iPhone Users Report CarPlay Connectivity Issues With iOS 18.4 Update
- Apple's Response: How will Apple address the reported issues with CarPlay functionality after updating to iOS
- 4? Will they release a patch or fix for these problems, and if so, when can we expect it?r
- Vehicle-Specific Issues: Why are certain vehicle models experiencing specific CarPlay-related problems? Are there any underlying hardware or software issues that need to be addressed?r
- User Experience: What steps can iPhone users take to troubleshoot and resolve their own CarPlay connectivity issues? Are there any alternative solutions or workarounds available until a fix is released by Apple.r r
r r Multiple iPhone users are reporting problems with CarPlay functionality after updating to iOS 18.4, with issues affecting various vehicle models. The most widespread issue affects vehicles with instrument cluster integration, where CarPlay no longer displays song information on the car's panel. Others have experienced failed launches, broken Siri audio, and other connectivity issues. Apple has not acknowledged these problems, but they appear to be linked to the latest iOS update. Users have attempted standard troubleshooting steps without success, leaving many wondering when a fix will be released. A response from Apple is pending."}","summary":""}
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Multiple iPhone users are reporting problems with CarPlay functionality after updating to iOS 18.4, based on complaints on Reddit and elsewhere.
The most widespread issue appears to affect vehicles equipped with CarPlay instrument cluster integration. Some users said that after installing iOS 18.4, CarPlay no longer displays the currently playing song information on their car's instrument panel.
The instrument cluster bugs have been reported across numerous vehicle models including the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2025 Mazda CX-30, various 2024 Honda models, multiple Volkswagen vehicles, the 2023 Audi S3, and the 2023 Nissan Frontier.
Meanwhile, several users have complained that CarPlay completely fails to launch after the update, requiring multiple reconnection attempts - sometimes up to five tries - before the system will work. Others report broken Siri audio functionality that persists despite restarting both their iPhones and vehicles.
Users say they have attempted the standard troubleshooting steps like device reboots and system resets, but in many cases these workarounds have not resolved the issues. The problems appear to be directly linked to the iOS 18.4 update, as affected users report that everything worked properly before installing the latest version.
Apple has not yet acknowledged any CarPlay issues with iOS 18.4, so it's unclear whether a fix is in the works. Apple released iOS 18.4 earlier this week, and the only notable intended change to CarPlay is that the interface now shows a third row of icons (up from two rows previously), but only on vehicles with a larger display center. Have you had problems with CarPlay after updating? Let us know in the comments.
(Via autoevolution.com.)
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