Guide to Rear Occupant Alert Systems
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Children and hot cars can be a fatal combination. On average, there are 38 heatstroke-related deaths each year. Consumer Reports' testing has shown that the temperature in a parked car can rise to dangerous levels on even a mild day. Our experts found that when it was 61° F outside, the temperature inside a closed car could reach more than 105° F in just an hour, an extremely dangerous and potentially fatal level for a child.
Many parents comment on social media outlets that such an accidental death would never happen to their child. But research has shown that anyone can forget a small child in a car, especially parents who have a change in their routine or those who are under stress. Just as drivers often find themselves lost in thought and navigating on autopilot, often getting to their destination without remembering details of the trip or missing a turn to run an errand, distracted parents can forget a quiet child or pet.
Many automakers now offer technology to help prevent these heatstroke deaths. These models have systems that can remind drivers that a rear door has been opened on a trip. A simple display in the gauge cluster, typically accompanied by a warning tone, encourages drivers to check the back seat.
The auto industry has committed to introducing rear-seat reminders that include a combination of auditory and visual alerts in essentially all cars and trucks by the 2025 model year.
Consumer Reports, along with many other advocates of child passenger safety, have pushed for automakers to provide integrated heatstroke prevention systems. And CR hopes to see them proliferate in the marketplace in many more mainstream, affordable vehicles, enabled straight from the factory and standard across all trims, says Jennifer Stockburger, director of operations at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center.
CR favors systems that are delivered turned on as a default setting, because many parents don’t think they could make this mistake, Stockburger says. If parents or caregivers have to activate the system manually, it’s less likely to be used.
Consumer Reports' Rear-Seat Safety Score incorporates formal evaluations of rear occupant alert systems. Vehicles are awarded points for the presence of vehicle-integrated systems and evaluated on their performance.
Below are highlights of how these systems work based on our testing and experience. And there’s a chart that lists the vehicles that have an available rear occupant alert system. The chart indicates whether the system issues a reminder at the end of a trip and/or whether it has sensors to detect occupants that may have been left behind. Of course, whether your car has an alert system or not, always check the back seat, and never leave children unattended in a vehicle.
Essentially these systems can be identified as two main types: end-of-trip reminders and occupant sensing alerts.
End-of-Trip Reminders
These reminders give the driver an alert at the end of their trip. Typically they are door-logic-based systems that note whether a rear door is opened prior to or during a trip and provide a visual alert at the end of a trip, and may be accompanied by audible chimes. This type of system was first introduced by General Motors in the 2017 GMC Acadia. Now, all of the currently available vehicle-integrated heatstroke prevention systems use this approach. Most systems come factory-enabled, with the exception of Nissan, Infiniti, and Mitsubishi’s Rear Door Alert. These three systems also stand out with their external audible alert after exiting the vehicle. Ford’s Rear Occupant Alert allows for deactivation of the reminder system, but it will prompt the user every six months to reactivate.
Occupant Sensing Alerts
Currently, these systems can detect motion in the vehicle. The Hyundai/Genesis/Kia Rear Occupant Alert uses ultrasonic sensors to detect occupant motion in the back seat after a vehicle has been locked. To date, these are the only brands that offer this capability. They also send a notification to the driver’s phone or email through the telematics subscription. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of highly sensitive in-car radar technology to combat pediatric heatstroke deaths. Genesis has implemented a high-powered radar sensing system in the 2022 Genesis GV70 that can detect a sleeping child or even their breathing motions.
Use the table below to sort by year and search the brands for which models have heatstroke-prevention technology.
