2024-2025 Audi Models: 'Please check rear seats' Warning TSB

Audi has issued Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 00 24 91 2074943/1 to provide information regarding a specific message that may appear in the instrument cluster of various 2024-2025 Audi models. This TSB clarifies the function and triggers of the vehicle's rear occupant detection system, which is designed to enhance safety.

Symptoms and Warning Messages

Owners of affected 2024-2025 Audi models 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. Additionally, a warning light symbol, depicting a person with a seatbelt in a rear seat, will appear on the dashboard.

Understanding the Rear Occupant Detection System

This system, referred to as "rear occupant detection 1.0" or "child presence detection," is a standard feature in many Audi models since the 2024 model year. Its primary purpose is to prevent tragic incidents where people or animals are accidentally left inside vehicles, particularly in high temperatures, which can lead to fatal injuries. The system acts as a reminder for the driver to check the rear seats before exiting the vehicle.

How the System is Triggered

The 2025 Audi Q8 rear seat warning and similar messages are activated under specific conditions:

• Initial Trigger: If a rear door is opened or closed within 10 minutes before the ignition is switched on, or while the ignition is already on, the system detects a potential warning event.
• Message Display: Once a warning event is detected, the message "Please check rear seats!" will typically appear in the instrument cluster at the end of the journey, usually when the ignition is switched off. A warning tone may also be emitted.
• System Reset: The warning event is cleared only after both rear doors have been closed for 10 minutes AND the ignition has been switched off.
• Persistence: If the ignition is switched on again within 10 minutes and the vehicle is driven further (e.g., after a brief stop), the warning event remains active, even if the rear door was not opened again. The message will reappear at the end of the next journey.
• e-tron GT Specifics: For e-tron GT models, due to a different exit concept, the message may appear when the driver's door is closed and the ignition is off, or when the driver's door is opened and the ignition is on.
• Center Display: Depending on the model and country, the "Please check rear seats!" message may also appear on the center display's goodbye screen, regardless of whether the rear doors were opened.

Important Notes for Owners

Audi Technical Service Bulletin 00 24 91 2074943/1 is an informational bulletin. This means it explains the functionality of a system rather than detailing a repair for a defect. As such, this TSB is not applicable to any Audi Warranty coverage.

For additional information, Audi technicians can find a video on the first-generation rear seat occupant recognition system using the search term STV_0757 in the Audi Knowledge Tank.

What to Do if You See This Message

If you experience the 2025 Audi Q8 rear seat warning or similar messages, it indicates the rear occupant detection system is functioning as intended. There is no repair required for this system to operate. Owners should familiarize themselves with this feature by consulting their vehicle's owner's manual to understand its operation and purpose fully. This system is a safety feature designed to help prevent accidents, and it is crucial to heed its warnings.

NHTSA ID: 11007298