Is Car Play fixed in 18.6.2

I have a 15 Pro Max that is still happily on 17.7.2. I could not care less about Apple Intelligence and iOS 18 as a whole and have never considered updating to iOS 18. Even less interested in 26. The only reason I am considering updating now is for the security updates in 18.6.2.


I however keep hearing about Car Play issues in iOS 18….even 18.6.2. My car has wired Car Play but I use an adapter to make it wireless. I’ve read about phone overheating issues, connection issues, etc.


I value a stable reliable phone where everything works more than the latest and apparently not so greatest.


Any advice will be greatly appreciated.


PS: Is there not a way to still update to the latest version of 17 that was also recently released? That would be first 🏆!

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 21, 2025 1:34 PM

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Sep 16, 2025 12:27 PM in response to Mat Wasik

Every troubleshooting attermpt you list points to your Honda Connect System especially if your Volvo XC60 works okay. You might want talk to your Honda dealer and see if an update is available. Car manufacturers have a duty to keep their systems compatible.


Things stopped working with iOS 18.x and now continue to not work with iOS 26. Your 2019 Honda’s software may no longer be compatible with the current version of CarPlay. If so, bummer.


For what it's worth my iPhone 16 Pro with iOS 26 works wirelessly as it always has with my 2024 Chevrolet Traverse. So the issue would seem to be with certain car brands and not others.

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