Issue ⚠️ Why is carplay on a brand new 2026 cr-v so, so, so bad???
It will just randomly disconnect, whether plugged in to the left USB-C port or wireless. iPhone 16 pro. The maps, Google, or Apple, will just freeze randomly, and eventually disconnect a few minutes later. It has happened many times when I’m on a busy highway with multiple exits near one another, one of which i have to take. But then it won’t allow my phone to fully disconnect so that I can just use the map on the phone! When I try to disconnect it, either from the Wi-Fi on the phone, or on the car itself, it will disconnect and then reconnect within 20 or 30 seconds. So I can’t just skip the CarPlay altogether. Truly a dangerous bug.
Brought it into the dealership, The tech said that they have had several such reported issues, and no solution for me. They did a reset of the Car’s computer and send me on my way. Did not fix the issue. Happens with other people‘s phones as well as mine. Honestly infuriating, And an insane issue to be having with a brand new car, especially when there is no option to go without these stupid screens that are in every new car nowadays.
Has anyone else had this issue and been able to resolve it? I’m losing it over here.
PS the lack of two finger pinched to zoom on the maps apps in 2026 is also a crazy oversight. Navigating the maps, we’re trying to get an overview of the route, feels far more dangerous on CarPlay than just holding the phone. Really really wishing I had gone for a RAV4 instead, which seem to have none of these issues.