CarPlay not working properly after iOS update?

I've been having the same problem for a week and stumbled on a solution that worked for me at least. My CarPlay has been working fine for years and suddenly last week after an iOS update (17.4.1), it stopped working. I went through all the troubleshooting steps - reset my infotainment system, reset my phone to factory settings, checked screen time for any restrictions, etc. When I read somebody saying they reset their network and that fixed it, it occurred to me that maybe my VPN was blocking CarPlay for some reason. When I turn off VPN, CarPlay starts working. I've been able to reproduce this at will - turn on VPN, no CarPlay; turn off VPN, CarPlay works.

I have this on and the problem is still present.

Life saver, I was about to rip my head unit out. It was my VPN all along

I have seen no announcement from Apple to date that they intend to fix the CarPlay bug they apparently introduced with IOS 17.1.1. Shame, I expect more from Apple given the premium we pay for their brand. One possible workaround I have found is to "reset the entertainment center" in the vehicle to factory reset. This is something you would likely do when selling your car. This worked for me, but the downside is that it eliminates all of your paired devices, all of your driving history, saved addresses settings etc. If you do not wish to lose those settings then this fix is not for you.

Apple needs to fix the code, it is not about all this list of steps… basically useless… issue is when the phone switches bands from 5g to lower ones… really, fix it… these things are too expensive for this kind of mistakes… my wife’s android works like a charm when connected to the car and it’s a 5g as well… and it’s cheaper…

My daughter‘s CarPlay stopped working after we both got new iPhones with the new iOS 17. I tried all of the ideas on the Internet, resetting the infotainment, deleting the phone, reinstalling it, going into diagnostic mode, etc. nothing worked. I decided to get a USB-C to lightning adapter so I could use the old charger and that seem to do the trick. It is now working like it used to.!

Same issue after 17.4.1 update. Car play works, but will not show the full screen with function buttons. Latest update caused this issue. Been working fine for 2 1/2 years.

This worked on my Volvo V60! Thank you!

Update 17.5.1 did not fix Carplay it is the update that screwed my up

If you have a Volvo with Google software and car play isn’t working, dealer showed me the fix to 17.4.1. Restart your phone AND restart the infotainment system by holding down the home button on the dash above the volume knob and keep holding until system shuts down and restarts with the Volvo logo, then release the button until restart finishes. Then plug your phone in, select Car play on the apps menu and you’re good to go.

After the 17.4.1 update, Carplay won't show the normal music screen, and I get a message saying read the privacy information. Instead, I get a split screen with map and a small picture of album playing. How do I get back my old music screen?

If you have a Volvo with Google software and car play isn’t working, dealer showed me the fix to 17.4.1. Restart your phone AND restart the infotainment system by holding down the home button on the dash above the volume knob and keep holding until system shuts down and restarts with the Volvo logo, then release the button until restart finishes. Then plug your phone in, select Car play on the apps menu and you’re good to go.

Hi! This happened to me and just fixed it! Delete/forget all devices connected to your car. Make sure the name of your phone matches your model. If you have an iPhone Pro Max - the name should be exactly iPhone Pro Max. Then repair your device and should work!

What I realized about this issue is that it happens every time the cellular network switches, since my previous phone was an 11, LTE, no issues, the 13 is 5G and whenever it switches to LTE, 5G+ or whatever, CarPlay crashes, no issues over Bluetooth, so, Apple, check your programming and debug your software, my wife’s android works just fine and switches between networks with no issues when connected to the car.

My apple carplay stopped working all of sudden after updating verson on my toyotta corolla . i called support team but no solution. im very used to get gps on the screen and its effecting me a lot. just learned people are facing his issue but no fix yet. hope this issue will be resloved soon.