I have to agree that this bothers the heck out of me as well. I assume it's engine heat that I'm mostly getting out of those vents even if I have it set to off or cold (no a/c on.) It's extremely warm and sometimes forces me to turn on the a/c on a day that shouldn't require it. The vents just happen be located in a place where I rest my hands on the wheel and I just feel hot air constantly blowing out of it. I'm living with it but just wanted to let ya know you're not alone in your observation. Cheers!