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

Audi has announced an advance notice regarding safety recall 44CT for Continental passenger tires installed on certain 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 vehicles. This Audi Continental tire recall addresses a non-compliance condition identified by Continental Tire the Americas, LLC ("CTA") and Continental Tire (Canada).

This recall is a critical safety measure, as the affected tires pose a significant risk to vehicle occupants. Owners of these Audi models should be aware of the potential dangers and monitor their vehicles for any signs of tire degradation.

Why This Matters: Safety Risk

The design of the affected Continental tires allowed for higher flexing in the tread shoulder, which can lead to excessive heat buildup. This heat can cause a belt edge separation within the tire. If this condition progresses, the tire could experience a partial or full tread/belt loss.

Such a failure dramatically increases the risk of a crash, potentially leading to serious injury or death for vehicle occupants and others on the road. Owners might also notice specific warning signs before a complete failure occurs, such as localized tread wear in the tread shoulders, excessive vibrations, or unusual noise coming from the tires.

What's Being Recalled

This recall specifically targets certain Continental passenger tires. These tires were supplied either as original equipment on new vehicles, as replacement tires sold separately, or were held in dealer inventories. Audi has applied the code 44CT to help dealers identify vehicles equipped with these affected tires.

The recall impacts a range of Audi models from 2022 to 2025, including various configurations of the A5, S4, and S5. All tires subject to this recall will be replaced free of charge once the remedy becomes available.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Audi is working to notify both dealers and owners in writing once the official remedy is available. In the meantime, dealers are instructed to check their daily campaign open inventory report or OMD (Open Marketing Data) for affected vehicles currently in their inventory.

Owners who are concerned about this Audi Continental tire recall should await official notification from Audi. You can also contact your local authorized Audi dealership with your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to inquire about the status of your vehicle regarding recall 44CT.

Important Warnings for Dealers and Owners

Federal law strictly prohibits dealers from selling or leasing any new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment, including tires, that are subject to a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied. This applies to both new vehicles in dealer inventory and pre-owned vehicles. Dealers must correct any such defects prior to delivery to customers.

This means that if your vehicle is currently in dealer inventory and is affected by recall 44CT, it cannot be delivered until the tire issue is resolved. This measure is in place to ensure that all vehicles on the road comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and do not contain safety-related defects.

Manufacturer's Remedy

As of the date of this advance notice, the repair for the Audi Continental tire recall is "REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE." Audi states that both dealers and owners will be notified in writing once the remedy becomes available.

Once the repair procedure is finalized, it will involve the replacement of all affected tires free of charge. Owners should wait for official communication from Audi for detailed instructions on how to proceed with the repair.

Source: NHTSA ID: 11009305