Siri does not recognize my third-party navigation app as a navigation target

I am developing an iOS 26+ navigation app. The app has the default navigation entitlement, MKDirectionsModeCar, MKDirectionsRequest / com.apple.maps.directionsrequest handling, a routing coverage file, phone navigation, CarPlay navigation, and CarPlay Dashboard support.

However, when the user says “Navigate to [insert city/place/address] using [name of app],” Siri opens Apple Maps instead. My app receives no URL event, no MKDirections.Request, no App Intent event, and no CarPlay scene URL event.

I found a related thread here: https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/759653. I followed the recommendation there and filed Feedback Assistant enhancement request FB22804661.

Please let me know if you need any additional information from me.

Siri does not recognize my third-party navigation app as a navigation target
 
 
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