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Lexus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade

By Joe Clifford
Lexus Apple CarPlay

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
Lexus Apple CarPlay

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.

918 comments

    2. Hello I’m planning to buy a lexus nx 300h, reg number NJ68YUX, is this compatible for an upgrade??
      Thanks

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      1. Hello Subash, thanks for your question.

        This vehicle is compatible with the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade.

        Thanks.

        Reply

        1. Hello Raj, thanks for your question.

          Please provide a Vehicle Registration so that we can look into this.

          Thanks.

          Reply

    1. Hello Ghilman, thanks for your question.

      This vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade.

      Thanks.

      Reply

    1. Hello Marc, thanks for your question.

      This vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade.

      Thanks.

      Reply

    1. Hello Martyn, thanks for your question.

      This vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade.

      Thanks.

      Reply

    1. Hello Jo, thanks for your question.

      This vehicle is compatible with the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade. Please contact your Lexus Centre to get this fitted.

      Thanks.

      Reply

    1. Hello, thanks for your question.

      This vehicle is compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade. Please contact your Lexus Centre to get this fitted.

      Thanks.

      Reply

    1. Hello Kath, thanks for your question.

      This vehicle is compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade. Please contact your Lexus Centre to get this fitted.

      Thanks.

      Reply

  10. Hello
    I have a 2019 Lexus ES 300h (S14PTY). Was advised that the Apple/Android auto was possible. Been waiting for over 2 months for it to happen and still don’t have a date. Is this normal ? The people at the dealership are wonderful and this is not a direct criticism aimed at them.

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    1. Hello Sanjay, thanks for your question.

      We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.

      Your Lexus Centre are best placed to advise you on the lead times for the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto retrofit. We would recommend contacting them regarding this.

      Thanks.

      Reply

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