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

Why This Matters: Safety Risk of Tire Failure

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) and Continental Tire (Canada) have announced a voluntary recall, identified by Audi as Recall 44CT, for certain passenger tires. This recall addresses a critical non-compliance condition where the tire design leads to higher flexing in the tread shoulder, causing excessive heat buildup. This heat can cause the tires to develop a belt edge separation.

With continued use, this condition could result in a partial or full tread/belt loss. Such a failure significantly increases the risk of a crash, potentially leading to serious injury or death for vehicle occupants. This Audi A5 Continental tire recall is a serious safety concern.

What's Being Recalled: Continental Tires

The recall, designated as 44CT, involves specific Continental passenger tires fitted as original equipment or sold as replacement tires for certain 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 models. These tires have a manufacturing defect that allows for excessive flexing and heat generation in the tread shoulder area.

This non-compliance condition means the tires do not meet safety standards, posing a direct risk of catastrophic failure. The affected tires are also present in dealer inventories, both as new vehicle components and as replacement stock.

Symptoms Owners May Notice

Before a complete tire failure, owners of affected vehicles might observe several warning signs. These symptoms are indicative of the underlying defect and should prompt immediate attention. Owners may notice:

• Localized tread wear in the tread shoulders of the tires.
• Excessive vibrations while driving.
• Unusual noise emanating from the tires.

These signs suggest the tire's structural integrity is compromised due to the heat buildup and potential belt edge separation. If you experience any of these symptoms, especially in a vehicle covered by the Audi A5 Continental tire recall, it is crucial to exercise caution.

Manufacturer's Remedy

Audi has applied the code 44CT to help dealers identify vehicles equipped with the affected tires. At this time, the repair for this recall is listed as "REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE." However, Continental Tire has confirmed that all tires subject to this recall will be replaced free of charge once the remedy is finalized. This includes tires that were installed as original equipment, those sold as replacement tires, and those currently in dealer inventories.

Audi and Continental Tire will notify both dealers and owners in writing once the specific remedy procedure and parts become available. A bulletin with further instructions and details will be published shortly.

Important Warnings for Dealers and Owners

This recall includes critical warnings regarding the delivery and sale of affected vehicles and tires.

• New Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: It is a violation of federal law for dealers to deliver any new motor vehicle or 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. Dealers must correct any vehicle that fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety prior to delivery.
• Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: Dealers should not deliver any pre-owned vehicles in their inventory involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied.

Owners should be aware that while the repair is not yet available, the issue is serious. Once notified, it is important to have the tires replaced promptly.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Audi has implemented code 44CT to assist dealers in identifying vehicles produced with the affected tires. Owners will receive a written notification from Audi once the remedy is available. In the interim, dealers are instructed to check their daily campaign open inventory report or OMD for affected vehicles currently in their inventory.

If you own a 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5 and are concerned about the Audi A5 Continental tire recall, you can contact your authorized Audi dealer. They can verify if your vehicle is included in this recall using the campaign code 44CT and your VIN.

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Source: NHTSA ID: 11009260