Since updating to iOS 17.3 Apple CarPlay no longer works for my iPhone in my car. It still works perfectly for my partner and daughter, who are still using iOS 17.2. Does Apple realise there is serious bug?
iPhone SE, 17
SOLUTION FOUND. I sell cars for a living and i found the fix for my customer and was curious to see if other people are having the issue:
the update moved carplay into the the restricted apps under screentime. To fix this go to settings>screen time> content & privacy restrictions> turn carplay BACK ON. Why the update switched it off is beyond me but that seems to be the fix 👍🏼
I also had problems with wired CarPlay. The 17.4 update fixed it for me.
Reset the entertainment center by holding the power button for 10 seconds.
It fixed the CarPlay
I had the same thing happen today. I have a brand new 2024 Honda CRV where the wireless CarPlay was working fine all morning. Fast forward to the evening, I noticed I don’t have the option to go to CarPlay anymore, but it still sees my iPhone as connected. I tap into it and it says “This device not being used for CarPlay”. Now I have an iPhone 15 Pro where I updated to iOS 17.3.1 yesterday. I’ve unpaired/re-paired 10 times already, hard rebooted, turned off/on, even done a clean install of the iOS all to no avail. I even checked the Honda system firmware and it’s up to date (I checked by connecting to a friend’s hotspot). In reading other posts on this thread, my only option is calling the dealer to see if they can provide a system update if that is different from a firmware update. Hopefully I won’t be charged since the car is a month old. This is crazy if I’m going to have to do this with every iOS update. The only workaround is by plugging it into the USB, but even then it asks “Do you want to enable wireless CarPlay?” which does nothing if you select to enable it and adds insult to injury.
It works with my BMW. I have reboot my entertainment system and CarPlay works again... Tip for BMW owners https://youtu.be/QicHAtWXS4s
I disagree, but in the end, you can inform Apple of your issue here:
No one here can fix your issue, as we're all just fellow Apple users, and Apple Engineering does not read these forums or take action based upon anything posted here.
However, they do read feedback left at the link above.
That's completely untrue, though I'm happy to examine any data you have to the contrary.
Most CarPlay issues are resolved by resetting or rebooting the automotive head end, which tells you where the problem lies.
If there are issues involving Private Relay and the Wi-Fi connection to your car for wireless CarPlay, that's, again, proof that the issue is with your vehicle's CarPlay implementation.
Finally i found the solution. I fiddled around with settings like Toyota kody said but in my XR the carplay was still on under Restrictions. Tried to reset the mercedes infotainment system but did not succeed. Then I had a brainwave. I had seen "Favorites" under the phone settings in MB. There you can Add a favorite. Searched under "phone" and scoll down..... THERE YOU CAN ADD CARPLAY!!! WHY this is in beyond me but that did the job...
No. The car continues to function perfectly with an iPhone still on 17.2. Not to mention the fact that this is being reported as a new issue since 17.3 was released across a wide range of vehicle makes a models. The issue is 17.3.
I have identical issues on a Pioneer DMH-WT3800NEX, and judging from all the different car and radio brands reporting the same exact issues, this is very definitely an Apple issue.
I really hate shills.
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Yes this exact thing is happening to my family too. I updated to 17.3.1 last night hoping that would fix it, but it doesn’t. If we plug in our iPhones to charge before connecting to CarPlay, music will play while charging, but if we unplug, then music stops immediately. It’s very annoying.
Mine has also stopped working it will work with google maps/apple maps but it won’t play any music or podcast's from Spotify or Apple. I have deleted phone from my car and and deleted the car from my phone reset both and still it doesn’t work when connected! I am on 17.3.1!
I have the same issue as well - was working fine up until the last update (17.3.1). My car will occasionally connect to carplay but either this only happens once or it'll try and connect and then fail.
It's quite frustrating - I rely on CarPlay for my satnav and cant see anything about this online other than this forum thread.
Will disconnect and reconnect it in the hope that works but like others on this thread will be waiting for next software update in the hope that fixes it as well.
Resetting the car’s entertainment system works for that specific trip, until you turn off the car or physically unplug the phone. Then the problem returns when you turn the car back on. That is not a fix, it is a workaround, and one that was completely unnecessary before 17.3. The issue is 17.3 and Apple needs to fix it.
This is just history repeating! The exact same thing happend with version 16.2.xxx after upgrading the carplay on my mercedes Atype stopped working. Tried everything and had to start using Siri. after version 16.3.x or later suddenly everything worked again. Had several discussions on why MB (mercedesbenz) should update my infotainment system but that is not the issue.
Further more i cannot downgrade to an older version where it all worked fine.. APPLE GIVE ME A SOLUTION!
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They don't; the vast majority of car owners have not had issues.
Beyond that, being a developer you should also know that many auto makers source their vehicle entertainment systems from the same companies, so your assertion is not as ridiculous as you state.
For example, think of how many vendors would need to update products if there was a Linux or VxWorks bug that affected end users.
iOS 17.3 has broken Apple CarPlay
