Lexus is pleased to announce that owners of compatible UX, NX and ES models now have the possibility of an upgrade to their vehicle’s multimedia system to include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration*.
Compatible vehicles for the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade:
- Lexus UX models produced from January 2019 to September 2019
- Lexus NX models produced from September 2018 to September 2019
- Lexus ES models produced from October 2018 to September 2019
This Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade allows owners to access the services included in their mobile phone on the multimedia display screen and action them through voice activation or by manually prompting through the steering wheel controls or touchscreen itself. In this way they will be able to safely enjoy applications such as Google Maps, Spotify, Amazon Music, WhatsApp and Waze without the need to directly interact with their mobile phone.
The Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade for compatible vehicles will be carried out by appointment at your local Lexus centre. Lexus recommends that owners arrange to have the upgrade installed during a scheduled service.
For more information on software upgrade pricing and to confirm vehicle compatibility, please contact your local Lexus centre.
*Lexus has installed its enhanced multimedia system as standard equipment across all vehicles since the 2020 model year. Depending on vehicle and specification, this means that most Lexus models with this system will feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.
Hi,
I have an nx 2020 model, it has car play but apple maps navigation doesn’t come up on the hud or the multi information in in the dial cluster. Is there any update that can fix it?
Also i have noticed that since migration to lexus link+ , i have lost subscription to in car wifi and i can no more create a route on the app and download it to my lexus.
Thanks
Hi Shailesh, thanks for getting in touch.
This is correct, the Apple Maps are not supported via the HUD function. As for the Lexus Link+, we are aware of the discrepancies between the functionalities of this and the previous app and are working on a fix.
Thanks,
Lexus UK
Hi
Could the software on my Lexus NX LX18*** be upgraded to include Apple Car Play?
SL
Hi Sukhinder, thanks for your comment.
Yes, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto is available for retrofit on your NX. Your local Lexus Centre is best placed to provide further information on this.
Thanks,
Lexus UK
Lexus IS
2.5 300H 2018 – is this compatible with Android Auto? What would be required if it is not?
Good afternoon Richard,
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer a retro-fit Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade for the Lexus IS.
We apologise for the disappointment this brings.
Thank you.
My recently purchase 69 reg Lexus UX apparently has Apple Car Play but not Android Auto – is this normal?
Good afternoon Geoff,
If we can take your registration please, we’ll be happy to check that for you.
Thank you.
Hello
I have a new LBX . It obviously doesn’t have a CD player but is there a facility to play a CD player via the car Bluetooth? Or is there an input anywhere on the car where a CD player can be plugged in?
Good afternoon Kenny.
Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, we have no information to offer you on this, sorry.
You can explore your online owner’s manuals here, which includes the music playback options: https://www.lexus.co.uk/owners/about-my-lexus/manuals
We wish you many happy and luxurious miles in your new Lexus LBX.
Thank you.