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3 publications · September 28, 2026
Gemini on Android Auto failing to answer questions and handle 911 calls
Key points
- Gemini on Android Auto is refusing to answer questions for some drivers, simply giving up on responses.
- A separate issue involves Gemini mishandling emergency 911 calling, a basic safety feature.
- Gemini is becoming the only assistant option on Android Auto, replacing Google Assistant.
- The issues were first reported on September 28 and confirmed by additional outlets by October 2.
Summary
(AI)
Android Police first flagged a problem on September 28: Gemini on Android Auto has trouble with 911 calls. By October 2, a broader failure appeared, in which Gemini stops answering driver questions altogether. Google has not confirmed a fix or a timeline.
The timing matters because Google has been replacing Google Assistant with Gemini on Android Auto, which leaves users with no fallback. The 911 problem and the question-answering failure appear to be separate problems, but both point to the same unreliability.
