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

Why This Matters: Safety Risk

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) has announced a voluntary safety recall, identified by Audi as code 44CT, concerning certain passenger tires. These tires were found to have a design that allows for higher flexing in the tread shoulder, leading to heat buildup. This condition can cause the tires to develop a belt edge separation. If this separation occurs and the vehicle continues to be driven, it 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 and others on the road. This Audi Continental tire recall addresses a critical safety concern.

What's Being Recalled

This recall, designated 44CT, involves specific Continental passenger tires. These tires may have been installed on affected Audi vehicles as original equipment, sold as replacement tires, or present in dealer inventories. The affected vehicles include various 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 models, including A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and S5 Sportback variants.

Audi has applied the code 44CT to help dealers identify vehicles produced with these affected tires. All tires subject to this recall will be replaced free of charge.

Symptoms of Affected Tires

Owners of affected vehicles may notice several indicators that their Continental tires are experiencing the issues described in this Audi Continental tire recall. These symptoms can include:

• "localized tread wear" in the tread shoulders
• "excessive vibrations"
• "noise" coming from the tires

If you experience any of these symptoms, it is crucial to have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Audi dealer as soon as possible.

Manufacturer's Remedy

Owners of vehicles affected by the Audi Continental tire recall 44CT will have their tires replaced at no cost. The repair became available on September 13, 2024. Dealers are instructed to inspect all four tires on the vehicle. If any tire requires replacement, the ordering of new tires will be handled through the dealer's tire vendor, distributor, or a representative of the tire manufacturer.

Complete repair and claiming instructions are available to dealers through ELSA and the Service References tool in Elsa2Go. Audi will be notifying end consumers and car owners identified as having affected tires.

Important Warnings for Dealers and Owners

It is critical for both dealers and owners to understand the legal implications of this safety recall. Federal law strictly prohibits dealers from delivering any new or used vehicle involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied. This applies to vehicles for sale or lease, ensuring that no unrepaired vehicle is put on the road.

Dealers are required to check their daily campaign open inventory report or OMD for affected vehicles in inventory and must repair every affected inventory vehicle "before delivery to consumers." This ensures that vehicles are safe before they reach customers.

How to Check If Your Vehicle Is Affected

If you own a 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5, you should expect to receive a notification from Audi regarding this Audi Continental tire recall. You can also contact your local authorized Audi dealer to inquire about the recall and determine if your vehicle is included. Dealers can verify if a VIN qualifies for repair under this action using the Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa.

Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11009291.