2022-2025 Audi Continental Tire Safety Recall 44CT

Audi has issued a dealer communication, identified as 44CT, concerning a Continental Tire Safety Recall. This communication, dated September 24, 2024, provides updated guidance to dealerships on identifying and replacing affected tires. The Audi Continental Tire Recall addresses a non-compliance condition in specific Continental passenger tires, which poses a safety risk.

Why This Matters: Safety Risk

Tire non-compliance conditions can lead to various safety hazards, including reduced tire durability, potential tread separation, or sudden loss of air pressure. Such issues can compromise vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. This makes the Audi Continental Tire Recall a critical safety measure to ensure the integrity of the tires on affected vehicles.

What's Being Recalled

This recall specifically targets certain Continental passenger tires that have been identified with a non-compliance condition. The exact nature of the non-compliance is related to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The recall is managed under the campaign number 44CT.

Important Warnings for Dealers and Owners

Audi's communication includes strict reminders regarding vehicles affected by safety and compliance recalls. These are crucial for both dealerships and prospective owners:

• "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 warnings mean that any new or pre-owned 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5 vehicle with affected Continental tires cannot be sold or leased until the necessary repairs are completed. This ensures that customers receive vehicles that meet all safety standards.

Manufacturer's Remedy

The remedy for the Continental Tire Safety Recall 44CT involves the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the affected Continental tires. Dealerships are instructed to review the revised circular and work instructions, which provide additional guidance on accurately identifying tires that require replacement. This process ensures that all non-compliant tires are removed and replaced with compliant ones, restoring the vehicle's safety.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Owners of 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 models should contact their authorized Audi dealership to determine if their vehicle is part of the Audi Continental Tire Recall. You can also check the NHTSA website by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to see if your specific vehicle is subject to this or any other open recall.

Revision Information

The campaign circular and work instructions for the 44CT recall have been updated to provide additional guidance. This update aims to help service personnel and technicians conduct inspections accurately and identify all tires that require replacement. Dealerships are advised to ensure all staff involved in campaign-related responsibilities have reviewed the latest circular published to ELSA and Service References in Elsa2Go.

Source: NHTSA ID: 11009278