My new iPhone 16 Pro won’t work with CarPlay

got a brand new iPhone 16 Pro and it will not work while in the car. Never had any issues before with any of my older phones. If this is a new feature on the 16th i will be returning this phone. It defeats the whole purpose of having CarPlay



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Original Title: Won’t work in the car

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Posted on Jun 15, 2025 5:33 AM

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Jun 15, 2025 10:01 AM in response to cajundawn

So wait, first you post that CarPlay is not working. Now you’re saying it does work accept for this one thing?


See if this support document is of any help.


Use the Driving Focus on your iPhone to concentrate on the road - Apple Support


You might also try shutting down your iPhone 16 Pro and restarting it. Test


Restart your iPhone - Apple Support





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Jun 15, 2025 6:04 AM in response to cajundawn

Well let’s start by asking what make, year, and model is the vehicle you are using. Next, what precisely do you mean by ‘will not work’? What happens when you pair or plugin your iPhone 16 Pro to your vehicle? Do you get any kind of error message?


My iPhone 16 Pro works perfectly well with my 2024 Chevrolet Traverse with wireless CarPlay so it’s not some ’new feature’.



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Jun 15, 2025 7:58 AM in response to lkrupp

Hi I have a 2023 Corvette and a 2018 suburban. Both of these vehicles work fine with all of my previous iPhones. I purchased a new iPhone 16 Pro Max and when I ask Siri a question I’m told I can’t answer that while you’re in the vehicle. Never had this with any of my other phones. Drive focus is not on.🤷🏻‍♀️

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My new iPhone 16 Pro won’t work with CarPlay

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