iPhone 17 randomly disconnects from Tesla Bluetooth, causing connectivity issues

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iPhone 17 randomly disconnects from Tesla Bluetooth, causing connectivity issues

Tesla requires Bluetooth to unlock and run the car. My wife’s iPhone 16 has no issues but my 17 randomly disconnects the car from Bluetooth. Sometimes my 17 will unlock the car, but not allow it to run and yesterday it wouldn’t unlock or allow it to run at all and I had to use the backup card key. Tesla service says this is a unique issue on the iPhone 17. Any other Tesla owners having the same problem?

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Original Title: Tesla connectivity issue

iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Dec 19, 2025 4:52 PM

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TheLittles

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Dec 19, 2025 4:56 PM in response to Bill33432

"iPhone 17 randomly disconnects from Tesla Bluetooth, causing connectivity issues: Tesla requires Bluetooth to unlock and run the car. My wife’s iPhone 16 has no issues but my 17 randomly disconnects the car from Bluetooth. Sometimes my 17 will unlock the car, but not allow it to run and yesterday it wouldn’t unlock or allow it to run at all and I had to use the backup card key. Tesla service says this is a unique issue on the iPhone 17. Any other Tesla owners having the same problem?"

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