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.

910 comments

    1. Hello, thanks for your comment.

      This vehicle should not be eligible for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto retrofit.

      Please let us know if you have any further queries.

      Thanks.

  1. Hi
    Can you advise of my UX has CarPlay already installed or eligible to have installed and what cost based in uk
    KN69FNF

    MANY THANKS

    1. Hello Stav, thanks for your comment.

      Apple CarPlay retrofit is available for your vehicle. Your local Lexus Centre can advise further and get this booked in for you.

      Thanks,

      Lexus UK

  2. Hi,

    I have a NX 300 which is on a 17 plate.
    Is it possible to have the apple car play upgrade installed at its next service in January.

    Thank you
    Peter

    1. Hi Peter, thanks for your comment.

      Apple CarPlay retrofit is available for your vehicle and this is best installed at your next service as you plan.

      Thanks,

      Lexus UK

    1. Hi Alex, thanks for your comment.

      We have no information on this at the moment. The multimedia system in older generations of the Lexus RX remains incompatible with the Apple CarPlay software.

      Thanks,

      Lexus UK

    1. Hi Kim, thanks for your comment.

      The LC500 is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay software and therefore retrofit is not available.

      Thanks,

      Lexus UK

  3. I am wondering if a 2018 RX450h is eligible for Apple Carplay retrofit? can any one advise me if it is possible fix carplay on my Lexus.Thanks

    1. Hi Naleen, thank you for getting in touch.

      Your RX is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay software, retrofit is not possible.

      Thanks,

      Lexus UK

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