Google Maps is missing your car icon? You're not alone
If you use Android Auto, you might notice your car icon or blue arrow disappearing from Google Maps when you switch to split-screen mode.
This glitch has popped up for a lot of users, across a range of phones, car models, and Android Auto versions.
The bug shows up more if you're using a custom
The bug shows up more if you're using a custom vehicle icon instead of the default one.
The good news: navigation and traffic updates still work fine—it's just the little car that's gone missing.
Force-quit Google Maps for a quick fix
Need a quick fix? Force-quit Google Maps on your phone to bring back the icon.
For something more reliable, switch back to the default blue arrow in your settings—many users say this solves it during longer drives.
Updating Android Auto, Maps, and Play Services (especially to version 16.0.66) has also helped some people get things back to normal.