Year | Brand | Model | Type | Trim | Standard / Optional |
2022 | Acura | MDX | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Acura | RDX | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Buick | Enclave | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Buick | Encore | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Buick | Encore GX | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. 2022 U.S. and Canada |
2022 | Buick | Envision | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Cadillac | CT4 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Cadillac | CT4-V / CT4-V Blackwing | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Cadillac | CT5 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Cadillac | CT5-V / CT5-V Blackwing | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Cadillac | Escalade | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Cadillac | XT4 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Cadillac | XT5 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Cadillac | XT5 Professional Vehicles | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Cadillac | XT6 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Chevrolet | Bolt EUV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Chevrolet | Blazer | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Chevrolet | Bolt EV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Chevrolet | Colorado | End-of-Trip Reminder | Crew Cab | Std. |
2022 | Chevrolet | Malibu | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Chevrolet | Equinox | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Chevrolet | Traverse | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | End-of-Trip Reminder | Crew Cab and Double Cab | Std. |
2022 | Chevrolet | Silverado HD | End-of-Trip Reminder | 2500, 3500, Crew Cab and Double Cab | Std. |
2022 | Chevrolet | Spark | End-of-Trip Reminder | 2LT | Std. U.S. only, optional Canada; available only on Spark 2LT Trim, not capable on LS/1LT trim |
2022 | Chevrolet | Suburban | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Chevrolet | Trax | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. 2022 U.S. and Canada |
2022 | Ford | Bronco 4DR | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Ford | Bronco Sport | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Ford | Edge | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Ford | Escape | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Ford | Expedition | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Ford | Explorer/Police Interceptor | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Ford | F-150/Police Responder | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. on Super Cab, Crew Cab |
2022 | Ford | Mustang Mach E | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Ford | Ranger | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Ford | Super Duty | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. on Super Cab, Crew Cab |
2022 | Ford | Transit | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | With rear seats & 4 door |
2022 | Genesis | G70 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Genesis | G80 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Genesis | G80 | Occupant Sensing (ultrasonic), End-of-Trip Reminder | 2.5T - Advanced and above 3.5T - All | Opt. |
2022 | Genesis | G90 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Genesis | GV70 | Occupant Sensing (radar), End-of-Trip Reminder | 2.5T - Advanced and above 3.5T - All | Opt. |
2022 | Genesis | GV70 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Genesis | GV80 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Genesis | GV80 | Occupant Sensing (ultrasonic), End-of-Trip Reminder | 2.5T RWD Advanced and above 2.5T AWD 3.5T - All | Opt. |
2022 | GMC | Acadia | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | GMC | Hummer EV Edition 1 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | GMC | Canyon | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | GMC | Sierra / Denali 1500 | End-of-Trip Reminder | Including Denali, Crew Cab, and Double Cab | Std. |
2022 | GMC | Terrain | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | GMC | Sierra / Denali 1500 Limited | End-of-Trip Reminder | Including Denali, Crew Cab, and Double Cab | Std. |
2022 | GMC | Sierra HD | End-of-Trip Reminder | 2500, 3500 Including Denali, Crew Cab, and Double Cab | Std. |
2022 | GMC | Yukon | End-of-Trip Reminder | All, Including Denali | Std. |
2022 | GMC | Yukon XL | End-of-Trip Reminder | All, Including Denali | Std. |
2022 | Honda | Accord | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Honda | Accord Hybrid | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Honda | Civic 4DR | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Honda | Civic 5DR | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Honda | Odyssey | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Elantra | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Elantra HEV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Ioniq 5 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Kona | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Kona EV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Palisade | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Palisade | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | SEL | Opt. |
2022 | Hyundai | Santa Cruz | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | SEL | Opt. |
2022 | Hyundai | Santa Fe HEV | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Santa Fe PHEV | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Sonata | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Sonata HEV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Tucson | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Tucson | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | SEL | Opt. |
2022 | Hyundai | Tucson HEV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Tucson HEV | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | SEL | Opt. |
2022 | Hyundai | Tucson PHEV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Hyundai | Tucson PHEV | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | SEL | Opt. |
2022 | Infiniti | QX60 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Infiniti | QX80 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Kia | Carnival | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Kia | EV6 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Kia | Forte | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Kia | K5 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Kia | Niro EV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Kia | Niro HEV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Kia | Niro PHEV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Kia | Rio | End-of-Trip Reminder | S Tech | Opt. |
