Tesla and iPhone 15 Pro Max dropping Bluetooth connection

Over past 2-3 weeks noticed frequent dropping of Bluetooth connection between Tesla and IPhone. Get message frequently from app stating that Bluetooth needs to be turned on for app functionality. But Bluetooth is always on - iPhone 15Pro Max - iOS 17.1 and Tesla model 3 software 2023.32.9

Have tried obvious fixes like reboots and repairing

iPhone 15 Pro Max

Posted on Nov 5, 2023 3:52 PM

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Dec 14, 2023 4:15 PM in response to Schlapp_Snap

I have the same issue, Bluetooth phone calls and audio intermittently drop, and a significant delay in reconnect and transfer attempts back to Tesla Bluetooth. I have a 2018 Model S 100D SW 2023.27.7 and iPhone 13 Pro iOS 17.1.2. I paid Tesla Service to help try and diagnose, waste of time no trouble found. I am in the semiconductor business and thoroughly understand how this stuff works. I have tried reducing the number of apps that iOS has access to Bluetooth, but that did not help. I did all of the obvious attempts to forget, unpair, repair and power cycle both car and phone. I have tried multiple iPhones and see the same issue except not on iPhone 11. My son’s phone has less intermittent dropped calls when he connects his phone. I know this is a software issue, and am at my wits end.

Nov 10, 2023 10:30 PM in response to Schlapp_Snap

I’ve had the same issue and went to the Apple Store. The guy at the Genius Bar told me that it was a known issue and that Apple engineers don’t know what the root cause of the issue is. Unfortunately there is nothing they can do for now, until they work it out. They can’t even replace the phone, because they believe it affects all the iPhone 15 pro variants.

Tesla and iPhone 15 Pro Max dropping Bluetooth connection

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