IPhone 15 pro (17.0.2) Bluetooth connection problems with my 2015 bmw on calls

It is definitely an issue with the iPhone 15 / iOS 17.## combo. My older phones work fine running the same iOS version. It also works with my other bluetooth receivers and only have an issue with my specific 2011 BMW Bluetooth connection. It will connect no problem but after the initial call will hold the connection but lose audio. After the call it will simply lose the connection and toggling BT on/off will help it reconnect but it will fail soon after a call starts. Sometimes it keeps the connection but that's a rare occurrence. It's just a mess and annoying because Apple passes the issue to BMW and BMW passes it right back to Apple. Oh well...

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I have *exactly* the same problem with my iPhone 15 Pro Max and a 2012 BMW 5 Series.

One thing I have noticed is that every time I start the car, I can look at the contacts page and it always says updating for a few minutes.

I’m having the exact same problem with my iPhone 15 pro and 2013 BMW F31. My old iPhone still works fine. So frustrating that Apple aren’t doing anything to resolve the issue. The Bluetooth works fine with my older Audi, Citroen and son’s 2015 Hyundai. Apple support blame BMW stating that they need to update their software. I argue that it’s easier for me to change to Samsung! My mates brand new top of the line Samsung works fine. Come on Apple sort this out!

Hi :)

I'm having the same problem with bluetooth of my BMW X1 2014 and i still can't resolve this problem.

I have had this problem only with iPhone 15 pro while i had no problem with iPhone 14 pro.

iphone 15 PM, I am having the same issue with my Mini Countryman 2014. When I try to call someone using Siri voice, does not send the voice to my car then after a while Bluetooth also disconnects. You will see that it’s a common issue If you check similar posts on this Apple Support portal also Reddit and the other relevant websites.

I am waiting for an update for this issue in this week, if no update, I will return it before 14th days after purchase

Hello subwayalice,

Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities.

It sounds as though you've already performed all the actions provided in article, How to connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your car - Apple Support under section: Connect using Bluetooth. The steps from that section should help with a variety of connection issues.

If that's the case, then the next option will be to speak with Apple Support for additional guidance. You can reach them at Get Support.

Best regards.

Apple need to realise that people are far more likely to change their phone than their car.

If I had known about this issue before I bought my 15PM, I would not have bought it

Have spoken many times with multiple cases with little effect. The answer is simply that the issue is with the car and not the iPhone. BMW says the issue is with the iPhone and not the car. It’s a fun place to be… the iPhone 15Pro has an issue with legacy Bluetooth and Apple should honestly investigate it.