I found this because I was getting this issue - I can tell you how it happens for me and hence can avoid it…
If I push Stop/spacebar while I’m still writing automation data (i.e. with a midi controller or mouse or whatever) then the track stays red.If you stop writing and then wait for a split second then the track will de-red itself and you can then press stop - all will be fine and it’ll read after that.
So basically - when writing dont be hasty pushing ‘stop’
Does that work your end?