It looks like Apple is about to bring Car Key support to Lexus vehicles, according to a MacRumors report.
References to Lexus have been discovered in Apple’s backend code, indicating Apple Car Key support will soon come to Toyota’s luxury vehicle lineup. Car Key support for Toyota’s main lineup was discovered similarly, just before the feature went live for the 2026 RAV4 in February. It is unclear when the feature will roll out to customers.
Lexus already offers its own app-based Digital Key system, although it requires an active connection to Toyota’s servers to function and does not work via Apple Wallet.
Users can use their car key stored on their iPhone or Apple Watch to lock, unlock, and start your car. The way the key is used and the features available depend on the model of the car. Apple added support for the NFC-based digital keys to the Wallet app back in 2022.
Apple announced the feature at WWDC 2022, saying 13 vehicle manufacturers would “soon” be adding support. The car makers included GM carlines, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC. Others on the list included Acura, Chery, Hongqi, Lucid Motors, Porsche, Rivian, Smart, Tata Motors, Voyah, and WEY.
Toyota told Carscoops in February that the 2026 Lexus ES will be the first Lexus model to receive the enhanced Digital Key functionality. The vehicle is expected to debut later this year.
