iphone 5 will not shuffle on bluetooth

I am having the same problem with my iPhone 4s and my Mazda CX5. Before I did the update, I was able to shuffle and repeat using the bluetooth. Since the update, I am not able to use the shuffle or repeat features. Very frustrating! Hopefully they can get this corrected soon as I spend several hours in my car each day.

Same issue for me on both a 4S with the IOS6 update and an IPhone 5.....it all worked fine on the 4S before IOS6.

I am experiencing the same thing with my iPhone 5 and my Mazda CX-5. Did you ever get this resolved? Is it an issue with the iPhone bluethooth settings, or that of the CX-5. Just seems an odd coincidence we all have the same issues.

Looks like they acknowldge this problem...and it's bad news,

http://www.mazdahandsfree.com.au/index.php?_c=find&_a=compare&model_name=CX-5+%2 8KE%29+Dec+11+build+onwards&manufacturer_id=130&page=2

Can Apple fix this??? I just don't understand how this can occur and not be fixed!! How rediculuous is this situation???

I cant make my Iphone 5 bluetooth working, and I thought ios 6.1.2 will resolve this problem. Can someone help on this, there is no point to pay for something not working.😕

I just got a Mazda 3 and am now also experiencing this problem. I swear just after purchasing the car everything was working fine; however, the last iOS update that I downloaded for my iPhone 4s the shuffle has stopped working. Everytime I try to play in my car it starts back at the first song in alphabetical order which is getting really anoying. Specially considering my iTunes library has a large number of songs multiple versions. Spotify and other third party music applications are still working as normal. Because of this I am convinced that this is a new bug introduced as part of iOS6 updates. Something else to note is that the shuffle button on the car is disabled and pressing shuffle on the phone quickly reverts back. Until this is fixed I see my iTunes library on my phone as virtually unusable in my car.

I recently purchased a 2013 Mazda3 and have experienced the same problem. I attempted to select shuffle on my iPhone5 (which is runnning on iOS 6.1.4) and it doesn't work. As much as I love listening to music on my phone's iTunes, I can't stand having the songs play in alphabetical order. Shuffling is such a basic function and the iPhone can't do it. How messed up is that?

I just bought a new Mazda Cx-5 and I do have the same problem, no shuffle, no time of the song, no cover, nothing, it will just play in alphabetical order... has anyone tried to connect with the USB cable? Considering the amound of new Mazda cars out there I hope Apple fixes this now that they are seriously thinking of going into the car´s console business. Until then, one more complaint.

After searcing other message boards looking for a possible answer I was able to find a work-around to the shuffle problem with the iPhone/CX 5 combination.

In order to "reengage" the shuffle you need to switch to another option on the radio head (FM, AM, etc). Then manually press play on your iPhone, then press the shuffle option. Once you've started the music on your iPhone you can then switch back to bluetooth on the radio head.

If you're doing this when starting your car, be sure that your iPhone bluetooth connection has completed before starting this process. I've noticed that the shuffle will "disengage" again if you switch to any of the other options (FM, AM, CD, etc), this also includes if you get a phone call. If this happens you have to perform the above process again.

The system can be a little wonky sometimes and doesn't always take. On occassion it's taken me a few attempts but it works.

I hope this helps you all until an actual fix is found.

I agree, this works - SOMETIMES.

It's so annoying. I don't understand why this happens.

I'm having the same issue, until there is a fix for it you could use voice commands to tell it to shuffle.

Press voice command button-> Speak "Shuffle" or "Shuffle All".

I never thought to try the voice command. I'll try that out. I finally resorted to downloading a third-party music player. Currently I'm using Groove; it's a free download in the iTunes app store. Thanks for the info!

chrstphrgnzlz, you are amazing! That did the trick. Just to clarify for those that may visit this thread in the future, you have to use the car's voice command to engage the shuffle feature. Thanks again!

How old is your mazda? I got mine within around 3 months of it being released and my voice controls do not appear to like shuffle. My options are only phone, tutorial and navigation.

Just tried it. Totally works!!!