CarPlay frequent connection loss after iOS 18.2

My iPhone 16 Pro with iOS 18.2 has connection drops to CarPlay on my VW Multivan T7 Plug-In Hybrid every 45-60 seconds. Siri is activated, VPN is deactivated, Screen time restrictions are turned off, WiFi & Bluetooth are activated, CarPlay is activated on settings.

Connection via USB-C wire works totally fine.


I tried every step to fix this.

  • Restarting iPhone & Media system, soft and hard restart
  • Reconnecting both devices with following restart
  • Reset network settings on iPhone and reconnecting to Media system


I connected my old iPhone 13 with iOS 18.1.1 and everything worked fine. I then updated this iPhone to iOS18.2 to test the behavior, it has now the same issue with the connection loss to the car.

Anyone with a similar issue or any ideas what could help here?

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 22, 2024 9:51 AM

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Dec 22, 2024 9:53 AM in response to sifi91

It's not always the iOS update's fault!  Many things can cause phone problems.  If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.


Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!



iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.


Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.


Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.



See what each update does: About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...



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CarPlay frequent connection loss after iOS 18.2

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