Issue with replying to text on CarPlay with iOS 17

After listening to a text on carplay, Siri asks if I want to reply. I will then speak out a text. Siri then asks send it or change it? I'll either say send it or I'll push the button to send it... but there is no text sent. I've noticed that about 50% of the time, the reply just doesn't exist. Not only did the other person not receive it, but it isn't even on my phone as a text.


This problem only started happening to me with ios 17. What gives?


ios 17, iPhone 12 Pro Max, carplay


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iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Sep 27, 2023 2:26 PM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2024 6:23 AM

According to my local dealer, Lexus and Apple are aware of this issue and an iOS update is expected soon.


I’ll believe it when I see it.


But I’ve discovered a workaround. After speaking to text, Siri asks if you want to send it…then we say “YES” and wait. This we get the goofy error message. The work around is, after speaking the message and after Siri asks to send it TAP THE SEND UP ARROW YOURSELF—DON’T WAIT. The message will be sent.

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Mar 18, 2024 7:02 AM in response to lizziej777

mine is Toyota Corolla 2022 - sounds like could be a toyota thing? (they own Lexus don't they?). The update to 17.4 seems to have dropped the "what do you want" but hasn't stopped siri shorting out when reading out my reply. Also that "no volume drop in music" when reading messages - irritating as **** - I have to keep a pausing the music just to hear my messages :(

was so hoping 17.4 would fix all of this - sadly not

Mar 18, 2024 7:14 AM in response to lizziej777

Definitely not a Toyota/Lexus thing, as quite a few Hyundai owners have reported this as well. This makes it seem like it is 100% an Apple issue.


I have the same problems with music still playing (or even worse - un muting my media when I hit the mute button first), reply messages being cut-off, etc. I can send messages better now with 17.4 - but it is definitely not fixed.


How can we all go about getting this info to Apple so they realize this is a more prevalent issue affecting multiple brands of car owners?

Mar 18, 2024 7:26 AM in response to Heycable

Nope. Problem there with all the updates. This is the car. Not the app. Certain cars have this issue. My phone works in every other car. Yet no one’s phone works in my car. I even bought a new iPhone , thinking might help. Same issue. Tried that phone in another car, worked perfectly. I have a Lexus. Lexus knows this. They are the ones putting complaints here and saying is apple issue. It is not apple issue. Thanks 🙏

Mar 18, 2024 8:09 AM in response to fariba39

I would hope that is not true of Lexus posting falsely. Nonetheless, if the same problem is happening with different cars and different companies - the only thing in common is Apple. I am not trying to throw Apple under the bus, just problem-solve and come to a logical conclusion. It seems to be quite specific to certain companies and/or models. Otherwise, this would be a widely talked about issue if every car had the same issue with ios 17.0+.


I do think it is important to let the manufacturers know, so they can also communicate these issues with Apple.


So far I have seen posts regarding Hyundai, Toyota, Lexus, and Nissan. Has anyone seen any other companies?

Mar 23, 2024 3:42 PM in response to Heycable

Same thing is happening to me. 9 times out of 10 the message I'm trying to send does not work. I'll try to respond to a text message and Siri will attempt to repeat it back to me and it's either one of two responses. She'll say "it says.... (nothing), it says... (again nothing) OR "I can't show you those results while you are driving" What results? I didn't ask you a question Siri, I responded to a text!! So frustrating - this is a 2024 Kona.

Mar 25, 2024 7:03 AM in response to Heycable

As more people continue to post here and on other forums, I think making Apple officially aware of the issue is important. Letting them know it is affecting multiple brands and models of cars will help them see it is not unique to one make or model. Here is the link: Product Feedback - Apple


Provide some specifics on what is happening and what year, make, and model it is occuring on. With many months since ios 17's release, we need to get some resolution to make this work as it should.

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