No this does not correct the problem. An update from Tesla needs to correct this issue.
I figured out the problem after reading another website, here is the issue...........................there needs to be two connections to your cellphone (1) for Bluetooth for the functions such are music, streaming, etc. and this will show up on your cellphone as Tesla and the model. (2) is under "Locks" and this is for your key card access features, this connection will show numbers and letters under your cellphones Network - Bluetooth. You need to have the (2) connection in order to resolve the key card issue. So I suggest that you remove old Bluetooth connections from both your cell and vehicle, remove Tesla app, then reload the most current Tesla app and then add your cell as a new key card from the "Locks" menu. Then select the Bluetooth icon on car and add your cellphone.
I have definitely seen this over the past few weeks in a car with 20,000 miles and the same phone. Even re pairing is a spotty proposition. I assume it has something to do with a recent update to the car. If it goes on for another week I will schedule a service appointment. The “phone as key” works fine. It’s calls and data that suddenly won’t work.
I will answer myself and it may help others.
In settings find the list of apps, then select Tesla app. Then for ‘location’ options, select ‘always’. That fixed it for me!
