2023-2025 Audi Rear Seat Reminder Message TSB 2074943/2

Audi has released Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 2074943/2, dated March 17, 2026, to provide information regarding a specific message that may appear in the instrument cluster of various 2023-2025 Audi models. This TSB clarifies the purpose and conditions under which the "Audi rear seat reminder" message is displayed, which is part of the vehicle's rear occupant detection system.

Symptoms

Owners of affected Audi vehicles may observe one of the following messages in their instrument cluster:

• "Please check rear seats"
• "Please check rear seats and be aware of door safelock. See owner's manual"

Depending on the specific model and country, a warning tone may also sound in conjunction with these messages. The instrument cluster may also display a warning light symbol depicting a seated person with a seatbelt and an exclamation mark, indicating a rear seat alert.

Technical Background and Safety Purpose

This "Audi rear seat reminder" system, also known as child presence detection, is a crucial safety feature. It was implemented by Audi to address the global issue of children and animals suffering fatal injuries after being left inside vehicles, particularly in high temperatures. To help prevent such tragic incidents, many Audi models have been equipped with this first-generation rear occupant detection as a standard feature since the 2024 model year.

The system works by monitoring the rear doors. As stated in the Owner's Manual, "If you opened one of the rear doors, this message will remind you at the end of the journey that there may be someone in one of the rear seats. Make sure that you do not leave any children or animals behind when you leave the vehicle."

Trigger Conditions

The "Please check rear seats" message is triggered under specific conditions related to the rear doors and ignition status:

• If a rear door is opened or closed within 10 minutes before the ignition is switched on, the warning event is activated.
• If a rear door is opened or closed while the ignition is already on, the warning event is also activated.
• At the end of a journey, if a rear door was opened, the message will appear in the instrument cluster as a reminder.

The warning event is automatically cleared if both rear doors have been closed for 10 minutes, or if the vehicle is driven further after the ignition is switched on. For e-tron GT models, the warning event remains active even if the rear door has not been opened again, provided the ignition is switched off.

Important Warnings

This Technical Service Bulletin 2074943/2 is purely informational. It is not associated with a vehicle malfunction or a repair procedure. Therefore, this TSB is not applicable to any Audi warranty claim. Owners should be aware that the message is a normal function of the vehicle's safety system.

Owner Action

When you see the "Audi rear seat reminder" message, it is a prompt to check your rear seats before exiting the vehicle. This is a safety feature designed to prevent accidental lock-ins of children or pets. No service action or repair is required for this message, as it indicates the system is functioning as intended. For more detailed information on the first-generation rear seat occupant recognition system, refer to Service Information (STV) 0757.

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Source: NHTSA ID: 11031004, Transaction No.: 2074943/2