In this guide, we will make you aware of a potential method that should fix the issue of CarPlay & Android Auto not working with the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The ability to mirror your smartphone features over to the car’s infotainment system brings in a slew of added benefits. In this regard, both Apple and Google have their own system, but as fate would have it, none of them seems to be working with a specific Hyundai car.
Many users have echoed their concern that both CarPlay & Android Auto are not working on their Hyundai Ioniq 5. The issue is the USB connection and hence it only lasts for a few minutes before being automatically disconnected. To rectify it, users have already tried using different cables and even a different phone, but none of the tweaks spelled out success. If you are also currently facing this issue, then this guide will make you aware of a nifty workaround to rectify this bug.
Fix Hyundai Ioniq 5 CarPlay & Android Auto not working
The culprit is a faulty USB cable assembly and to rectify this issue, you’ll need its part number 96120-GI000 [it costs around $66.74]. The recommended approach will be to let the car dealer do the necessary changes. However, if you want to take the matter into your own hands [which might prove to be a risky bet], then check out this excellent guideshared in the Ioniq 5 forum.
So try out the aforementioned tweak and it should fix the issue of CarPlay & Android Auto not working with the Hyundai Ioniq 5. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are yet to acknowledge this issue, let alone give out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when any of these two things happen, we will update this guide accordingly.