Contacts synchronization via Bluetooth fails on iOS 27.2

After upgrading ios on iPhone 12 to 27.2 there is an issue with Bluetooth connection to car media. When it tries to synchronize contacts and recent calls, there is an error. Deleting a pair and pairing again didn't help. Rebooting both iPhone and car media didn't help either. Is there any decision? On last version of ios 26 everything worked fine.

Posted on Nov 4, 2026 8:40 AM

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tillu_code

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Nov 4, 2026 3:40 PM in response to nnSide

On iPhone, the contact sync to a car is controlled per device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap the (i) next to your car's name, and check the Sync Contacts and Favorites toggle. Switch it off, restart the iPhone, then turn it back on and see if the car asks to sync again. Also check Settings > Privacy & Security > Contacts isn't restricting access (Bluetooth sync uses the Show Notifications and Sync Contacts options in that same screen).

Before a full reset, try Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings, then re-pair the car (delete the iPhone from the car's list too). If it started right after the update and nothing works, it may be a bug in that iOS version, so check for a newer update and send details through Feedback Assistant or apple.com/feedback. Which car and head unit is it?