BMW Wireless Charging Causing iPhone 15 NFC Chip Issues

Affected users have received an error message in the Wallet app, stating “Could Not Set Up Apple Pay.” In some cases, the NFC chip has failed, leading to the need for a replacement phone.

Affected iPhone Models

The primary models affected so far are the titanium iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, but there are reports suggesting that the standard iPhone 15 and 15 Plus may also face similar problems when wirelessly charged via BMW’s surface charging system.

Implications of NFC Chip Failure