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

Why This Recall Matters

Audi has announced a safety recall, identified as Continental Tire Safety Recall – 44CT, affecting certain 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 models. This recall addresses a non-compliance condition found in Continental passenger tires. A non-compliance condition means that the tires may not meet specific Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), which are critical for vehicle safety and performance. Such issues with tires can potentially lead to reduced vehicle handling, increased risk of tire failure, or other safety hazards, underscoring the importance of addressing this recall promptly.

What's Being Recalled

The Continental Tire Safety Recall – 44CT involves specific Continental passenger tires that were supplied with or installed on affected Audi vehicles. Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (“CTA”) / Continental Tire (Canada) identified a non-compliance condition with these tires. While the specific nature of the non-compliance is not detailed in this communication, any deviation from safety standards for tires can compromise vehicle integrity and occupant safety. The recall ensures that all affected tires are identified and replaced if necessary.

Important Warnings for Dealers and Owners

This manufacturer communication, dated September 24, 2024, includes critical reminders regarding vehicles affected by safety and compliance recalls. These warnings are crucial for both dealerships and consumers:

• 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."
• 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."

These statements emphasize that vehicles subject to this Audi A5 Continental Tire Recall cannot be sold or leased until the necessary repairs or replacements have been completed, ensuring that all vehicles on the road meet safety standards.

Manufacturer's Remedy

For vehicles affected by the Continental Tire Safety Recall – 44CT, the manufacturer's remedy involves an inspection of the installed Continental passenger tires and, if a non-compliance condition is identified, their replacement. Audi has updated its campaign circular and work instructions to provide additional guidance to technicians on accurately identifying the tires that require replacement. Owners of affected vehicles should contact an authorized Audi dealership to schedule an inspection and, if needed, the free replacement of the tires. This process ensures that your Audi A5, S4, or S5 is equipped with tires that meet all federal safety standards.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Owners of 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5 models should check if their vehicle is included in the Continental Tire Safety Recall – 44CT. You can typically do this by visiting the NHTSA recall website or the official Audi recall website and entering your vehicle's 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If your VIN is part of this recall, it is recommended to contact your local authorized Audi dealership to arrange for the necessary inspection and repair.

NHTSA ID: 11009248