This Android Auto update may be a problem for some using wireless car connections

Some Android Auto users are reportedly experiencing a frustrating issue. As per user complaints, this issue is forcing their phones to unexpectedly reboot when they are trying out wireless connections for their car systems. This problem appears to have arisen after the release of Android Auto versions 13.4 and 13.5, leading to a significant increase in user complaints, particularly on Reddit (spotted by Android Authority).
However, has yet to acknowledge the issue, one user also suggested a workaround to temporarily mitigate the issue. Affected users can update to the latest Android Auto version, 13.7, which was recently released. However, users who still experience problems should check the Google Play Store for an update. It's also important to note that, most complaints appear to originate from those using version 13.5.

One Reddit user described their experience, stating, “as soon as Android Auto connects and I attempt to interact with the screen, my OnePlus 12 reboots.”
Another user noted: “I’ve tried everything I can think of, but nothing works. It’s like I’ve been scammed out of a good feature in my brand-new car.”
Several others have reported similar issues with their devices restarting or malfunctioning when connected to Android Auto wirelessly.
“I’m having the same issue with a 2021 Audi Q5 and a OnePlus 12 running AA 13.5. It only becomes responsive after I interact with the phone while it’s connected to Android Auto. Otherwise, it soft-reboots and then reconnects automatically,” a third user highlighted.
A fourth user claimed that “this issue only started about a week ago. Before then, Android Auto worked flawlessly. Now, it reboots my phone seemingly out of nowhere.”
In addition to the reboot problem, some users have reported that their wireless connectivity is completely broken, with 9to5Google uncovering similar complaints on Google’s support forums.
A Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra owner wrote: “After the January 27, 2025, update, wireless Android Auto stopped working for me. Wired connections are fine, but I’ve seen other users reporting the same problem.”
Other forum users confirmed the issue, mentioning that they must restart their phones every time they disconnect or turn off the car: “I have to restart my phone to reconnect Android Auto every time I turn off the car or disconnect the phone.”