2022-2025 Audi Continental Tire Safety Recall 44CT

Audi has announced an advance notice for Safety Recall 44CT, addressing a non-compliance condition found in Continental Tires fitted to various 2022-2025 Audi models. This Audi 44CT tire defect could pose a significant safety risk to vehicle occupants.

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) identified that the design of these passenger tires allows for higher flexing in the tread shoulder. This excessive flexing can lead to heat buildup, which may cause a belt edge separation. If this occurs, the tires could experience a partial or full tread/belt loss, significantly increasing the risk of a crash, serious injury, or even death.

Why This Matters: Safety Risk

The primary concern with this Audi 44CT tire defect is the potential for tire failure at highway speeds or under normal driving conditions. A sudden loss of tread or a complete belt separation can lead to a loss of vehicle control, making a crash highly probable. Owners might notice symptoms such as localized tread wear in the tread shoulders, excessive vibrations, and noise before a complete failure occurs.

What's Being Recalled

This recall, identified by campaign code 44CT, involves specific Continental Tires that were sold as original equipment, replacement tires, or are currently in dealer inventories. The affected tires are found on various 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 models. Audi has applied the code 44CT to help dealers identify vehicles equipped with these affected tires.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Owners of 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 vehicles should be aware of this advance notice. While specific VIN lookup tools for this particular recall may not yet be available, it's crucial to stay informed. Audi will notify affected owners in writing once the remedy is finalized. In the interim, dealers are instructed to check daily campaign open inventory reports or their Online Marketing Database (OMD) for affected vehicles in their inventory.

Manufacturer's Remedy

Audi has stated that the repair for this Audi 44CT tire defect is "REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE" at this time. However, once the remedy is developed, all tires subject to this recall will be replaced free of charge. Both dealers and vehicle owners will receive written notification when the repair procedure becomes available. Owners should ensure their contact information with Audi is up to date to receive these important communications.

Important Warnings for Owners and Dealers

Audi has issued critical warnings regarding this safety recall:

• Repair Availability: The repair for this issue is currently "REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE". Dealers and owners will be notified in writing once the remedy is finalized.
• Dealer Sales Prohibition: "It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied." This means dealers cannot sell new or used vehicles with the affected tires until the recall repair is completed.
• Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales: "Dealers should not deliver any pre-owned vehicles in their inventory which are involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied."

Owners are advised to monitor official communications from Audi and NHTSA for updates on the availability of the repair. If you experience any of the described symptoms, such as excessive vibrations or noise from your tires, contact your authorized Audi dealer immediately.

Source: NHTSA ID 11009215