iPhone 13 not automatically connecting to car bluetooth

Thanks BigJ2. I downloaded IOS 15.2.1, removed my phone from the car & car from phone, re-paired them and I have the same problems. If my call goes through the car at all…it quickly switches the call back to the iPhone and I can’t change it back.

I am having the same issue - cannot pair my phone 13 mini with my 2011 MB GLK 350. It worked seamlessly with my iPhone 8. The car can see my iPhone but cannot pair - it just spins. Please help Apple! It’s unacceptable not to be hand free in the car. This is dangerous. I want my old iPhone 8 back.

Hi,

Apple needs to figure it out asap as I have absolutely the same issue with the same phones. No problem with iPhone 8 in any car, but no automatic connection to brand new cars! I use a 2021 Volvo XC60, a 2021 MB GLC and a 2018 VW Golf. iPhone 8 worked fine with all, iPhone 13 mini fails. It is definitely not the problem of the cars.

Also I have issues with earpods...

The recent iOS update did not help at all...

I know from previous thread about another problem that Apple do read these and take account of them.

I also know, from pre-retirement life, that software, especially widely used software that has to take account of many phones and car types, is hard to fix and has to be thoroughly tested or it could create another problem, even worse.

I ask two things: -

1. That everyone keeps posting here to keep the pressure on Apple
2. That Apple comes on here to to tell their customers that they are working on it and their current estimate of when it will be fixed. I'm sure their lawyers can come up with a form of words that doesn't accept any liability but at least tells us that they care. On the evidence so far, they don't.

Very well said; I hope everyone keeps posting too. Even I find I’m starting to adapt and just gave up on making calls on the phone in the car. If anyone calls in I fumble to answer and put them on the phone’s speaker while I shout at the phone. I realize software updates are necessary but I also know no one will care enough at Apple to TRULY make it a priority. This is a very serious flaw that I’m sure could have been avoided.

Seriously! I cannot pair my 1phone 13 Premix to my car. The Jeep dealership had replaced my radio as it had factory error problems (That;s another story) but to he brief the stereo went out of control and flipped radio stations every second and had ac and heat turn on and the rear heat and car seat all n full max then full cold all at the same time. It was crazy! the dealership admitted Jeep 's own factory error and replace the entire radio system as it was found to be the source of problems. But now I cannot pair my 13 Promax to this car! Please help!

I have similar issue with my 2013 Honda. Always connected automatically with my iPhone XR, but with my new iPhone 13 Pro Bluetooth doesn't even seem to be available (no visible Bluetooth icon on car's display).

I have the exact same issue with my iPhone 13 pro max. It never pairs with my 2018 infinity qx60 and this was never an issue with my old iPhone. Please advice how to fix this issue. I’ve deleted all phones from my car and still it won’t work automatically when I only have this iPhone in the list..

I have iPhone 13 Pro 512 GB with iOS 15.2 and it is not connecting to BMW E70 bluetooth automatically. Even manual connection fails. Tried many things - forget devices, pair them again, change device name, restart - nothing. Sometimes the connection is established until the phone rings and then the connection is lost again. My previous iPhone was 6s 128 GB and I had absolutely no issues with bluetooth connection with the same car.

Looking forward for some reaction of Apple development team and please, tell your validation team to run regression tests regularly in order to avoid breaking perfectly working feature.

I have a Hyundai Accent Gls and an Iphone 13 Pro Max & surprise surprise... I have the same issues. I'm ready to throw this phone out the window every-time I have to manually reconnect to the bluetooth 3 times. It forces me to forget my device every-time I get into the car. Please Apple fix this issue. I've updated, deleted the memory off my car. Super frustrating.

I have the same problem with my Bluetooth headset (PLT voyager 5200). I can connect them but once I turn the headset of I’ll have to connect them all over again. This issue is sooo inconvenient for me because I use my headset as a security so I always can call for help if I faint due to my medical condition.

Like y’all. I just got a new iPhone 13 pro and I have to manually connect the Bluetooth in my 2014 Subaru. This wasn’t an issue going all the way back to my iPhones 5 - X. If this is an issue with my motorcycle, It’s going to be a lot more than inconvenient. Not really clear why I “upgraded” - a better camera - 5G that isn’t available yet - or maybe I just like to throw money away?

Having the same problem pairing my iPhone 13 Pro to my BMW 335i. Phone can see the car, car is asking for the code, but the phone goes into a loop waiting for the code and the join times out. Seems like this should have been fixed by Apple since this thread is now 3 months old. Very disappointing on the part of Apple...and a big time waster trying to resolve this!

I have the same issue. Also an SE2, and after updating to iOS15 my phone needs to be manually paired with my bluetooth Jabra 75 elite and my carkit.

It really is a shame that an update means a step backwards iso forward…..

Exact same, iPhone 13 and Forester 2011. Deleted from car and from phone and re connected but will not auto connect each time I start the car but will if I manually select it on my phone. iPhone 11 was no issues.