2022 | Kia | Seltos | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Kia | Sorento | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Kia | Sorento Hybrid | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Kia | Soul | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Kia | Stinger | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Kia | Telluride | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Lexus | NX350 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Lincoln | Aviator | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Lincoln | Corsair | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Lincoln | Nautilus | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Lincoln | Navigator | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Mitsubishi | Outlander | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Nissan | Altima | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Nissan | Armada | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Nissan | Kicks | End-of-Trip Reminder | SV, SR | Std. |
2022 | Nissan | Leaf | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Nissan | Maxima | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Nissan | Murano | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Nissan | Pathfinder | Rear Door Alert | All | Std. |
2022 | Nissan | Pathfinder | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Nissan | Rogue | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Nissan | Rogue Sport | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Nissan | Sentra | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Nissan | Titan | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Nissan | Versa | End-of-Trip Reminder | SV, SR | Std. |
2022 | Subaru | Ascent | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Subaru | Crosstrek | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Standard on all trims equipped with CVT. The Base and Premium come standard with manual, so RSR is not available. Must upgrade to CVT. |
2022 | Subaru | Crosstrek Hybrid | End-of-Trip Reminder | Only one trim | Std. |
2022 | Subaru | Forester | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Subaru | Impreza | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Standard on all trims equipped with CVT. The Base comes standard with manual, so RSR is not available. Must upgrade to CVT. |
2022 | Subaru | Legacy | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Subaru | Outback | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Toyota | Camry | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Toyota | Camry HV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Toyota | Corolla Cross | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Toyota | Highlander | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Toyota | Highlander Hybrid | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Toyota | RAV4 Prime | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Toyota | Sienna | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Toyota | Tundra | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2022 | Volkswagen | Taos | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Buick | Enclave | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Buick | Encore | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Buick | Encore GX | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Buick | Envision | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Cadillac | CT4 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Cadillac | CT4-V | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Cadillac | CT5 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Cadillac | CT5-V | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Cadillac | Escalade | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Cadillac | XT4 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Cadillac | XT5 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Cadillac | XT6 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Chevrolet | Blazer | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Chevrolet | Bolt EV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Chevrolet | Colorado | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Chevrolet | Equinox | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Chevrolet | Malibu | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | End-of-Trip Reminder | Crew Cab and Double Cab | Std. |
2021 | Chevrolet | Silverado HD | End-of-Trip Reminder | Crew Cab and Double Cab | Std. |
2021 | Chevrolet | Spark | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Chevrolet | Suburban | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Chevrolet | Traverse | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Chevrolet | Trax | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Ford | Bronco 4DR | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Ford | Bronco Sport | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Ford | Edge | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Ford | Escape | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Ford | Expedition | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Ford | Explorer/Police Interceptor | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Ford | F-150/Police Responder | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Available |
2021 | Ford | Mustang Mach E | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Ford | Ranger | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Ford | Super Duty | End-of-Trip Reminder | Super Cab, Crew Cab | Std. |
2021 | Ford | Transit | End-of-Trip Reminder | All with rear seats, 4 door | Std. |
2021 | Genesis | G80 | End-of-Trip Reminder | Prestige | Std. |
2021 | Genesis | G80 | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | Prestige | Std. |
2021 | Genesis | GV80 | End-of-Trip Reminder | Advanced | Std. |
2021 | Genesis | GV80 | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | Advanced | Std. |
2021 | GMC | Acadia | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | GMC | Canyon | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | GMC | Sierra 1500 | End-of-Trip Reminder | Crew Cab and Double Cab | Std. |
2021 | GMC | Sierra HD | End-of-Trip Reminder | Crew Cab and Double Cab | Std. |
2021 | GMC | Terrain | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | GMC | Yukon | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | GMC | Yukon XL | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Honda | Accord Hybrid | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Honda | Accord | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Honda | Odyssey | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Hyundai | Elantra | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Hyundai | Palisade | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Hyundai | Palisade | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | SEL | Opt. |
2021 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | SEL | Std. |
2021 | Hyundai | Santa Fe HEV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Hyundai | Santa Fe HEV | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Hyundai | Sonata | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Hyundai | Sonata HEV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Infiniti | Q50 | End-of-Trip Reminder | N/A | N/A |
