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

Audi has released a dealer communication, identified as 44CT, regarding the Continental Tire Safety Recall. This notice, dated September 20, 2024, serves as an important reminder to all Audi dealer personnel about their obligations concerning vehicles affected by safety and compliance recalls. The communication specifically references updates made to the "Continental Tire Safety Recall Information" section.

This dealer communication stems from a voluntary recall initiated by Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (“CTA”) and Continental Tire (Canada). The recall addresses a non-compliance condition found in certain passenger tires. While the specific nature of the tire defect is not detailed in this communication, such non-compliance issues can potentially affect vehicle safety and performance.

What This Communication Means for Owners

This dealer communication, 44CT, highlights critical protections for consumers under federal law. It emphasizes that dealers are legally prohibited from selling or leasing any new or used vehicle that is subject to a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied. This includes new vehicles in dealer inventory as well as pre-owned vehicles.

For owners or prospective buyers of a 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5, this means that if your vehicle is affected by the Continental Tire Safety Recall, it must be repaired before it can be legally sold or delivered by a dealership. This ensures that vehicles reaching consumers meet all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and are free from safety-related defects.

Important Warnings for Owners

The communication includes a direct reminder of federal law regarding vehicles affected by safety and compliance recalls:

• "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 are crucial for ensuring that all vehicles are safe before they reach the consumer. If you are considering purchasing a new or used Audi A5, S4, or S5 from the affected model years, these regulations provide a layer of protection.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Owners of 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5 models who are concerned about the Continental Tire Safety Recall should check their vehicle's status. You can typically do this by visiting the NHTSA recall website or the Audi owner's portal and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This will confirm if your specific vehicle is part of the recall and if any remedies are outstanding. This applies to the Audi A5 Continental Tire Recall specifically mentioned.

Manufacturer's Remedy

The dealer communication does not detail the specific repair procedure for the Continental Tire Safety Recall. However, it confirms that the remedy involves addressing the identified tire defect or non-compliance condition. Once a vehicle is identified as affected, the dealership is responsible for performing the necessary repair or replacement free of charge, in accordance with federal safety regulations, before the vehicle can be delivered to a customer.