Unfortunately, Android Auto is not exempt from bugs, and a new issue is affecting the infotainment system. Specifically, the icons have become gigantic, rendering the screen unreadable. Currently, there is no official solution from Google.
Indeed, Android Auto is experiencing an increasing number of bugs. While the issue of sound cutting out in wireless mode has resurfaced, some users are facing oversized icons on the interface. What’s worse, they are so large that, for some, the infotainment system is completely unusable. In short, this is a very frustrating bug, especially considering that Android Auto now has 250 million users worldwide.
A New Bug Renders The Android Auto Interface Unreadable
The problem is not restricted to a single application. We are seeing enlarged icons for apps like Spotify and Google Maps, which recently launched its new Material 3 Expressive interface. The bug is unpredictable; sometimes, only specific areas become oversized, such as the navigation in split-screen mode.
The first reports date back to May 2025 according to 9to5Google, especially among users of the beta version. This would not be unusual, except that this bug is now affecting stable versions of the infotainment system, including Android Auto 15.1, in which Gemini has been noted for availability this fall.
It seems that the source of the issue is likely software rather than hardware, as various vehicles and smartphones are affected. The same goes for the Android operating system version: not all are the same. Google has not commented on this bug, and its exact origin remains a mystery. Multiple versions of Android Auto are affected, which complicates the efforts of the Mountain View firm to provide a corrective update. Among the temporary solutions mentioned are resetting the system or using a different cable for wired connections, though these don’t work for everyone, so this should be kept in mind.
While awaiting an official announcement from Google, this bug causing oversized icons continues to disrupt the lives of unfortunate drivers. The connected driving experience is completely marred by this issue, which the Mountain View firm still does not address despite the months passing and complaints online.
