Car icons are disappearing from Google Maps in Android Auto (but you might be able to fix it)

How to fix disappearing car icons when using Google Maps with Android Auto.
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Don't Update Google Maps if You Use Android Auto, As Widespread Bug Hits Users

A Google Maps bug that causes the car icon to disappear on Android Auto is still waiting for a fix, as more users are reportedly hitting it ...

Dude, where's my car? Android Auto users report vanishing icon bug

Some Android Auto users say Google Maps keeps making their car icon disappear, even though navigation itself continues to ...
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Android Auto bug causes your car to vanish from Google Maps

A weird bug on Android Auto is causing your car to vanish from Google Maps, but needed functionality is still in place. Over ...
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Google Maps lets you customize your car icon on Android Auto and CarPlay – how to do it

New updates to Google Maps have made it possible to show a custom car icon during navigation through both Android Auto and CarPlay. Here’s how it works. Back in February 2025, Google Maps introduced ...