No. The 2017 Toyota Tacoma does not have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Both arrived on the Tacoma for the 2020 model year, when Toyota added them to its trucks and SUVs for the first time. A 2016–2019 third-generation Tacoma can be upgraded with a plug-and-play integration module that uses the factory touchscreen.
Does the 2017 Toyota Tacoma have CarPlay? The timeline
- 2016: third-generation Tacoma launches with Entune touchscreen audio. No phone projection.
- 2019: Toyota introduces CarPlay on several car and crossover models, but not on the Tacoma.
- 2020: the Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner and Sequoia gain Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with Amazon Alexa compatibility.
Toyota did not offer a retrofit or software update for earlier trucks, so 2016–2019 Tacomas remain without it.
The integration option
The GCH CarPlay Android Auto OEM Smartphone Integration Kit for 2014–2019 Toyota Vehicles lists the 2014–2019 Tacoma in its fitment. Rather than replacing the head unit, it adds CarPlay and Android Auto to the factory display. Per the listing, it is:
- Plug-and-play: it connects to the existing radio
- OEM-integrated: you use the factory screen and radio controls
- Dual-platform: it supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Compatibility checklist
- Factory touchscreen radio. The kit works through the existing Toyota display.
- No 360-degree camera system. The listing says it's not compatible with 360-equipped vehicles.
- Radio part number. Two variants are listed (86140-06680 and 86140-06690). Read the label on your head unit or have GCH check by VIN.
Why integrate instead of replace?
Tacoma owners often keep the truck for a decade or more and spend serious money on suspension, lighting and armor. Keeping the factory head unit preserves the stock dash and controls, and it avoids trim adapters. You still get live routing, streaming and voice messaging, which is useful when your hands belong on the wheel on a rutted forest road.
Fitment depends on your exact radio and trim. Before you order, confirm your vehicle with GCH using your VIN or radio details.
FAQ
Does the 2016 Tacoma have CarPlay?
No. No Tacoma before the 2020 model year shipped with CarPlay or Android Auto.
Is the kit wireless?
The listing doesn't specify wireless operation. Assume a USB connection unless GCH confirms otherwise.
Will it work on a TRD Pro or Limited?
Fitment is based on the radio, not the trim name. Check your radio part number and confirm there's no 360-degree camera, or ask GCH.
Upgrade your Tacoma
If your 2016–2019 Tacoma has the factory touchscreen, the Toyota CarPlay integration kit adds both platforms. Contact GCH with your VIN for a fitment check.