GoKawiilAndroid Auto steering-wheel buttons still skip two songs per press, users say
Multiple Android Auto users report that a single press of steering-wheel next/previous buttons skips two tracks instead of one, affecting apps like Spotify, YouTube Music and Tidal across different cars and aftermarket stereos. The issue, first flagged by 2026 Toyota RAV4 owners earlier this year, persists on the latest Android Auto 18.0, and Google has acknowledged complaints without issuing a confirmed fix.
GoKawiil's interpretation of the reporting above, not reported fact.
The bug's recurrence across different phones, head units and apps suggests a software-level problem within Android Auto itself rather than a single manufacturer's hardware, which could complicate Google's efforts to isolate and fix it. Until resolved, the inconsistency may erode driver trust in using built-in controls safely while on the road.
- Steering-wheel media buttons are double-skipping tracks in Android Auto across multiple car brands and stereos.
- The issue has persisted for at least eight months despite being reported to Google support.
- No official fix has been confirmed, and it still appears on the latest Android Auto 18.0 version.
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-11-13
Published there as: “Android Auto’s music controls are still skipping two songs with one press”
Read the original report → The summary and analysis above are GoKawiil's own, written from reporting by the source above. Facts and quotes belong to the original publisher.