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.
I have a Lexus UX – WH19 EVK – would it be possible to retrofit Android Auto/Apple CarPlay ?
Hello Kamal,
This vehicle is eligible for the upgrade.
Please contact your Lexus Centre for further assistance.
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Hi,
Is RC300 2018 eligible for update and how much that cost me?
KX18HHM -AA55EZA.
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Hi,
Compatible vehicles for Apple CarPlay upgrade are:
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
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Can you advise if my RX is eligible for a upgrade?
VRM: WP67FBA
Hello Wayne,
This vehicle is not compatible with the upgrade.
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Lexus nx 350
SC18KUY
Is it compatible for Android auto update please?
Hi Shreekant,
Lexus NX models produced from September 2018 to September 2019 are compatible with the update. Your vehicle was produced in April 2018. Unfortunately, that means it is not compatible. We are sorry about that.
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Hi could you please let me know if possible to upgrade my Lexus for carplay? Reg.: WV18 FCM
Hi Igor,
Thanks for getting in touch. Apple CarPlay retrofit is available for:
-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
Unfortunately your RX is not compatible. Sorry about that.
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Can apple car play be retrofitted to my March 2018 NX
Hello Paula,
Please provide the vehicle registration so we can look into this for you.
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My reg is P55 XPH
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Hello Paula,
Unfortunately, as your NX was produced before September 2018, it cannot have Apple CarPlay retrofitted.
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Hi , I have read somewhere that it may work on 2017, my wife has a NX , reg KEZ7309
Hello Darren,
Unfortunately as this NX was produced before September 2018, it is not eligible for the upgrade.
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Hi, would my Lexus NX300h registration number YT18 APO be eligible to use Apple CarPlay?
Hi Man,
Unfortunately, your NX is produced before September 2018 meaning it is not compatible with the upgrade.
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Hi,
Can you advise if my NX300h is eligible for a upgrade of Apple Carplay?
Registration plate is MH19 RUO
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Hello Freddie,
Your vehicle should be eligible for the upgrade.
Please contact your Lexus Centre for further assistance.
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Thank you so much for your prompt reply. Had requested the nearby Lexus to upgrade 🙂
Hi. We have purchased a UX Reg. PN20XZK is it available for the Apple car Play upgrade? Thanks
Hi Neil,
Congratulations on your new car. Our system shows that this vehicle is MY20 which already has a wired Apple CarPlay connection. Please plug your phone in using a USB cable and make sure you phone’s settings allow Apple CarPlay.
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Hello Lexus UK – is a 2018 RC300h Black Edition compatible for the upgrade?
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Hi,
The compatible vehicles for Apple CarPlay upgrade are:
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
Sorry about that.
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Hello,
I have a NX GU19LPC, would this be compatible with the Android auto upgrade?
Hi,
Thanks for getting in touch.
Lexus NX models produced from September 2018 to September 2019 are compatible.
Unfortunately we are having issues with our vehicle information system, so we can’t check the exact production date of your vehicle at the moment, but we expect it does fit within the date range of compatible vehicles.
Please contact your nearest Lexus centre for confirmation. You can find them here: https://www.lexus.co.uk/forms/find-a-centre
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