Wireless Carplay disconnects at the same place on my commute with new iPhone 13

Did you ever find a fix for this. My iPhone does this every time I leave my house and come home at the same intersection. I as well thought maybe it was a location service on one of my apps or something but have had a hard time finding the problem.

Same exact issue. 2022 Accord Hybrid & 2022 F150. iPhone Pro 13 Max. Same locations throughout the city of Austin. Read the thread and we are all reporting the same symptoms. Would be nice to get a fix/update. Chevrolet non-Car Play route starting to get my attention.

I have the same problem, Carplay disconnects at the same place and several places on my commute. I have a iPhone 14 Pro Max, a new car also. It is all new hardware and the issue continues to this date.

I’ve had this constantly happening with my wireless car play in my 22’ Ford Bronco (at Campbell Rd in Richardson, TX). I recently traded for a 22’ Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the wireless car play does NOT disconnect in the same place anymore. I wonder if it a Ford issue rather than an Apple issue?

As it is a place that causes the disconnect, it must be related to something special about that location, most likely either a cellular dead spot or a source of radio interference.

To troubleshoot it, is CarPlay connected via Bluetooth or cable? If Bluetooth, try switching to cable. Bluetooth operates in an unlicensed radio frequency band, and many other devices and services share that same radio frequency range. In particular, building security systems and traffic control systems such as “smart” traffic light systems all use that range. Also, if you are using the vehicle’s Wi-Fi connection, it also operates in that band.

I got the exact same issue, I thought I was going nuts, but yeah I know exactly where it will get disconnect (and I’m using wired Connection) and I have been in touch with costumer services and they always says nothing is wrong, and this is an issue only few people are having it. They won’t acknowledge that this is actually an issue that needs their attention!

someone said it is something with 5g connection, so I made an automated command to only connect 4g when CarPlay is enabled. Working pretty good so far, less disconnections.

My 2021 Kia Sorento does the same thing in the exact location on 75. I also have an iPhone 13 Pro as well. In other vehicles it didn’t happen to me so i don’t get it. We have a 2023 Mazda CX 9 and it works fine. Also on my in laws highlander. I honestly thought it was just my Kia until I seen this post

this ia happening in wired connections as well, I have an iPhone 14 pro max, and I’m having the same issue! And Apple doesn’t seem to care about that issue. I’ve talked to them sooooo many times! And they came to the conclusion that nothing is wrong

I don’t think it’s the phone- my iPhone 11 does the very exact thing but I find it is getting much worse. I thought it was the carrier but I now think it is the ubiquity of Bluetooth devices & the increasing popularity with streaming which adds to interference along with more powerful routers. The solution: find some wired speakers for your car, that or wired headphones, however the latter is often illegal (we need to hear emergency vehicles when we’re driving).

I have a brand new iPhone 13 and I have the same problem. It also happened on my iPhone X when I went to a few locations it was disconnected and it disconnected every time in the same location so now I switch to Bluetooth before I get to that location and that seems to work then I turn the CarPlay back on once I’ve passed the area, it would sure be nice to know how to solve the problem permanently

Same thing has happened to me for a few years, across my iPhone 11 and 13. Seems like the location has changed slightly, recently. On the same road, but now happens about 2 miles closer than before. It re-connects a little quicker in the new spot.

Same issue with disconnection, same location every day. Someone else mentioned Denver Colorado between Lone Tree 192 and Ridgegate 193 exits. Same spot for me every time I drive it regardless of time. F150 2021, iPhone 13 Pro

it absolutely will not disconnect if you are wired. The problem is you are "plugged" in but still using wireless. Disable wireless projection in your car then plug in and it won't happen. Its something in your city in that area causing interference

I’ve got a 2023 GLC & notice that the problem occurs when I pass an electric road toll ( Australia ). It seems that the car play auto mutes, but then it goes into a disconnect mode.

I’ve also had the same problem where CarPlay disconnects when I enter my car park.

This also happens to me on I25 and Lincoln (between Cabelas and the Schwab campus). It happens on both of my cars, one is a Toyota and the other is an aftermarket Alpine ilx-507. I am convinced it is RF related. It is most likely interfering with the Wifi signal that carries Carplay. Fun fact: Bluetooth is only used for the initial handshake then you can actually turn it off and Carplay will still work.