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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.

813 comments

  1. Hi there, I was wondering if my Lexus RC300h black edition is compatible for this upgrade. KU68MUB.
    Thanks

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    1. Hello Simon, thanks for your question.

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

      Thanks.

      Reply

  2. Hello,

    Can my car upgrade to Apple play and android auto?

    It’s a lexus RX with the registration Dn66 yel.

    Thanks

    Reply

    1. Hello Imran, thanks for your question.

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

      Thanks.

      Reply

    1. Hello Kevin, thanks for your question.

      This vehicle is not compatible with the Android Auto upgrade.

      Thanks.

      Reply

  4. Aside from this upgrade, are there any available audio/interface upgrades that can be done to a 2019 RX450h? The current interface is a bit lackluster and not very intuitive.

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        1. Hello John, thanks for your query.

          Lexus has installed its enhanced multimedia system as standard equipment across all vehicles since the 2020 model year. Therefore this vehicle should feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.

          Thanks.

          Reply

    1. Hello James, 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

  6. Android Auto and Apple Carplay have been around for at least 7 years, so I’m very surprised that Lexus are not willing to support drivers of recent (e.g. 2018 onwards) RC 300h or IS 300h cars. I was on the brink of a purchase of one of these models, and got a flat “no” from Lexus when I enquired about firmware upgrades. I haven’t ruled out a purchase yet, but it would definitely nudge me in the right direction if the upgrade was made available!

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    1. Hello Ken, thanks for your comment.

      We are pleased to hear of your interest in Lexus. However, we understand the disappointment surrounding the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade.

      Older models are generally incompatible with the newer technology that is used for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, meaning that a retrofit is unavailable.

      Please let us know if you have any further questions regarding any vehicles that have caught your interest.

      Thanks.

      Reply

  7. Hi, please can you advise if the 2019 UX250 has android auto, or can be upgraded to it? Reg plate RA19ZXU.

    Thanks,

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    1. Hello Kartik, thanks for contacting us.

      Lexus UX models produced from January 2019 to September 2019 are available for Android Auto upgrade, therefore this vehicle is eligible.

      Hope this helps.

      Thanks.

      Reply

    1. Hello Igor, thanks for getting in touch.

      This vehicle is not compatible with the Android Auto retrofit.

      We apologise for any disappointment.

      Thanks.

      Reply

    1. Hello Adrian, thanks for getting in touch.

      Lexus NX models produced from September 2018 to September 2019 are eligible for Apple CarPlay retrofit, therefore this vehicle is eligible.

      Thanks.

      Reply

    1. Hello George, thanks for getting in touch.

      This vehicle is not compatible with the Android Auto upgrade.

      Thanks.

      Reply

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