iPhone 14 doesn’t connect properly to car Bluetooth

Mine is doing the same and I’m so frustrated with it.

anyone know the answer on how to fix it?

Mine started behaving the same after the last Software Update 😠

I am having the same issue and all of the suggestions to fix the issue have not worked. This is extremely frustrating .

Had my iPhone 14 Pro Max for nearly a year and last month (March 2024) it started not automatically connecting via Bluetooth to my Alpine Receiver car stereo for handsfree operation and I now have to toggle Bluetooth on off and then select the Alpine Receiver each time to get connected. Seems to remember this setting for no more than a few hours after away from the car so have to make sure to check each time I start my vehicle. This process was seamless for years through many iPhones (5, 6, 8, X, 12, 13, 14) but now is not. Frustrating and dangerous as it no longer is reliable for handsfree communication.

I too face this issue. My iPhone 14 is mot performing autoconnect every time I start the car. Every time I need to connect manually.

i was using iPhone XR and never faced this issue. Every time I start my car it connects automatically.

Hey there Rossybearr,

Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities.

To get started, does the vehicle support CarPlay? If it does, we'd recommend going through the steps in the following resource that may be able to help: If you need help with CarPlay - Apple Support

1. Check your connection to your CarPlay stereo:

* If you have a wired connection, try connecting again with a different USB cable to a different USB port if you have one.

* If you have a wireless connection, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on on your iPhone under Settings > Bluetooth. Then go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and make sure that Wi-Fi is also turned on. Tap the CarPlay network, and check that Auto-Join is turned on.

2. If CarPlay doesn't activate automatically, look for the CarPlay logo on your car's display and select it.

3. Restart your iPhone and your car. 

4. Make sure that Siri is on.

5. If your iPhone isn't detected by CarPlay, make sure that CarPlay isn't restricted. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. If Content & Privacy Restrictions is on, tap Allowed Apps, and make sure that CarPlay is enabled.

6. Go to Settings > General > CarPlay, tap your car, then tap Forget This Car. Then set up CarPlay again.

7. Make sure that your CarPlay stereo is using the latest firmware from the car manufacturer. Check your car's manual for more information.

If the vehicle doesn't support CarPlay, check out the steps in this next resource for more help: If you can't connect a Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Lastly if possible, is your partner able to play music as expected if their iPhone is connected to the vehicle stereo using a USB cable?

Keep us updated on the results.

Take care!

I had the same problem after the last update.

I have the same problem after last update. In the past before last update everything worked correctly

My Apple phone will not connect Bluetooth to my pioneer radio

I’m having the same issues. Will be doing some extensive testing with other devices and I’ll post back if I can find any solution that works.

Curious, but does anyone happen to be using any third party Android units with CarPlay when experiencing this issue?

Since last iOS update my 14 will no longer connect to USB or charge plate. My XR works and cables too so it’s the phone. What has Apple done to cause this?

Mine too (it’s also an 14) and contactless isn’t working either after the latest update. One of the senior Apple guys said it’s the NSC reader. I’ve booked an appointment at the Apple Store tomorrow.

I just got a 15 Pro, and my son a 15. I’ve connected my phone to my car Bluetooth (no Car Play) but it will not auto connect and I need to manually connect it every time I get in the car.

My son got in the car with his new phone, never paired it, and it instantly auto connected. What the heck?

(Tried Bluetooth off and on, unpairing and pairing)

I can not connect my iPhone 13 Pro. It will not give me a code. I’ve tried everything you suggested. Will you replace my iPhone.

ps. It won’t keep my Bluetooth on.

please let me have a new one! I’ve had a since h( see that long ago, I’ve had a 8 then. 10 now 13 prob. Just think you can have my phone back at no cost to you. Hurry now this offer won’t last