CarPlay Issues – Frequent Disconnects in 2022 Z4 sDrive20i (Even After Full Software

[Z4IL]

Title: CarPlay Issues – Frequent Disconnects in 2022 Z4 sDrive20i (Even After Full Software Update)

Hi everyone,

I’m having ongoing issues with Apple CarPlay in my 2022 BMW Z4 sDrive20i (G29) – using the original factory multimedia system.

Here’s what I’m dealing with:

Frequent, random disconnections with CarPlay – both wireless and wired (USB).

Music playback drops suddenly, then comes back a few seconds later.

During phone calls, the other person hears me fine, but I can’t hear them – audio just disappears on my side.

Similar issues happen with Android Auto, although slightly less frequently.

I’ve already had a full software update performed at an official BMW service center, under warranty – but unfortunately, the issue still persists.

At this point, I suspect the problem might be related to the head unit itself.

Also, I noticed some Z4s show Waze in the digital instrument cluster – mine doesn’t, and I wonder if that’s tied to the same software/head unit version.

Is anyone else experiencing the same issues? Has anyone replaced the head unit or found a permanent fix?

Thanks in advance for any insights!

[3798j]

Hi Z4IL, You've posted in the E85/86 forum...it happens. Here’s a link to where you want to be...the G29 forum:
https://g29.bimmerpost.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=709