A SiriusXM Update Sent Some Audi Screens Into a Forced-Reboot Loop For Months

A reader reported their 2020 Audi A4's infotainment system repeatedly rebooted due to a SiriusXM app update issue. This highlights the challenges of integrating numerous apps with complex in-car software. The problem affected multiple Audi owners, prompting discussions on online forums. The issue was not new, with complaints surfacing months before Audi's official recall this summer. The satellite radio app update, intended for newer Audi software, caused compatibility problems. SiriusXM later reverted the update, but the issue persisted for some Audi owners. Audi confirms the problem's origins with the SiriusXM app. However, Audi also shares blame for the issue. Audi clarifies that a programming update by SiriusXM caused the problem. They recommended a MMI update to resolve the remaining compatibility issues caused by the conflicting versions.