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Apple CarPlay Not Working in iOS 18.0

I am using iPhone 13 and recently I have updated to iOS 18.0. Since that day, maps are showing blank on the car when I connect through the Apple CarPlay, and a message is displayed after a few minutes on the car screen stating the location information is not available. When I start the car immediately maps are turning to blank on the car display.


iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 23, 2024 1:49 PM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2024 1:58 PM

What exactly is the issue you are experiencing with CarPlay? Since you haven't provided specific details about the problem, I recommend trying to reestablish a fresh connection, as this resolves the issue most of the time. Also, ensure that CarPlay is allowed under Content & Privacy Restrictions in your settings. Additionally, you can check out this resource that discusses CarPlay issues: 9 Ways to Fix Apple CarPlay Not Working. It might offer some solutions that apply to your situation. Hope this helps

319 replies

Sep 30, 2024 9:06 AM in response to hrmsrikanth

Mine problem is really strange. After updating to iOS 18 (iPhone 13) it plays one second of a podcast, then mutes. If I touch the podcast icon, it plays, but only in mono and at very reduced volume. I also can't switch from podcast to radio if the phone is plugged in. It's not a cable issue - I bought a new one. But whatever, apple needs to issue an update, stat!

Sep 25, 2024 4:44 PM in response to mehrdadsaf

My car Cadillac XT4 no longer connects using my phone cable. I had an 11. Purchased the 16 and haven’t been able to use CarPlay since . Can connect via Bluetooth to play music. Will not even charge my phone but other phones not on iOS 18 can connect and charge. Tried updating software, car system says my software is up to date. Honestly I want my 11 back. This has given me a headache. Not being able to charge my phone could leave me stranded.

Oct 16, 2024 7:48 PM in response to hrmsrikanth

I have iPhone 16 pro max and my Apple car play via cable worked perfectly with my 2019 Chevy Equinox and since ios18 when I plug my phone in it causes my whole system in my car to restart. I have tried a new cable, different port, reset my car, reset my phone, and made sure all softwares are up to date and the only thing that has changed at the time of this issue is the ios 18 update.


I hate you right now Apple. Please fix!!!!!!!


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Sep 30, 2024 7:50 AM in response to hrmsrikanth

I found what the fix was for my problem. Shut off Vocal Shortcuts. My specific problem was either my car's audio would not play music through the car system, but instead the music would start through the iPhone speaker. Also, sometimes, the quality of the audio would switch from the car's normally better quality to more of a radio-type quality. I shut off Vocal Shortcuts and now everything works fine again.

Apple CarPlay Not Working in iOS 18.0

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