Some BMW Owners Experiencing Issues With Shared Car Keys on iOS 18

[kittonian]

Strange. No problems here with my key or my wife's shared key on our M340i. We don't even carry a FOB anymore and haven't for a while. Sometimes I need to unlock my phone to get it to work but otherwise, it's fine.

 

[GraXXoR]

Following the release of iOS 18 last month, some BMW owners have experienced issues with shared car keys in the Apple Wallet app, according to messages on the Apple Support Community and the largest BMW discussion forum.

Affected users said that the "passive entry" feature that allows you to lock, unlock, and start compatible BMW vehicle models by simply having your iPhone on you no longer works for secondary Wallet keys shared with others, such as a spouse or other family member. The primary key still works for passive entry, the people said.

The issue does not appear to be fixed in the iOS 18.0.1 update released last week, or in the latest iOS 18.1 beta. The underlying cause is unclear.

We will share any new information about this issue as it becomes available.

Article Link: Some BMW Owners Experiencing Issues With Shared Car Keys on iOS 18

But for a mere $9.95 per month we will offer a Pro Key Share Plus upgrade that is guaranteed to be able to open your car door with >99.9%* success rate.


*actual success rate may vary depending on weather, surrounding vehicle density, proximity to radio sources and other interference as well as the way you hold your phone and whether or not the phone uses a Pro Key Share Plus licensed phone case vs third party unlicensed accessories.

 

[bluespark]

I guess less people will be cutting me off without using their blinker on the way home tonight. 🤣

I drive an older BMW, so I got you.

 

[BiscottiGelato]

Phone + a wallet card for backup? Never failed combo with any of the Teslas I've had for years.

 

[MythicFrost]

Yeah, it's the same issue for me. Secondary key just doesn't work, super annoying.