iPhone 12 and 2021 Honda Accord Wireless charging

I just bought a 2021 Honda Accord with wireless charging. but when I place my iPhone 12 on it, it initially shows charging for about 20 seconds and stops charging. I’ve seen this topic in other forums which reported that the problem is with the 12 itself. Others in the forum reported no problem with other iPhones that were capable of wireless charging and Android phones also worked. I tested this theory and dug out my old IPhone XR and indeed it charged on the pad. My iOS on the 12 is updated with 14.6. I power cycled the phone as some suggested, but that did not work either. Are there any work arounds for this issue?

Posted on Jul 10, 2021 10:02 AM

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Nov 13, 2021 12:43 PM in response to MGoldWoodlands

It’s unfathomable that Apple doesn’t qualify its products to universal Qi products in any modern vehicle - especially Honda. There is no excuse - and I can’t believe I’m returning an iPhone 13 Pro and stick with my old phone - but at least it works in my 21 Honda Accord Hybrid. When Apple fixes this - I’ll re-up. #itsonyouapple

Jul 11, 2021 3:03 PM in response to MGoldWoodlands

I have tried it with and without the case. Same result.

Aug 31, 2021 3:13 PM in response to glkny

I too am having the same issue. Just purchased my iPhone 12 last month. I have a 2021 Honda passport. No luck wirelessly charging….my last phone never had an issue.

glkny

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19 points

Sep 3, 2021 4:55 PM in response to Jndk

Glad to hear, they should pass that on to all Honda dealers.

glkny

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19 points

Sep 11, 2021 5:43 AM in response to Jndk

This is not good news.

Jndk

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13 points

Sep 11, 2021 7:25 AM in response to glkny

Nope, but it kind of gets me annoyed so i am going to keep on top of honda to get it resolved.

Oct 7, 2021 7:09 PM in response to kilbi68

I love how it has been a year since the iPhone 12 came out and still no fix. Go figure.

psc53

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8 points

Oct 21, 2021 3:16 PM in response to Mmusicprod

Same problem. 3 trips to the honda dealer and they have no solution. If it happens only on the iphone 12, it seems like an Apple problem.

midevr

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8 points

Oct 27, 2021 11:11 PM in response to pegasusV

Just bought my Passport (2021). Hoping there is a fix in the works. Kind of a bummer that we can’t use this pretty cool feature. Hopefully someone will let us know here if any headway is made.

Sep 3, 2021 12:20 PM in response to glkny

I can confirm that the built in charging pad does not work with the iPhone 12 Pro as well (2022 civic touring + IPhone 12 Pro). Purchased yesterday. My phone with or without the MagSafe case not charge after the first 15-30 seconds on the civic’s built in charging mat. I called the dealership, they were of course unaware of the issue. I’m somewhat taken aback that apple and honda did not foresee this issue in a care with wireless apple play built in… i mean, did nobody set the new phones down on the charging pad during development? There’s misses and then there are failures. This is a failure.

pegasusV

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8 points

Oct 23, 2021 9:09 AM in response to herbswans

I , too, have a 2021 Honda Passport. This inability to charge any iPhone 12 is an issue. The service people were able to charge androids. They ran an entire diagnostic and everything is working in the vehicle. They have flagged my account and will let me know if there is a fix. Glad it isn’t my imagination.

AnnieL2

Community Specialist

Jul 12, 2021 11:11 AM in response to MGoldWoodlands

MGoldWoodlands,

Got it. Connecting with Apple is the next step. Here's that link for easy access: Apple Get Support

Cheers.

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