What year did Lexus start remote start?
The earliest factory-style remote-start capability from Lexus began around 2013, delivered mainly through the Lexus Enform Remote service on select models. Since then, the feature has expanded across more models and been integrated into the Lexus app and Enform ecosystem.
How Lexus rolled out remote-start across its lineup
The rollout was gradual, with initial availability on a limited set of models and markets, followed by broader adoption as the Enform platform evolved and more vehicles were designed to support remote engine start and related features.
- 2013 model year: Introduction of Enform Remote with remote engine start on select Lexus models in key markets (availability varied by region).
- 2014–2015: Expansion to additional models and continued enhancement of the Enform app’s remote-start capabilities, climate preconditioning, and vehicle status checks.
- 2016–2019: Broadening of remote-start availability across more trims and models, often tied to subscription-based Enform services or standard feature on higher trims in some markets.
- 2020s: Ongoing evolution of Enform Remote, with deeper smartphone integration, compatibility with newer models, and continued updates to security and connectivity features.
In practical terms, Lexus' remote-start journey began in 2013 through Enform Remote and has evolved into a more widely available feature on many newer models, with varying availability depending on model year, trim level, and market.
Summary
Lexus’ remote-start capability entered the market in 2013 via the Enform Remote service, expanding to more models and later integrating with the Lexus app and broader connectivity features. Availability varies by model year and region, but remote start remains a common convenience option in many Lexus vehicles today.
