Audi RS Bucket Seat Heating + Ventilation Retrofit Module

Audi RS Bucket Seat Heating + Ventilation Retrofit Module

OEM-grade heating and ventilation retrofit kit for Audi vehicles that did not come equipped with these features from the factory. Compatible with our front Conversion Kit, our complete Bucket Seats (Sport or Carbon), or your existing OEM Audi front seats.

Note: This kit is intended for Audi vehicles that did not come equipped with factory heating or ventilation. If your vehicle already has these functions from the factory, you do not need this kit.

Important: VCDS or OBDeleven Coding Required

This kit is not plug-and-play. After physical installation, your installer must perform coding via VCDS or OBDeleven on Module 09 (Central Electronics) and related modules to activate fan and heater stages in your MMI. Coding requirements vary by vehicle model and year. We provide a coding reference for your configuration, but the actual coding work must be performed by an installer with VCDS or OBDeleven and Audi VAG experience. Without correct coding, the kit will not respond to controls and the MMI will not recognize the new functions.

Confirm before ordering, two things to verify with your installer:

1. They can handle Audi seat heating and ventilation retrofit coding via VCDS or OBDeleven.
2. If you select Ventilation Only or Heating + Ventilation Both, your seat upholstery is already perforated, or your installer is equipped to perform perforation work. Heating elements work with any upholstery, but ventilation airflow requires perforation in the leather or microfiber covering the seat.

What's Included

This kit contains all the physical components required to add heating, ventilation, or both functions to a front pair of Audi seats:

• 4 OEM-grade seat ventilation fan units (Audi-branded)
• 4 fan mounting bases and sealing rings
• Dedicated ventilation wiring harness (including optical fiber and power lines)
• Ventilation foam pad and airflow guide layer
• Installation clips, fasteners, and required tools

Heating-only configurations include heating elements instead of fan units. Heating + Ventilation configurations include both.

Function Variants

Select your function via the variant menu:

• Heating Only ($699): seat back and cushion heating elements for both front seats. Multi-stage heating control via MMI or physical buttons.
• Ventilation Only ($699): suction-style fan units (more even cooling and lower noise than blow-style aftermarket designs) for both front seats. Multi-stage fan control via MMI or physical buttons.
• Heating + Ventilation Both ($1,199): full kit combining both functions. Year-round seat comfort.

Center Console Button Kit Add-on (+$149)

Audi center console climate panels vary by model and year. If your existing center console panel does not have seat heating or ventilation buttons, add the Button Kit option (+$149) to receive a model-matched replacement panel. Available for the following Audi model groups:

• A4L / Q5L (Auto Climate)
• A4L (Manual Climate)
• A3L
• Q7 (Auto Climate)
• Q7 (Manual Climate)
• Q2 / Q3 / A3L (Manual Climate)
• A6 / A7 C7 (Auto Climate)
• A6 / A7 C7 (Manual Climate)
• A3 2019 onward

If your model is not listed, contact customer service before ordering. Specify your exact Audi model and year in the order notes so we can ship the correct button panel.

Vehicle Compatibility

Confirmed compatible with Audi A4L, A5, A6L, A7, Q5L, Q7, Q8, and other models sharing the same seat architecture and electrical platform. If your model is not listed, contact us with your vehicle model, year, and VIN for compatibility verification before ordering.

Installation Notes

This is a moderately complex retrofit. Your installer will need to:

1. Remove existing seat covers and foam (only if you are modifying your current vehicle's existing seats. If you are also purchasing our Conversion Kit, this step is integrated into the Kit installation process).
2. Layer the ventilation foam pad and airflow guide from the kit on top of the existing cushion foam.
3. Cut perforation holes in leather or microfiber covers if not already perforated. Heating-only configurations do not require perforation.
4. Install fan units or heating elements and route the dedicated harness through the seat to the OEM power supply.
5. Replace the center console button panel if the Button Kit add-on is selected.
6. Perform VCDS or OBDeleven coding on Module 09 and related modules to activate the new functions.

A complete H+V install with coding typically takes 2 to 5 hours of installer labor, depending on installer experience. CarbonXtreme does not cover installer labor costs.

Why Choose This Kit

This kit uses OEM-grade Audi components and a dedicated harness designed for Audi electrical systems. After correct installation and coding, the new functions integrate with your existing MMI and physical controls exactly like factory-equipped vehicles. No fault codes, no warranty impact, no auxiliary controllers. The suction-style fan design is quieter and more even than blow-style aftermarket alternatives.

Production & Shipping

Production time: 7 to 14 days for standard configurations. We confirm the exact timing with you during pre-production review.

Shipping:

• FedEx or DHL Air: $110 | Est. 5 to 8 business days

This kit ships by air freight only due to its weight range, unless purchased together with another product (in which case sea freight options become available at checkout). Actual delivery may vary depending on customs inspection and routing conditions.

Packaging: Kit ships in protective packaging suitable for electronic and textile components. Last-mile delivery via FedEx or DHL.

Import duties: Duties and customs clearance are covered as part of your shipping rate (no additional fee).

Wholesale or installer-shop B2B inquiries: please contact customer service for tailored pricing and delivery terms.

Related Products

• Audi RS Bucket Seat Conversion Kit, front seat parts kit. Use this Retrofit Module alongside the Conversion Kit when your donor seat does not have factory heating or ventilation.
• Audi RS Sport Bucket Seats, mid-tier complete front bucket seats with built-in H+V variant options.
• Audi RS Carbon Bucket Seats, high-end complete front bucket seats with built-in H+V variant options.