Nikon D3200 autofocus not working? - 1

When I try to take a photo using auto focus, the lens doesn't even move or make noises that would suggest it's attempting to focus, and it won't take a picture. The manual focus works fine, it's just a pain to have to focus every photo. I tried resetting the camera settings, and yes, I have made sure the switch is on A, not M. I've had this camera for about a year now, and I just started having this problem.

Added (1). The lense attached is the 18-55 mm lens that is auto focus compatible

What lens(es) are attached to your D3200?

The camera can only auto-focus AF-S lenses. They have auto-focus motors in the lens. If you have Nikkor AF lenses, they depend upon a motor in the camera body, which your camera does not have

Since this problem has just started to occur, I suggest that you remove the lens and gently clean the contacts on the lens and the camera body, making sure NOT to get any dust into the cameras chamber between the lens, mirror and shutter

Take off the lens and clean all electrical contacts on the mount with a clean and soft pencil eraser taking care not to drop anything on the glass. Do the same but more gently on the camera's mount. Remount the lens then try again.

If the lens does not move at all then something is broken. Bring both camera and lens back to the store you bought it from (including the sales receipt) and ask for service.