iPhone 15 CarPlay Not Working

I had the exact same problem with my Toyota Yaris 2021. It charges but it is not detected by CarPlay. It works fine in my Jeep Renegade with Uconnect using the same cable. I tested some other cables with Yaris and one of them (shorter and thicker) solved the problem. It seems that the multimedia in some cars have lower power USB ports so the combination with a high impedance cable (longer, thinner, bad quality) cause detection failure of iPhone 15.

I have a Ford Explorer 2021 with Sync 3 and an Iphone 15 Pro Max. Car Play stopped working on Sync3. Resolved by purchasing a USB-A to USB-C adapter and a USB-C male to USB-C male connection cord that connects the phone and the adapter. Purchase was from Amazon .. about $25. This fixed my problem. Still not happy I had to spend money that should have worked out of the box.

I just got an iPhone 15 Pro Max, and I was having issues with CarPlay in my 2020 Chevrolet Bolt. Luckily it was just a cable issue for me!!! I tried 3 different USB A - USB C cables. One did not even charge, or sync. Second one charged, but did not sync. Third one charges and works with CarPlay!!

I found a solution: After trying high quality cords and adapters along with the apple cord, nothing was working. I saw a post on Mac Rumors about this issue. One of the fixes suggested was turning off your VPN before you start the car. It worked. I know it sounds like VPN would be completely unrelated to issues with USB connected Apple CarPlay, but it worked. I turned off my VPN before getting into the car and it worked.

Might not be the fix for everyone but it worked for me.. as weird as that sounds. Hope this helps some of you because this issue is extremely frustrating.

I posted a solution that worked for me a few days ago. After trying several cords and adapters, and nothing worked, I saw a post on Mac Rumors that suggested turning off your VPN, if you have one, before turning on the car. I know it sounds completely unrelated to the problem but it worked for me. If you have a VPN running on your phone, turn it off before turning on the vehicle and before plugin in your phone.

doesnt work in wifes Evoque unless i keep unplugging it and plugging it back in until it offers carplay and in my T6 transporter it works but audio crackles really really badly, wishing i stayed with Android

I ended up buying this adapter that works! It’s about $50 on Amazon but has fixed CarPlay. It’s pretty good but can be finicky to connect to right when you get in the car but once you’re connected through Bluetooth it works like new. Wireless CarPlay Adapter for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMCSQFY1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have same issue with iPhone 15Pro and the USB-C. Wireless CarPlay works fine. Wired CarPlay in rental cars and one of my cars that only has wired CarPlay does not work. I bought this wireless adapter and it works great! Just plug it in to the USB port of your car or rental and poof, you now have a working wireless CarPlay. Just unpair your device first, per the wireless adapter instructions. Aluratek - Wireless Adapter for Apple CarPlay

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/aluratek-wireless-adapter-for-apple-carplay-white/6551454.p?skuId=6551454

Fixed! Same problem with new iPhone 15 and a 2020 Honda. Turns out some USB-a to USB-c cables are "charge only" and some others carry data also. After trying all my cables in the drawer of cables I went and bought a "Belkin BoostCharge Pro Flex" USB-a to USB-c cable and viola it works like it used to with the older phone and lightning cable. $20 for the cable

Same with 2019 Cadillac XT4. Won't even charge consistently. I bought the cables/adapters etc and while it will work intermittently, it's inconsistent. Bought the lightning to USB-C dongle and returned immediately after a failed test. Apple should be better than that - it's basic stuff. Disappointing for sure, but at least acknowledge the problem and work on a fix.

Same issue with 2020 Acura MDX

Same. 2020 Toyota Camry. iPhone 15 won’t start CarPlay.

2022 Tacoma here — no dice with USB-C to USB-A adapter. This is not good.

You can buy the USB-C to Lightning Adapter Apple sells for 29 dollars. It is pricy and annoying but I bought it and now my car play works again on the Iphone 15 pro

I also think that the phone is to problem. Have a iphone 15. Bought a new usb a to c data transfer cable and it doesn't work. worked great on iphone 12. I have a Suzuki Vitara 2019 year