Lexus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade

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.

938 comments

  1. Hey, does this vehicle is compatible with apple car play? Reg number is YK19AMP. Thank you

    1. Hello Iveta, thanks for your question.

      Lexus UX models produced from January 2019 to September 2019 should be eligible for the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade. Therefore this vehicle should be compatible.

      Please contact your nearest Lexus Centre to discuss this further.

      Thanks.

        1. Hello John, thanks for your question.

          Due to system incompatibility, this vehicle is not eligible for Apple CarPlay retrofit.

          Thanks.

  2. Hello my car is a UX250 2019 and it does have apple car play however the screen is very small compared to the newer model in 2023, is it possible to upgrade the screen to a 10inch screen by lexus or does it have to be after market ?

    1. Hello Mostafa, thanks for your query.

      Please can you provide your vehicle registration so that we can look into this for you.

      Thanks.

    1. Hello Alan, thanks for your query.

      Please can you provide a vehicle registration for this vehicle and we will look into this for you.

      Thanks.

    1. Hello Marcus, thanks for getting in touch.

      This vehicle should not be eligible for Apple CarPlay retrofit.

      Thanks.

  3. Hi. My car is a 2019 es300h (FN69 VML ) I love it but the navigation screen is very small. Is it possible to upgrade the screen to a 10inch screen by Lexus (and if so at what cost) or does it have to be after market ?

    1. Hi Mac, thanks for getting in touch.

      Please provide your Vehicle Registration so that we can look into this for you.

      Thanks.

        1. Hello Mac, thanks for your comment.

          This vehicle should be eligible for Apple CarPlay retrofit.

          Please contact your nearest Lexus Centre to discuss further.

          Thanks.

  4. Hi, Is WG19XOA compatible with the Apple Carplay/Android Auto upgrade and can any Lexus dealer carry this out ?

    1. Hello Robert, thanks for getting in touch.

      This vehicle should be eligible for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto retrofit.

      Please contact your nearest Lexus Centre to discuss further.

      Thanks.

    1. Hello Michal, thanks for getting in touch.

      Due to system incompatibility, this vehicle is not eligible for Android Auto retrofit.

      Thanks.

  5. Hi, can you install apple car play to my car? RK18FNR
    If not, what can be the options (screen replacement/ Bluetooth gadgets)?

    Many Thanks

    1. Hello Eugene, thanks for your question.

      Due to system incompatibility, this vehicle is not eligible for Apple CarPlay retrofit.

      To discuss your options, we would recommend contacting your local Lexus Centre or the Connectivity team.

      The Connectivity team can be found here under ‘My Multimedia System’: https://forms2.lexus.co.uk/contact-us

      Thanks.

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