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.
Dear Lexus team,
Can my Lexus UX 2019 be upgraded for android auto? My registration number is NL69***.
Is it free to upgrade? Where should I take my car for the upgrade? Many thanks for your kind help.
Hi Arif, thanks for your comment.
Your vehicle is eligible for Android Auto retrofit and your local Lexus Centre can carry this out. This is a costed upgrade, and the final total will depend if it is done as part of a routine service or a stand alone fitting. Your navigation system may also require an update in order to receive the data correctly.
Thanks,
Hello, could you please check if 2018 NX300h reg:”LT18***” is eligible with this update?
Thanks!
Hi Salih, thanks for getting in touch.
Your vehicle is eligible for Apple CarPlay retrofit, your local Lexus Centre can provide further assistance on this.
Thanks,
Hi. I have 2 questions about my Lexus UX Reg LV23***.
1. My Lexus only connects to Android Auto if done by USB cable. Should it connect wirelessly ?
2. If it can connect wirelessly should the phone work as well as maps. At the moment if it is hardwired and using TomTom the phone will not connect to the car.
Thanks Tony
Hi Tony, thanks for getting in touch.
Android Auto requires a wired connection.
Thanks,
Hi Lexus
I have an RC300h f-sport teg WU20***. Would this be eligible for a retro fit?
Thanks
Fiona
Hi there,
We will need the full registration number to confirm.
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Hi. I have a question about my Lexus LV23RYB. Whenever I connect auto Android to the car via USB it disables the ability of the car to a link to my phone to make and receive calls. Does my car need an upgrade or is this a design fault.
Thanks Tony.
Hello Tony,
Thanks for your comment.
Unfortunately, this is not something we are able to diagnose virtually.
We would recommend contacting your nearest Lexus Centre for further assistance.
Thank you.
Hi. I recently purchased a 2019 ES300H. Registration BK19***. Can this car be retrofitted with apple car play? Thanks.
Hi Mo, thank you for your question.
Apple CarPlay retrofit is available for your ES. Your local Lexus Centre can advise further on this.
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Lexus Leeds said to me this retrofit is not available for my car. Who can i contact to resolve this matter.
Thanks.
Hi Mo,
Please contact the team at cr@lexus.co.uk
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Hi Can My Lexus NX 2018 KT18*** , eligible for this update ?
Hi Aju, thanks for your comment.
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto retrofit is available for your NX. Your local Lexus Centre will be able to provide further information on this, including costings.
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Dear Lexus, I have recently purchased a Lexus NX300h Premier which is registered in October 2017 and is on a plate LM67 and is the facelift version with the upgraded multimedia interface. Can thus be upgraded to have the Apple Carplay? Regards, Ash
Hi Ash,
We will need the full registration number to confirm this.
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Hi can my Lexus rx450 late 2019 have apple car play fitted?
Hi there,
We will need your full registration number to check on this.
Thanks,
The full registration is LY19***
And how much is to fit Lexus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade
Hi there,
Retrofit is available for your vehicle. Your local Lexus Centre can advise on cost.
Thanks,