I too am having issues with CarPlay connectivity ever since updating to IOS 16.5. Worked fine the day before updating and now can’t use any steering wheel buttons to control and sometimes just won’t connect at all. Very frustrating. This is NOT a Toyota issue, this is clearly from the Apple update! Please fix!
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16
This is what I did to Fix my disconnect problem. Has worked for a few days no issues.
It will cost about $60-80usd. Returnable through amazon.
Buy a bluetooth wireless CarPlay transmitter.
I know it sounds stupid to think it will work, because the transmitter still plugs into the USBa on the console. But it worked for my wired CarPlay on my 2022 Toyota Rav4, transmitted to my iPhone 12 running 16.6.
Now I have wireless Apple CarPlay, which works with my bluetooth and connects when I start the car.
Anyone who has read the entire thread knows that I tried everything including an entire system restore on the phone.
I spent a day on the phone with Toyota resetting the multi media.
I had about 3 calls on the phone with apple sending them logs and system failure records etc.
my phone works in other cars, and other phones work in my car. this was the only way to get my phone to work in my car.
They said they know about the problem, and there's nothing they can do until new software hopefully addresses it.
That's it for me. If it eventually fails I'll post back, otherwise, this is how I fixed my CarPlay issues.
I have a 2022 and am having the same issue as the op so I’m not sure if he was correct.
So, got a Bluetooth adapter. Still happened - sound cut out 🤦🏻♀️
I’m sorry to hear that. I guess you can try returning it for another but that doesn’t sound promising.
thank you so much - will try when get back to the car!
And a new phone didn’t fix it either? ****
Use the wireless adapter. Since getting Iphone 15 carplay now randomly drops and have to unplug wireless adapter and plug back in to car's usb port and then it reconnects. A pain!
Now I too have to plug and unplug the wireless adapter. Toyota should really fix this. Maybe a lawsuit?
I have a 2023 RAV4 and CarPlay is not working. Is this a Toyota issue or an Apple issue?
Hi,
Did the dongle work? We have the same issues described here on a 2021 Rav 4 Hybrid. iPhone 13, iOS 16.7.2. Thank you.
Yes, tried multiple times - never works
Did it work?
Ok but time to try again.
Let's not get into the "Its not our fault it must be Toyota's." And then Toyota saying "It's not our fault it must be Apple's".
Let's fix these issues please!
I just bought my Rav4 and can't believe the horrid problems with CarPlay directions.
CarPlay issues with 2022 Rav 4 Hybrid
