iPhone 15 CarPlay Not Working

A $20 usb a to usb c 3.2 gen 2 from Best Buy fixed this problem in my 2020 rx350

Some songs won’t play and the ones that do cause it to crash

I’ve tried multiple cables and adapters as well. Nothing works. Car keeps saying USB not connected but when I connect my Daughters IPhone 11 it connects immediately so it’s not the USB port.

Need to use a MFi cable otherwise it probably won’t work

I had exactly the same issue with a 22 plate Peugeot Rifter…. I updated the touchscreen then used an apple usb c to old style usb and it worked

So yes definitely a cable issue is my diagnosis

Did not work with my 15 and port in my Audi. Won’t even charge it. Sick of all the different cables and adapters as Apple gets rich on this stuff

It worked. Love having CarPlay.

Tested it out in my car (2022 Buick Enclave) and it works with no issues with the USB-C cable that came with the phone, an old Apple USB-C cable, the new 2m 240W Apple USB-C cable, and a non-Apple USB-C cable I had in the USB-C ports in my car. Also just tried it with a Belkin USB-A to USB-C cable I had on the USB-A port in my car. Also worked with no issues. Had a family member check their Nissan…everything was working for them (they also have a USB-A and USB-C port in their car and CarPlay is wired versus wireless). So at least it’s clearly not a universal issue. Although some think it can’t be a port (car) issue or a need for an update that is not true. It absolutely still could be. The port may not be rated where it can handle the power the iPhone 15 series needs. A lot of vehicles come with ports that can be underpowered (even new cars. It’s not the model year that matters but the parts they decided to use). Not saying this is absolutely the issue but to think that it automatically has to be the phone or iOS that is the problem is incorrect. This issue comes up every year that a new iPhone and new iOS is released. Never affecting everyone (which it would if the issue was solely the fault of the phones…excluding the possibility of receiving a device with a faulty port from a bad batch or something).

As far as those that say they checked and there is no update for their radio so that can’t be the problem. That’s also not definitively true. Not all manufacturers release updates in a timely manner…or at all. Doesn’t mean that is the issue with yall having CarPlay problems but it also doesn’t exclude an update needed from being the problem.

2019 Chevrolet Silverado with both USB A & C. Used the C to lightning on my 11 Pro without issues ever. I’ve had the truck since new and even my kid has a profile when he borrowed it a few times for his phone. My wife’s 14 on the same cable works fine. C to C cable that came with the 15 pro will not connect via the same port.

I have to buy an A to C for her car to use CarPlay but wonder if it’s more a phone issue than the vehicle.

I hope I find a solution real soon.

You could also purchase a device that allows you to use wireless CarPlay. I’ve been using one for over a year now so when I switched to the iPhone 15, I didn’t have any issues (my car also only has a usb port). This is the wireless CarPlay device I have

Wireless CarPlay Adapter Box 2022... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4K1FNTC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

You could also purchase a device that allows you to use wireless CarPlay. I’ve been using one for over a year now so when I switched to the iPhone 15, I didn’t have any issues (my car also only has a usb port). This is the wireless CarPlay device I have

Wireless CarPlay Adapter Box 2022... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4K1FNTC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I purchased the Apple Lightning adapter. Yes, it works. But doesn't work all the time. I noticed after awhile the connection stops to carplay. Not sure what's going on. Apple needs to come up with a fix. I am sure they are counting one people buying the adapter and raking in the money. 30 dollars is way too much.

I had same issue. The iPhone 15 Pro with iOS 17.0.2 refused to connect with any cable I had to my 2016 MB GLE 350. I went to Apple Store and bought Belkin BoostCharge Flex USB-A to USB-C cable and I’m back in business. My car is one of first cars to support CarPlay and still has USB-A ports. That’s why I wanted A to C cable.

I had an old USB A to USB C data cord laying around from my iPad. CarPlay works fine in m 2020 Chrysler Voyager that only has USB A wired CarPlay with UConnect. No issues on my old iPhone 11 Pro Max or my iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Also having this issue in a 2017 Ford F150, using USB A to C cable from Titan Cable (has power and data capabilities). Same phone with same cable works in 2020 Toyota Prius Prime. Have a bunch of other iPhones in the house ranging from the lowly X through the 13, which all worked without hiccups.

Ordered some Anker A to C cables as it seems people have better luck with those. Will report back.