2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, S5 Tire Recall 44CT

Why This Matters: Safety Risk

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) has initiated a voluntary safety recall, identified by Audi as code 44CT, for certain passenger tires. The design of these tires can lead to higher flexing in the tread shoulder, which causes heat buildup. This condition can result in a belt edge separation.

If a belt edge separation occurs, the tires may experience a partial or full tread/belt loss. This significantly increases the risk of a crash, serious injury, or even death for vehicle occupants and others on the road.

What's Being Recalled: Continental Tires

This recall, designated by Audi with code 44CT, involves specific Continental ProContact GX AO tires. These tires are identified by their size, 255/35 R19 96H XL, and Article Number 1557369. The affected tires also carry the DOT Number CP32 WMC9 and were manufactured during DOT Weeks 1921 through 3224.

Approximately 33,337 vehicles are affected in the U.S. and Canada. The recall impacts 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 models that were originally equipped with these tires or had them installed as replacement tires. The issue may also manifest as localized tread wear in the shoulders, excessive vibrations, and noise.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Continental will begin notifying owners of affected vehicles. Owners will be directed to contact their tire dealer or car dealer to schedule an appointment for inspection and potential tire replacement. You can also check if your vehicle is part of this Audi A5 tire recall by visiting the NHTSA website and searching for recall number 24T-009.

Audi dealers can use the Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa to verify if a VIN qualifies for repair under this action. The campaign status must show as "open" for the vehicle to be eligible for the recall service.

Manufacturer's Remedy

For vehicles affected by the 44CT recall, all four tires will be inspected by an authorized dealer. If any of the tires are identified as affected, they will be replaced free of charge to the owner. This includes the cost of the new tire(s), mounting, balancing, and handling.

Important Warnings for Dealers and Owners

Federal law strictly prohibits dealers from selling or leasing new or used vehicles that are subject to an unremedied safety recall. This means:

• "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."
• "By law, dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle that fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety."
• "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."
• "Dealers must ensure that every affected inventory vehicle has this campaign completed before delivery to consumers."

Additionally, dealers are advised: "Do NOT ENTER TIRES ON CLAIM". Reimbursement for tire replacements will be handled directly through the dealer's tire vendor, distributor, or a representative of the tire manufacturer, not through the standard claim process.

Repair Procedure Summary

Technicians will first check the vehicle's VIN in the Elsa system to confirm the campaign status is "open." They will then inspect all four tires on the vehicle, as well as any other tire sets associated with the vehicle (e.g., winter tires). The inspection involves visually checking for the DOT serial number on the tire sidewall to identify if it falls within the affected range of DOT Weeks 1921-3224 for the CP32 WMC9 DOT Number.

If replacement is necessary, the tires will be replaced and balanced using appropriate dealership equipment. The new tires will be inflated to the specifications listed on the vehicle's "Tire and Loading Information" label, typically found on the B-pillar. Finally, the wheel bolts will be torqued to 120 Nm. The labor operations for this Audi A5 tire recall are 0183 00 99 for inspection only, or 4440 50 99 if one or more tires require replacement.

Owner Action

If you own a 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5 and believe your vehicle may be equipped with the affected Continental ProContact GX AO tires, you should contact an authorized Audi dealer or a Continental tire dealer immediately. Schedule an appointment for a free inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the tires. Do not delay this important safety service.

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Source: NHTSA ID: 11009240