Google Maps Spinning in CarPlay

iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 17.1.1


When connected to CarPlay, my Google Maps spins constantly. I've figured out it happens every time I pass a perpendicular road, the map spins to see if I'm turning, then spins back to get back on track. It's very annoying. Here are some additional facts:


  1. Spinning reduces when I zoom out far enough so roads aren't displayed
  2. Spinning only happens on car screen, NOT on my phone. When I hold my phone up in front of the screen the phone display stays straight, while the CarPlay display spins.
  3. Other apps do not function this way, but Google Maps is my preferred (Waze, Apple Maps).
  4. Yes, I know if I select "North Up" it won't spin, but I like the map to follow me with my vehicle always traveling up.


It's clearly a CarPlay issue, and I'm not wanting to change my preferred map (many saved spots around the country). Has anyone else seen this??


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iPhone 15 Pro

Posted on Nov 26, 2023 07:09 AM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2023 07:13 AM

CarPlay IS an Apple product, and that is the only place where this happens. The mitigating factor is CarPlay, as the behavior doesn't happen in any other condition, only when using CarPlay.

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Mar 12, 2024 12:21 AM in response to kitmoni12

Hello, has this question been addressed by Apple? I have the same issue with both Waze and Google Maps when using Apple Carplay. The map swings around wildly and constantly reconfigures. 'Precise location' is checked in Settings on both apps. The apps are unusable through AppleCar Play in my 2020 Toyota. I use maps to get around for work and have to plug my iPhone into the 12V 'cigarette lighter' socket and read Waze or Google maps off my phone - which isn't ideal as I use reading glasses.


I look forward to hearing from Apple and finding a solution to this problem.

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