CarPlay disconnecting issues on iPhone 17

Hi, I’ve been experiencing CarPlay disconnecting issues on my iPhone 17 Pro since day one. I’ve already updated to iOS 26.1, but the problem still persists.


Does anyone have any suggestions on how to address this?


my old 13 pro and 14 pro max is working fine with same car

iPhone 17 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 30, 2025 1:15 PM

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Nov 30, 2025 6:46 PM in response to Roshanpanji

You are not alone — CarPlay disconnecting on the iPhone 17 / 17 Pro running iOS 26–26.1 is one of the most widely reported issues right now.

Your exact pattern is the classic one:

  • Same car works perfectly with older iPhones (13 Pro, 14 Pro Max)
  • iPhone 17 Pro disconnects randomly
  • Happens on both wired and wireless CarPlay (even if you use only one)
  • iOS 26.1 improves nothing

This confirms it is not your car, and not your cable — it is an iPhone 17 + iOS 26 compatibility bug.

CarPlay disconnecting issues on iPhone 17

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