Apple CarPlay Not Working in iOS 18.0

Same issue as everyone else updated to iOS 18 and Apple CarPlay no longer works for my new BMW. So now it’s ok for Apple to false advertise and sell products said to work with Apple CarPlay that in fact do not. This is a huge disappointment worldwide for all Apple enthusiasts who will have to switch to android.

Got it working. My solution was:

Update to 18.0.1, delete all cars from CarPlay, delete Bluetooth pairing, delete my iPhone from the car. Turn everything off and on again (hard restart iPhone). Re-pair phone.

Seems back to normal now.

At last - this suggestion (to turn off WiFi Private etc) and finally Siri reading all WhatsApp messages properly so thanks very much!

I had to repeat this process twice or three times but now it is fine.

Thanks all

Hanani

I just got a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and I’ve noticed a few odd things with CarPlay.

1. While driving, the Album list is disabled. It can be scrolled but albums cannot be selected.

2. Also while driving, the Artists list is enabled, but when selecting an album, it plays in alphabetical order instead of track order.

When stopped, neither of these issues occur. Also, selecting from the Recently Added list plays albums in the correct order while driving.

Driving Focus is off.

CarPlay is wireless.

iOS 18.0.1

iPhone 12

Any ideas? Anyone else experience this? Feel like an iOS bug.

THIS solved my issue of the Carplay not being receptive to commands and inconsistently playing only through my 2 front speakers. I have my sub and bass back after an agonizing 2 weeks after the IOS 18.01 update

THIS solved my issue of the Carplay not being receptive to commands and inconsistently playing only through my 2 front speakers. I have my sub and bass back after an agonizing 2 weeks after the IOS 18.01 update:

Here's all i did .. Enable your "content and Privacy restrictions" (Mine was off) under your iphone settings. I did this and tried to replicate all the issues for an hour and they never resurfaced. FIngers crossed this works!! Let me know

I haven’t jumped back on from my original post I started however still using a wireless 2024 adapter ~ When I turned vocal Shortcuts off, everything seemed to work normal. And also deleting the phone repairing it to the head, etc. I did the whole shebang at the beginning..

I’m gonna try USB to C cable direct from the head unit.

The adapter is great. The only thing that stinks is there’s a lag. Maybe I’m just impatient who knows.. Hope this helps

@Apple you have a problem with iOS 18 and 18.01. These updates have caused different kinds of issues to AppleCarplay users depending on what IPhone and car we have. In my case, with IPhone 15 and a Mazda, CarPlay only works wired but not through bluetooth. I’ve tried all tips and suggestions and nothing has worked to fix the problem that started with iOS 18.01 update. @Apple you need to fix the problem.

I searched the web, and tried everything, including the “reset settings” option. My fix was way easier. Go into the settings on your vehicles navigation screen. Scroll down to AppleCarPlay. Click on; Manage Apple CarPlay Devices. From there, you can add a device. This should solve 95% of the connection issues that people are running into. I hope this helps.

It’s more than just not connecting or tinny sounds. It’s minor glitches too. Example timer goes off I used to be able to stop it or reset it. Now I have to take my phone out because the input is non responsive even though the buttons are on the screen. Another, some people, including me, have a dedicated button to access an assistant google or Siri. This button no longer works. When an alarm goes off the buttons are cut off and aren’t visible fully. Nor are they responsive.

I don’t have vocal shortcuts enabled. I have the other settings all enabled. I’ve had zero issues connecting or hearing things. I’ve reset, deleted and re-paired everything I could. No go.

it was all perfectly fine prior to 18.

I had this same problem and doing a "Reset to factory settings" on the car radio is what fixed it for me.

I have three GM vehicles (two 2017 Chevy Cruzes and a 2019 Chevy Traverse) that I had been using with my iPhone XR via CarPlay for years. When I upgraded to an iPhone16 Pro the Traverse and one of the Cruzes worked immediately, but the second Cruze wouldn't recognize the phone via CarPlay no matter what I did. After two days of fiddling I finally did "Reset to factory settings" after which it instantly recognized the new phone.

I just went into "Vocal Shortcuts" and turned it off and it freaking worked! I am connected to a 2018 Honda CRV, using an iPhone 16! You can actually turn it on and off and hear the change! SO EXCITING!

I just went into "Vocal Shortcuts" and turned it off and it freaking worked! I am connected to a 2018 Honda CRV, using an iPhone 16! You can actually turn it on and off and hear the change! SO EXCITING

Same. Updated to ios18 and CarPlay no longer works. Same car/cable I’ve used CarPlay in everyday for years without an issue. When I plug in the phone, it buzzes and shows it’s charging. The screen in my car goes to a full black screen displaying nothing. Audio comes out of my phone if played.

Apple needs to fix.

I don’t understand what’s taking them so long to fix it. I have tried everything in the world and nothing fixed it . The only solution I found was to buy a Samsung phone . And I took my cat to the dealer and it cost me 200.00 to find out there was nothing wrong with the car . I guy from Apple said there was nothing wrong with the update and I should take my cat to the dealer . Thanks Apple almost $2000.00 dollars later .