2021 | Infiniti | Q60 | End-of-Trip Reminder | N/A | N/A |
2021 | Infiniti | QX50 | End-of-Trip Reminder | N/A | N/A |
2021 | Infiniti | QX80 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Kia | Niro EV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Kia | Niro HEV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Kia | Niro PHEV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Kia | Rio | End-of-Trip Reminder | S Tech | Opt. |
2021 | Kia | Seltos | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Kia | Sorento | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Kia | Sorento Hybrid | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Kia | Sorento PHEV | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Kia | Soul | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Kia | Telluride | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Kia | K5 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Lincoln | Aviator | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Lincoln | Corsair | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Lincoln | Nautilus | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Lincoln | Navigator | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Nissan | Altima | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Nissan | Armada | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Nissan | Frontier | End-of-Trip Reminder | N/A | N/A |
2021 | Nissan | Kicks | End-of-Trip Reminder | SV, SR | Std. |
2021 | Nissan | Leaf | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Nissan | Maxima | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Nissan | Murano | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Nissan | Pathfinder | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Nissan | Rogue | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Nissan | Rogue Sport | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Nissan | Sentra | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Nissan | Titan | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Nissan | Versa | End-of-Trip Reminder | SV, SR | Std. |
2021 | Subaru | Ascent | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Subaru | Crosstrek | End-of-Trip Reminder | All w/ CVT | Std. |
2021 | Subaru | Crosstrek Hybrid | End-of-Trip Reminder | Only one trim | Std. |
2021 | Subaru | Forester | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Subaru | Impreza | End-of-Trip Reminder | All w/ CVT | Std. |
2021 | Subaru | Impreza | End-of-Trip Reminder | All w/ CVT & 5DR Sport w/MT | Std. |
2021 | Subaru | Legacy | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Subaru | Outback | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Toyota | Camry | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Toyota | Camry HV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Toyota | Highlander | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Toyota | Highlander Hybrid | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Toyota | RAV4 Prime | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Toyota | Sienna | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2021 | Toyota | Venza | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Buick | Enclave | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Buick | Encore | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Buick | Encore GX | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Buick | Envision | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Buick | LaCrosse | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Buick | Regal GS | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Buick | Regal Sportback | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Buick | Regal TourX | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Cadillac | CT4 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Cadillac | CT4-V | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Cadillac | CT5 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Cadillac | CT5-V | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Cadillac | CT6 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Cadillac | CT6 V-Blackwing | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Cadillac | CT6-V | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Cadillac | Escalade | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Cadillac | XT4 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Cadillac | XT5 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Cadillac | XT6 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Blazer | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Bolt EV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Camaro | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Colorado | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Equinox | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Malibu | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Silverado HD | End-of-Trip Reminder | Crew Cab and Double Cab | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Spark | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Suburban | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Traverse | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Chevrolet | Trax | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Ford | Escape | End-of-Trip Reminder | All, Aug 2020+ | Std. |
2020 | GMC | Acadia | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | GMC | Canyon | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | GMC | Siera HD | End-of-Trip Reminder | Crew Cab and Double Cab | Std. |
2020 | GMC | Sierra 1500 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | GMC | Sierra 2500 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | GMC | Sierra 3500 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | GMC | Terrain | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | GMC | Yukon | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | GMC | Yukon XL | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Hyundai | Palisade | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Hyundai | Palisade | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | SEL, Limited | Opt. |
2020 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | SEL, SEL Plus, Limited | Opt. |
2020 | Hyundai | Sonata | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Hyundai | Sonata Hybrid | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Infiniti | Q50 | End-of-Trip Reminder | N/A | |
2020 | Infiniti | Q60 | End-of-Trip Reminder | N/A | |
2020 | Infiniti | QX50 | End-of-Trip Reminder | N/A | |
2020 | Infiniti | QX60 | End-of-Trip Reminder | Std. | |
2020 | Infiniti | QX80 | End-of-Trip Reminder | Std. | |
2020 | Kia | Seltos | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Kia | Telluride | Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Lincoln | Corsair | End-of-Trip Reminder | All, Aug 2020+ | Std. |
2020 | Nissan | Altima | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Nissan | Armada | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Nissan | Kicks | End-of-Trip Reminder | SV, SR | Std. |
