2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, S5 Continental Tire Safety Recall 44CT
Audi has announced safety recall 44CT for certain 2022-2025 A5, S4, and S5 vehicles equipped with Continental tires. The tires may develop tread/belt loss, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free tire replacement. Dealers must remedy vehicles before delivery.
Sarah Mitchell2022 Audi A5
Also applies to
- Audi A5
- 2023–2024
- Audi S4
- 2023–2025
- Audi S5
- 2022–2024
Why This Matters: Safety Risk of Continental Tires
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) has initiated a voluntary safety recall, identified by Audi as campaign code 44CT, for certain passenger tires. These tires were found to have a non-compliance condition in their design. The design flaw allows for higher flexing in the tread shoulder, which can lead to heat buildup within the tire structure. This internal heat can cause a belt edge separation.
If a belt edge separation occurs, the affected tires may experience a partial or full tread/belt loss. Such an event significantly increases the risk of a crash, potentially leading to serious injury or death for vehicle occupants and others on the road. Additionally, owners might notice localized tread wear in the tire shoulders, excessive vibrations, and increased noise from the tires.
What's Being Recalled
This safety recall, 44CT, specifically targets Continental tires that were supplied as original equipment, replacement tires, or are currently in dealer inventories for various 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 models. The non-compliance condition affects tires installed on a range of vehicles, including the Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and S5 Sportback.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Continental Tire will be notifying end consumers and car owners identified as having affected tires. Owners of a 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5 should look for this notification. To confirm if your specific vehicle is part of this Audi A5 Continental tire recall, you can check the Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa on the day of repair. Elsa is the definitive source for campaign inquiry and verification.
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Audi | A5 |
| 2025 | Audi | S4 |
| 2024 | Audi | S5 |
| 2024 | Audi | S4 |
| 2024 | Audi | A5 |
| 2023 | Audi | S5 |
| 2023 | Audi | A5 |
| 2023 | Audi | S4 |
| 2022 | Audi | S5 |
Manufacturer's Remedy
The repair for this Audi A5 Continental tire recall became available on September 13, 2024. The remedy involves inspecting all four tires on affected vehicles. If any tire requires replacement due to this recall, it will be replaced free of charge. Tire ordering for replacements will be handled through the dealer's tire vendor, distributor, or a representative of the tire manufacturer.
Dealers are instructed to refer to ELSA and the Service References tool in Elsa2Go for complete repair and claiming instructions. This ensures that the repair process is standardized and properly documented. Dealers should schedule owner repairs immediately.
Important Warnings for Owners and Dealers
Audi and Continental Tire emphasize several critical points regarding this recall:
- For New Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: 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.
- For Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: 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 are also required to check their daily campaign open inventory report or OMD for affected vehicles in their inventory and must repair every affected inventory vehicle before delivery to consumers. All dealer personnel should be aware of this notice to address customer questions effectively. For warranty assistance, dealers should contact Warranty, and press inquiries should be directed to Audi Public Relations.
Owner Action
If you own a 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5, and receive a notification from Continental Tire, it is crucial to arrange for the inspection and potential replacement of your tires at an authorized Audi dealership as soon as possible. The repair is free of charge.
Source Citation
NHTSA ID: 11009246
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the issue with Continental tires on certain Audi models?
- The Continental tires on certain 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 models have a non-compliance condition. This can cause higher flexing in the tread shoulder, leading to heat buildup and potential belt edge separation, which may result in partial or full tread/belt loss.
- Which Audi models are affected by the Continental tire safety recall 44CT?
- The Continental tire safety recall 44CT affects various 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 models, including the A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and S5 Sportback.
- How will Audi owners be notified about this recall?
- Continental Tire will be notifying end consumers and car owners who own vehicles identified as having affected tires. Owners can also verify if their vehicle is included by checking the Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa.
- What is the repair for the Continental tire safety recall 44CT?
- The repair for the Continental tire safety recall 44CT involves inspecting all four tires on affected vehicles. Any tires found to be affected by the non-compliance condition will be replaced free of charge. The repair became available on September 13, 2024.
- Are there any restrictions for dealers selling affected vehicles?
- Yes, federal law prohibits dealers from delivering new or pre-owned vehicles involved in this safety recall 44CT until the tire defect has been remedied. Dealers must correct the issue prior to sale or lease.
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