issues with Android Auto? 842 votes Yes, I have issues regularly. 61 % Yes, but they're rare. 20 % No, Android Auto works flawlessly. 15 % I don't have or don't use Android Auto. 4 %
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