IPhone 6 bluetooth audio stutter/dropout issue

I have a 64GB iPhone 6 (Verizon) and am having an issue where when I stream music/audio through my 2013 Toyota Sequoia's audio system via Bluetooth, the music will have a stutter/dropout of about a 1-2 seconds every 20-40 seconds while the audio continues to play. If I connect the phone directly through the USB port, the audio is fine and there is no stutter/dropout. There are no pairing issues - it pairs to the Toyota Sequoia's Bluetooth system just fine.
I'm a bit suspicious that this may be something to do with the Bluetooth on my iPhone 6 as I also use the Bluetooth function frequently for phone calls and those on the other line have noted that I temporarily cut out from time to time.
Could this be a bad Bluetooth hardware issue with my iPhone 6? I tried Resetting Network Settings and still have the same issue.
I'm thinking of taking my iPhone to an Apple Genius for help but thought I'd check here first. Any thoughts or insight would be greatly appreciated.

Hello gdungy,
Thanks for the question. After reviewing your post, it sounds like there is trouble keeping a steady connection over bluetooth. I would recommend that you try the troubleshooting steps in this article, it may be able to help you isolate or resolve the issue.
Get help using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with your car stereo - Apple Support
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Have a nice day,
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