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.
Hi, I have Lexus NX300H NL69JVV, is it compatible for apple CarPlay upgrade?
Hi,
Your vehicle was produced in July 2019, so it is compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
Please contact your nearest Lexus centre to get your vehicle booked in.
Thanks
Hi is my car suitable for the Apple CarPlay upgrade? Reg VU68NLT
Hello Paul, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
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Hello team,
Is there anything that can be done to upgrade to android auto or mirror link on a CT200, 2014 manufactured, 2017 registered?
Hi Ed,
Compatible vehicles are listed in the article above. Unfortunately, the CT is not one of those.
Sorry about that.
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Hi I have 2015 lexus nx300h is that compatible.
Hello Chamley,
Thanks for your comment.
Unfortunately, this vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade.
Thanks.
Hi, is a 2019 RC 350 compatible for the androidauto upgraded pathway
Hi,
As explained above, compatible vehicles for Apple CarPlay upgrade in the UK 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
We recommend contacting Lexus in your region for more information relating to your vehicle.
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Hello. My Lexus is a 2018 IS300
Will I be able to upgrade it to Android auto?
Not very familiar with compatibility.
Hello Stephen,
Please provide your vehicle registration and we will check this for you.
Thanks.
Is Lexus rx450 mar 2019 compatible?
Hello Maria,
Please provide the vehicle registration so we can look into this for you.
Thanks.
Hi, My vehicle is RE19 OYC.
Is it eligible for CarPlay update?
Dealership said it might need another update prior to CarPlay, but they weren’t sure. So they didn’t give exact answer.
Hello,
Thanks for your comment.
This vehicle should be eligible for the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
Thanks.
Good evening,
Can you confirm if my Lexus ux250h can be upgraded please, WP69 TSV. It’s a recent purchase and do miss this feature.
Best regards,
Hello Arron,
Good news, your UX Hybrid should be fine for the retro-fit update at a nominal fee. Please get in touch with your local Lexus Centre.
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Could you tell me if my mode is available for the upgrade please?
WP69 TSV
Many thanks
Hello Arron.
Good news, your UX Hybrid should be fine for the retro-fit update at a nominal fee. Please get in touch with your local Lexus Centre.
Thanks.
I have a nx 300h 2018 registered on 1/03/2018 would this be compatible
for the ANDROID upgrade.
Hello Prit,
Thanks for your comment.
Please could you provide your vehicle registration so that we can look into this for you.
Thanks.
J400MNA
Hello Pri,
Unfortunately, this vehicle is not compatible with the Android Auto upgrade.
Thanks.
Hi. Will this work with a 2020 LC500? Looks like 2019 US cars are eligible but I can’t seem to find anything for the UK?
Hello Shapiro,
Thanks for your comment.
Unfortunately, this car is not compatible with the upgrade.
Thanks.
That is tragic! Anything in the works to fix that?
Hello Shapiro,
Unfortunately, we do not have any news on this at the moment.
Thanks.
Thanks for the swift response. I must say I’m a little disappointed that a flagship car made in 2022 doesn’t have the ability to be updated with CarPlay.
I look forward to this changing (assuming someone is actually looking at it).
Thanks again,