2022-2025 Audi A5/S4/S5 Continental Tire Recall 44CT

Audi, in conjunction with Continental Tire the Americas, LLC ("CTA"), has announced a voluntary safety recall, identified as 44CT, for specific passenger tires. This recall affects various 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 models equipped with these Continental tires. The issue stems from a non-compliance condition that could lead to significant safety risks for vehicle occupants.

Why This Matters: Safety Risk

The affected Continental tires were designed in a way that allows for higher flexing in the tread shoulder. This increased flexing can cause heat buildup within the tire. Over time, this heat buildup can lead to a belt edge separation. If this separation occurs, the tire could experience a partial or full tread/belt loss. Such an event significantly increases the risk of a crash, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

What's Being Recalled

This recall specifically targets certain Continental passenger tires. These tires may have been sold as original equipment on new vehicles, as replacement tires, or may currently be in dealer inventories. All tires identified as subject to this Audi A5 Continental tire recall will be replaced free of charge once the remedy becomes available.

Symptoms Owners Might Notice

Owners of affected vehicles might observe several warning signs related to the tire issue. These include localized tread wear in the tread shoulders of the tires. Additionally, drivers may experience excessive vibrations and unusual noise coming from the tires.

Important Warnings for Owners and Dealers

Audi has provided critical information regarding the status and handling of this recall:

• REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE: The repair procedure for this recall is currently not available.
• Owner Notification: Both dealers and owners will receive written notification once the remedy becomes available.
• Dealer Responsibilities: Dealers are instructed to check their daily campaign open inventory report or OMD (Online Marketing Database) for affected vehicles currently in their inventory.
• Federal Law Compliance: It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment (including tires) covered by a safety recall until the defect has been remedied. Dealers must correct any such defect prior to delivery.
• Pre-Owned Vehicles: Dealers are prohibited from delivering any pre-owned vehicles in their inventory that are involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied.

Manufacturer's Remedy

Once the repair becomes available, the remedy for this Audi A5 Continental tire recall will involve replacing the affected tires. This replacement will be performed free of charge to the owner. Audi and Continental Tire are working to finalize the repair procedure and make the necessary replacement tires available.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Owners of 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 models will be formally notified by Audi in writing when the remedy is ready. In the interim, if you experience any of the symptoms described, such as excessive vibrations or unusual tire noise, it is advisable to contact your authorized Audi dealership for inspection. Dealers can verify a vehicle's eligibility for this recall using the campaign code 44CT and their internal systems.

Source: NHTSA ID 11009245