Android Auto navigation suddenly not shown on HUD?

[krissrock]

gonna test on mine... I rarely use this feature, but when i do, it's very nice

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[joeev]

Ok, update on my situation:

-Tried apple maps, worked fine
- reset PCM (20 second volume knob press) and Google maps still didn't work after that.


Seems to be pointing to google/android issue

 

[joeev]

Just checked the Google maps page in the Google Play store and it shows that the last update was Jan 14, 2026, which is right before jwatte made this post. Seems to correlate.

I reported the issue in the maps app through the "help and feedback" function to try and get it on their radar. If anybody else wants to report it, we can be the squeaky wheel

 

[JollyRed]

Just checked the Google maps page in the Google Play store and it shows that the last update was Jan 14, 2026, which is right before jwatte made this post. Seems to correlate.

I reported the issue in the maps app through the "help and feedback" function to try and get it on their radar. If anybody else wants to report it, we can be the squeaky wheel

Good sleuthing. I'll file a similar request.

I guess this is a motivation for me to finally try Waze. Do you need to do anything special to get Android Auto to default to Waze instead of Google Maps?

 

[krissrock]

I just tried on mine, and it works. However, it will not show on the main display UNLESS you have a destination set.
So just sitting the car, i cannot get Google maps to show on the main screen... But I've i start navigation to a destination, it comes up as expected. And I'm Android

 

[JollyRed]

I just tried on mine, and it works. However, it will not show on the main display UNLESS you have a destination set.
So just sitting the car, i cannot get Google maps to show on the main screen... But I've i start navigation to a destination, it comes up as expected. And I'm Android

Thanks for checking. When you say "main screen" are you referring to the HUD? Or one of the other screens (behind the steering wheel or on the center console)? The problem some of us are experiencing is specific to navigation instructions in the HUD. The other screens are working as expected.

 

[krissrock]

Thanks for checking. When you say "main screen" are you referring to the HUD? Or one of the other screens (behind the steering wheel or on the center console)? The problem some of us are experiencing is specific to navigation instructions in the HUD. The other screens are working as expected.

the main drivers screen...
if y'all were only talkin about the HUD, then my bad

 

[RandomMacan]

To confirm and reference for future findability. Google maps works fine across the various screens, except the HUD as of last week.

Seems to coincide with an update on Google's side, however their products update frequently e.g. every 2 weeks to 3 months.

I notified my dealership and the service department are currently looking into it. Appointment fir end of Feb to also do the software update/recall.

 

[tildascot]

Same issue here. Started yesterday and only affects Android Auto. Porsche nav still shows in the HUD.

 

[markxwagner]

Same issue here. Started yesterday and only affects Android Auto. Porsche nav still shows in the HUD.

Same here. Started about a week ago. Missing from the HUD but the other displays are still correct. Wasted lots of time rebooting, clearing storage, etc.

 

[tildascot]

Another thing that I've noticed is that the right hand information 'circle' tells me that Android Auto is active rather than also putting the next turn direction on the dash.

So it affects the dash and the HUD.

 

[BfG]

To confirm same issue! No HUD directions and no directions on the right circle. I do have directions on main screen and middle of cockpit screen. If it's a google maps issue then Porsche won't help.

Did people say Waze still works? I did read many times that Google wants to phase drivers onto Waze from Google maps.

P.s. logged into app store and there was an update for maps?! Fingers cross...

 

[MMR]

To confirm same issue! No HUD directions and no directions on the right circle. I do have directions on main screen and middle of cockpit screen. If it's a google maps issue then Porsche won't help.

Did people say Waze still works? I did read many times that Google wants to phase drivers onto Waze from Google maps.

I use Waze on my MY26 and it’s never shown in the right circle, I don’t have the HUD so can’t comment on that

 

[ch2576]

Same issue here with a macan 4, can't get either Google Maps or Apple maps to show in the HUD. It used to work fine. It also happened a day after we did the latest software update at the dealership, maybe just bad timing.

 

[jwatte]

can't get either Google Maps or Apple maps to show in the HUD

Okay, so that sounds like it's a Porsche problem, not an Android Auto problem!

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