Apple Watch affecting my iPhone's bluetooth connection with my car

Good morning! I recently got an Apple Watch SE. Before I started using it, when I got in my car my phone would automatically connect to my car's system via Bluetooth and be able to play music without me doing anything. After I started using the watch, the automatic connection no longer happens. When I go into the bluetooth settings on my phone, it shows that the car is connected. When I tap on the car where it says 'Connected' the phone connects and then I can start hearing audio. Any ideas on how to make the connection seamless to where I don't have to go in and tap on the car in bluetooth settings everytime I get in my car?

I have a 2016 toyota 4runner, iPhone XS Max, Apple Watch SE. The name of the bluetooth device for my car is CarAccessorySystem.

Thanks in advance