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.
Can my Lexus ES300h registration NA19XYN be upgraded to Aple Carplay?
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Hello Graham,
Thank you for contacting Lexus.
Your ES300h is compatible for the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
Please contact your nearest Lexus Centre to book this in.
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Could I do Apple CarPlay on Lexus IS300h 2018 I mean 68 plate
Hello Shamim,
Apple CarPlay is not available for this model.
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Hi , My car is 2016 NX200T is compatible for the apple CarPlay upgrade?
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Nader
Hello Nader, thanks for your comment.
Your vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay system so a retrofit is not possible.
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Hi can LO67 USF get Android auto?
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Hello Don,
Lexus NX models produced from September 2018 to September 2019.
As your NX was produced in December 2017, it cannot have Android Auto retrofitted.
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Can my RX450h 2017 get apple car play added?
Hello Arijit,
Your RX 450h cannot have Apple CarPlay retrofitted.
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Very disappointing that 2018-2019 flagship RX don’t have and can not be upstaged to applecarplay. Some few years older much cheaper segment have this
If I upgrade my April 2019 NX to Apple Carplay will it enable me to programme navigation without having to use the trackpad which I find to be anything but user friendly.
Hello George,
As this is a software upgrade and not a hardware upgrade, you will still need to use the trackpad.
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Can my Lexus RC300H be fitted with Android Auto?
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Hello Ionut,
Unfortunately, your RC 300h cannot be fitted with Android Auto.
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Will Lexus be retrofitting Apple Car Play in to the LC 500 2017 model
Hello Gerry,
Unfortunately, Apple CarPlay cannot be retrofitted to this model.
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Hi, can I activate Carplay on Lexus RX450h 2019 and how?
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Hello Tsolo,
Unfortunately, Apple CarPlay is not available for this model.
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Why? Is this a joke? It should have some other option to have it. That’s pretty new model.
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Can I upgrade my 2020 NX300 ? and how ?
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Hello Nassif,
Please provide your vehicle registration so we can check this for you.
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Here is my VIN no JTJBARBZ5L2220584. I’m in UAE, local Lexus agent has no clue about this. Don’t have a clue on where else to reach out. thanks
Hello Nassif, thanks for your comment.
We are not able to advise on non UK vehicles and cannot provide any information as to the offerings of other Lexus Centres.
Sorry for any dissapointment,
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Can I upgrade my lexus is300 2018 screen. Current screen size 7 inch. I m looking for premium screen which is wide? How much will cost.
Hello Adil,
Thanks for your comment.
Unfortunately, your IS300’s screen cannot be upgraded to be compatible with Apple CarPlay.
We would recommend contacting your nearest Lexus Centre to see what other options are available.
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Nx300 2018 have a update on apple car play ?
Hello Saquid,
Please provide the vehicle registration so we can look into this for you.
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