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, is this upgrade available for a 2019.10.11 Lexus NX300h Luxury.
Many thanks
Hello Vladimir,
We can only comment on UK spec vehicles.
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Is there any prospect of my June 2016 NX300h getting a retro fit or upgrade?
Hello Philip, thanks for your comment.
There is no retrofit of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto available for your NX as the multimedia system is not compatible.
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Disappointing but thanks
I have NX300H 2015 what would best to way to update my nav system and can I get apple car play installed ?
Hello,
Your NX is not compatible for the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
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I have the rx450h 2016 model new shape will there be an upgrade for my vehicle thanks
Hello Nigel,
The Android Auto/Apple CarPlay retrofit is not possible for your RX.
Thanks.
Hello,
Is it possible to upgrade to Android Auto my Lexus 300h 2017?
Thank you
Hello Arseniy,
The Android Auto retrofit is not available for your vehicle.
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Does the RX450h 2018 models have android auto or able to get an upgrade if not.
Hello Nigel,
Thank you for contacting Lexus.
The 2018 RX 450h does not come with Android Auto, nor can it be retrofitted.
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Could i have apple carplay installed in my 2019 nx300h?
Hello Phillip,
Please provide your vehicle registration so we can look into this for you.
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My registration is GX 18 GBE
Hello Phillip,
Your registration is not recognised by our system.
Do you have a private plate on your vehicle?
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P11HWY
Hello Philip,
Your NX is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay retrofit as it was produced before September 2018.
Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Thanks.
Hello can I have this done on my LS500H 2018 model??
Hello Jamie,
This retrofit is not available for your LS500h.
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Hello,
I have a 2021 UX 250h. Will there be a software upgrade for Android Auto to make it wireless?
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Hello Krishna, thanks for your comment.
We have no information on any updates to the Android Auto system in your UX at the moment.
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Does my 2020 RC300h need to be upgraded to add CarPlay?
Hello Alistair,
Please provide the vehicle registration so we can look into this for you.
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SM70AVU
Hello Alistair,
Your RC F Sport does not come with Apple Car Play and it cannot be retrofitted.
Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Thanks.
Hi, can my NX300h luxury be upgraded for android auto – car reg is FM68OFN?
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Hello Charmaine,
Unfortunately your NX 300h was produced before September 2018, meaning it is not compatible for the Android Auto updgrade.
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Hi, I just bought an 2021 NX300 F SPORT, could this be upgraded with the Andriod auto update?
Hello Barry,
Please provide the vehicle registration so we can look into this for you.
Thanks.
Hi, thanks for the reply. The car was registered Sept 2018, does it need to be after this month/date to be compatible?
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Hello Charmaine,
Only Lexus NX models produced from September 2018 to September 2019 are compatible with the upgrade.
Thanks.