Apple CarPlay keeps disconnecting (2021)

Wireless CarPlay on my 2021 Hyundai i30 keeps disconnecting at random intervals. In addition to that, it also disconnects at one specific location during my morning commute to work without fail every morning. To me they seem like two different issues, even though they share the same outcome.

The audio unit issuer for Hyundai, Seednav, has already released an update regarding this concern and I have installed it in my car. Unfortunately the issue still remains the same. Recent communications with Seednav have resulted in the blame being pointed towards apple. Is there a fix in the making for this issue?


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Posted on Mar 9, 2021 3:19 AM

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Posted on May 2, 2021 6:03 AM

The latest update from Apple (14.5) has given me enough proof to say that this is mostly an Apple issue rather than the manufacturers. Ever since my phone was updated to 14.5, the dropouts have reduced significantly. I managed to do a 3 hour journey today with maps and spotify running for the entire jorney without any issues.

Although it hasn't completely cured the problem, it seems like we are one step closer to the solution.

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Mar 10, 2021 4:23 PM in response to Nicholas_B2

Hey Nicholas_B2,


Thank you for your response. I’ve tried each and every step in that article. It still seems to be an ongoing issue. The audio unit supplier has issued an update which was supposed to address the issue but that failed. I have contacted apple support and lodged a case.

Hopefully there will be a fix from Apple’s end in the next major update. Not sure whether iOS 14.5 will have it but only time will tell whether that would make any difference to the concern which is experienced by multiple users across multiple car brands.

Hoping for the best!

Mar 11, 2021 6:34 AM in response to CarsonTuning

Thanks for getting back with us, Nicholas_B2. At the moment, it does not look like your car is compatible with CarPlay, as you can see here: CarPlay: More than 600 models to choose from. If it was working previously, then no longer worked after an update, it would definitely be something the manufacturer would need to work on to restore compatibility. Not to worry though! We're sure Hyundai and Seednav will have another update available for you soon, so you can return to enjoying this feature.


Have a wonderful day!

Apr 11, 2021 10:23 PM in response to mario49

Apple CarPlay problems has nothing to do with car manafacturers! My Brand new Kia uses automatic CarPlay as a selling point also has the same problem and this problem is across all brands of car! This is an Apple problem no one else’s , it even does it with the apple

lead plugged in.

this has to be sorted it’s dangerous to use.

im ready for a phone upgrade and I’ve had every Apple phone since the iPhone 4 but I won’t be upgrading to the iPhone 12 in a months time if this problem continues Ile buy a Samsung for the first time which have no such issues at all

Apr 28, 2021 6:26 PM in response to CarsonTuning

Just got a 2021 Elantra and have been experiencing this issue too. Its extremely frustrating when it is constantly disconnecting. It is also super dangerous when I have to manually reconnect every time it disconnects while driving since I need to use the maps. It's a brand new car but the system works like an old one. I hope the get around to resolve this issue since I paid good money to have these features.

May 6, 2021 5:14 AM in response to Dan765

Yes, and many of them share a common code base.


Most auto makers do not write their own software, they outsource it to a handful of vendors that users never know are in common.


If you feel it is your iPhone:



Have you contacted Pioneer? They are likely the ones who will need to fix their CarPlay implementation.

Jul 7, 2021 4:00 PM in response to Apple_4eva

For me this happens always at the exact same spot on the road. Exactly the spot down to a few feet.

When it happens, the wireless carplay disconnects and is not able to reconnect even if i reset the entertainment system and the phone.

I wonder if it's limited to Hyundai / Kia / Genesis who share the same entertainment system software, or does this happen on other cars as well.

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