Vehicle seat ventilation system

An air vent (501) that is integrated into a back panel of a vehicle's seat back (507) is provided. The air vent, which is coupled to an air duct (505) within the vehicle seat (503), allows heated or cooled air from the vehicle's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to be directed towards the rear portion of the vehicle's passenger cabin, thereby helping to insure the comfort of those passengers in the vehicle's rear seats.