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 there I have 2016 RX Fsport Would that be eligible for CarPlay? Thx Val
Hello, thanks for your question.
The RX is not available for the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
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I have Lexus es300h without touchscreen and apple play
Does it mean if I update my software I will have apple play ?
Hello Andy,
Any update should not remove Apple CarPlay from your vehicle.
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Hello. Can this NX reg GJ68KKY have android auto?
Hello Alpesh,
Unfortunately, this vehicle cannot have the upgrade as it was produced in July 2018.
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Hi,
I can’t access either Apple CarPlay or Android auto on a 2020(19plate) car. I have connected both to USB wire but does not recognise Lexus CarPlay on either the phone or infotainment. Unsure why as was advised all models had both CarPlay and android? Option is not available on my menu either. Any help would be appreciated.
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Hello Derek, thanks for your comment.
Please provide your Vehicle Registration so that we can look into this for you.
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Hello nx300h early 2019 can upgrade android auto or not
Hello,
Please provide the vehicle registration so we can look into this for you.
Thanks.
ML19MMU this it my registration can u pls have a look and tell me how much it cost pls thank
Hello Thanh, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is compatible with the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade. Please contact your Lexus Centre for information on pricing.
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Hi could you check my car too. Nx registered in sep 2018 but possibly manufactured earlier than that so that’s why I’m asking you to check so I can be sure.
Registration SN68 EDR
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Graeme
Hello Graeme, thanks for your question.
This vehicle was produced in June 2018, so is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade.
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Hi
Unfortunately my lexsus was made June 2018 and not co.patable with Android Auto. Is there any plan to extend the retro fit for older cars??
My reg YT18CCJ
Hello Ermias,
Unfortunately, we do not have any information on this at the moment.
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I have es300h 2019
How I can use apple car play
Hello Tameem, thanks for your comment.
Please provide a Vehicle Registration so that we can look into this.
Thanks.
2018 NX, reg SC68 VYJ
Would that be compatible?
Hello Nev, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade.
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I have 2019 UX 200 FSport Would that be eligible for CarPlay?
Hello Manoj, thanks for your question.
Please provide your Vehicle Registration so that we can look into this.
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Hiya, I have a 69 plate ux250h – is this compatible with apple cat play?
Hello Erika, thanks for your question.
Please provide a Vehicle Registration so that we can look into this.
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Hi I have a 2019 UX250h. Your site says selected models of 2019 UXs will support the Android Auto upgrade but when I went to a local dealership they just flat out says all 2019 UXs are not supported. Can you please give me more info so I can tell my local dealer. Thanks for your help! (Note I am in Canada I understand this is a UK dealer)
Hello Abraham, thanks for your question.
We can only advise on UK specification vehicles.
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Hi I recently bought Lexus UX 2019 LE19WJV and Apple carplay doesn’t fit in my car. I wanted to know can I change display and upgrade it to new one with Apple CarPlay.
Thanks
Hello Hamidreza, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is compatible with the Apple CarPlay update. Please contact your Lexus Centre to get this installed.
Thanks.