iPhone 16 Pro Max not charging wirelessly in my 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

It has nothing to do with the raised lip on the camera, my wireless charger is small enough so my iPhone 16 pro max can sit flat on top of it and it still won’t take a charge for more than a few seconds

I have exact same problem. This is not related to phone case or car chargers not being flat. 100% Apple issue. I also have iPhone 16 Pro Max. It fails to charge wirelessly. Issues with the Apple internal parts? I took it to Apple Store and they are “fixing it” now. I will see what happens. I have upgraded from iPhone 15 Pro Max. Looks like I made a wrong decision. I can see that so many people have same exact problem. Mine failed to charge on home wireless chargers. With or without a case, the only way to charge the phone is by using a direct cable. So disappointing for a phone that costs over $1,300. Someone needs to take action to resolve this issue. I have verify with different wireless chargers exact same problem. My wife’s iPhone 15 pro works fine on wireless chargers. iPhone 16 Pro defected 100%!

So how is this not a Subaru issue? Charging works just fine in my GM Yukon XL. I’m using iPhone 16 Pro Max and my wife is using a 15 Pro Max. Charges either iPhone just fine. My wife’s iPhone is in a case and mine isn’t. This seems to me ti be a Subaru issue.

I remember when the iPhone 15 Pros came out in 2023 and BMW had to step up and admit they had an issue and send out a fix. Have you talked to your dealer about the issue?

I just unboxed and activated my new iPhone 16 Pro. I have been using a 30W magnetic charging stand with a small enough puck that it connects directly to the back of the phone and the iPhone 16 Pro will still exhibit the same behavior that is being described here. It attempts to charge for about 30 seconds and then disconnects from the charger. Being that it is magnetically coupled, it eventually re-establishes the charge attempt and repeats the process all over again.

I did not have an opportunity to try it with iOS 18.0 since I just activated today. This is extremely disappointing. I have yet to use the one in my car, but I suspect it will also fail to work as this appears to be a software issue from what some of you are saying.

Apple, please do better. This is absolute nonsense for how much you charge for these devices.

Yes. I happen to use the same case brand and I've been charging the 15 pro always with the case, with no problems. But for the test I took both off. What I'm seeing now is that while navigating with maps on carplay and charging wirelessly , the 16 pro is struggling. In a 45 minute journey the 16 pro went from 48% to 49%. In this same journey the 15 pro would always top it's charge.

The efficiency, size and location of charging coils are all predetermined by the car manufacturers. It’s not a firmware or software issue.

The phones from various manufacturers work in some cars, but not others. I’m sure the chargers are outsourced and the manufacturers will need to work closer with cellphone manufacturers to maximize compatibility.

Been using iPhone from the start, just upgraded from 13 pro to 16 pro max. Wirless charging doesnt work in my Tesla, new Landrover defender, or in my house.

Can I return the phone to Apple? 1 week old, I honesly rather keep using my 13 pro if this is the case, or buy iphone 15.

If purchased from Apple there is a 14 day return period. Some carriers allow up to 30 days if purchased directly from them.

I have the same issue when charging on my home charger. I leave it overnight on the charger assuming it will reach 100% by the morning but it doesn't! I noticed sometimes at midnight my charger light starts blinking between green and blue, none stop and the iPhone is not charging.

I guess this started after ios update to 18.0.1

Mine has trouble on every magnetic charger I have tried it with. I can’t stand plugging it in at night to the charger it came with so it charges on my bedside magnetic a little at night-usually up to 65% or so, then I have it on other magnetic chargers all day until it finally gets to 100%. I thought this one was supposed to work BETTER universally. I find it extremely disappointing and I wish I had not gotten rid of my iPhone 14 Pro Max.

I have had my iphone 16 for two months and I thought it was me! I have tried two different cases but both present the same problem in the car and on my charging pads. My next step was to try a smaller charging pads but this means replacing this in 4 spots. I am so annoyed and have never hated an iphone so much right now. New phone and I have the same battery life as my xr.

Well, although this issue sucks and is still a problem, I'm glad to see it's not me. Unfortunately, I just upgraded to the iphone 16 Pro Max and like everyone else here, it doesn't wirelessly charge in my car OR any of my wireless QI chargers. Thought it was the case and then the raised cameras, but I guess we go backwards and use a cord again. Frustrating, especially given the cost of this.

Same issue. 16 Pro Max won’t sit flat on Mag charger ergo won’t charge. A **** expensive one at that. ( stamps foot) 😤

I agree- first time I have ever been disappointed with a new iPhone purchase. My iPhone 16 doesn’t work with any wireless charger (including my 24 Subaru). It starts charging but stops after 30 seconds. If I pick up the phone and place it back on the wireless charger it will connect and charge but the stop after another 15-30 seconds. Wish I had not changed from my iPhone 12

Happens to me too! This is the first time that I wished I had not changed my iPhone from iPhone 11 Pro Max to iPhone 16 Pro. I can’t use my wireless charging pad on my Toyota Altis, absolutely disappointing.