Gemini on Android Auto quits after 10 seconds

Android Auto users are reporting that Gemini stops answering questions and searches, processing a request for about 10 seconds before giving up and ending the task.

The failure has been reported across Google, Samsung, and Motorola devices, according to user reports. Resetting Android Auto settings and updating the phone do not fix the problem, users say.

Android Authority has reached out to Google for comment. The outlet reported the reports on 2 October 2026.

The bug lands on an assistant that is meant to handle hands-free requests in the car, where drivers rely on voice commands for navigation, messages, and searches. When Gemini drops a request after 10 seconds, the task simply ends without an answer.

Earlier this week, Android Authority also reported on a separate Android Auto issue that prevented users from making calls while their flip phones were closed.

What users can try

Based on the reports, the usual fixes are not working: resetting Android Auto settings and updating the phone have both failed to resolve the Gemini issue. Until Google responds, there is no confirmed workaround.