2020 | Nissan | Leaf | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Nissan | Maxima | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Nissan | Murano | End-of-trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Nissan | Pathfinder | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Nissan | Rogue | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Nissan | Rogue Sport | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Nissan | Sentra | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Nissan | Titan | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Nissan | Versa | End-of-Trip Reminder | SV, SR | Std. |
2020 | Subaru | Ascent | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Subaru | Crosstrek | End-of-Trip Reminder | All w/ CVT | Std. |
2020 | Subaru | Crosstrek Hybrid | End-of-Trip Reminder | Only one trim | Std. |
2020 | Subaru | Forester | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2020 | Subaru | Impreza | End-of-Trip Reminder | All w/ CVT | Std. |
2020 | Toyota | Highlander | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Buick | Enclave | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Buick | Encore | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Buick | Envision | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Buick | LaCrosse | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Buick | Regal | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Buick | Regal TourX | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Cadillac | CT6 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Cadillac | CTS | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Cadillac | Escalade | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Cadillac | XT4 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Cadillac | XT5 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Cadillac | XTS | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Blazer | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Bolt | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Colorado | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Cruze | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Equinox | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Malibu | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 LD | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Silverado 2500HD | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500HD | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Spark | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Suburban | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Traverse | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Trax | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Chevrolet | Volt | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | GMC | Acadia | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | GMC | Canyon | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | GMC | Sierra 1500 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | GMC | Sierra 1500 Limited | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | GMC | Sierra 2500HD | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | GMC | Sierra 3500HD | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | GMC | Terrain | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | GMC | Yukon | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | GMC | Yukon XL | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | End-of-Trip Reminder | SEL Plus, Limited | Std. |
2019 | Nissan | Altima | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Nissan | Armada | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Nissan | Leaf | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Nissan | Maxima | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Nissan | Murano | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Nissan | Pathfinder | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Nissan | Rogue | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Nissan | Rogue Sport | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2019 | Nissan | Titan (4-dr.) | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Buick | Enclave | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Buick | Lacrosse | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Cadillac | ATS (sedan) | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Cadillac | CT6 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Cadillac | CTS | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Cadillac | CTS (V series) | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Cadillac | Escalade | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Cadillac | XT5 | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Chevrolet | Bolt EV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Chevrolet | Colorado | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Chevrolet | Cruze (hatch) | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Chevrolet | Cruze (sedan) | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Chevrolet | Equinox | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Chevrolet | Malibu | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Chevrolet | Silverado (4dr) | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Chevrolet | Suburban | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Chevrolet | Traverse | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | GMC | Acadia | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | GMC | Canyon | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | GMC | Sierra (4dr) | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | GMC | Terrain | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | GMC | Yukon | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | GMC | Yukon XL | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2018 | Nissan | Pathfinder | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | Buick | Lacrosse | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | Cadillac | CT6 (2017i) | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | Cadillac | Escalade | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | Chevrolet | Bolt EV | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | Chevrolet | Colorado | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | Chevrolet | Cruze (hatch) | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | Chevrolet | Cruze (sedan) | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | Chevrolet | Malibu | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | Chevrolet | Silverado (4dr) | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | Chevrolet | Suburban | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | GMC | Acadia | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | GMC | Canyon | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | GMC | Sierra (4dr) | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | GMC | Yukon | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
2017 | GMC | Yukon XL | End-of-Trip Reminder | All | Std. |
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