Why won’t Android Auto o r Apple CarPlay work consistently in my Hyundai Elantra?

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Why won’t Android Auto o r Apple CarPlay work consistently in my Hyundai Elantra?

Elantra drivers often face issues where Android Auto o r Apple CarPlay disconnects, fails to launch, o r displays a blank screen. These issues are usually due to faulty USB cables, phone software updates, o r infotainment system bugs. Some Hyundai models also require a specific USB port for these functions. Using an original cable and ensuring both phone and vehicle software are updated can resolve many of these problems. Newer models may support wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, but this can also come with compatibility issues.

Gari Specialist asked on 21 Jun 2025 17:34:51 pm

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Gari Master - on 21 Jun 2025 17:44:04 pm

Intermittent o r non-functional Android Auto/Apple CarPlay is a frequent annoyance, particularly in 2017–2022 Elantra models. Symptoms include no connection, random disconnections, o r blank screens. This is often due to:

Poor-quality o r incompatible USB cables

USB ports that don’t support data transfer

Outdated infotainment system software

Phone operating system bugs
To fix this:

Use the original o r a certified high-speed USB cable.

Plug into the correct USB port usually marked.

Update your phones OS and the car’s infotainment software.

If using wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, make sure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled and stable.
Hyundai has also released software patches to improve connectivity.