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

Audi has released a dealer communication concerning the Continental Tire Safety Recall – 44CT, which impacts specific 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 vehicles. This communication, dated September 24, 2024, provides updated guidance for dealerships on identifying and addressing a non-compliance condition in Continental passenger tires. The primary goal of this recall is to ensure customer safety and compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards.

This recall is identified by the campaign number 44CT, and it is crucial for owners of affected vehicles to understand the implications and necessary actions.

Why This Recall Matters

A non-compliance condition in vehicle tires can pose significant safety risks. Such issues may lead to reduced tire performance, premature wear, or even sudden tire failure, which could result in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash. Ensuring that all tires meet safety and compliance standards is paramount for safe driving.

What's Being Recalled

This recall specifically involves Continental passenger tires that were supplied to Audi for certain 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 models. The issue stems from a non-compliance condition identified by Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (“CTA”) and Continental Tire (Canada). The campaign circular, 44CT, provides detailed instructions for dealerships to identify the specific tires that require replacement.

Important Warnings for Dealers and Owners

Audi's communication includes critical reminders regarding vehicles affected by safety and compliance recalls. These warnings are essential for both dealerships and vehicle 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 statements underscore the legal obligation for dealers to ensure all recalled vehicles are repaired before sale or lease, highlighting the serious nature of the Audi A5 tire recall and related models.

Identifying Affected Tires and Vehicles

The updated campaign circular, referenced as 44CT_REV20240924, provides additional guidance to service personnel and technicians on how to accurately identify the specific Continental passenger tires that require replacement. Dealerships are instructed to review this information thoroughly, which is available in ELSA and Service References in Elsa2Go.

For owners, the most reliable way to determine if your vehicle's tires are affected by this Audi A5 tire recall is to contact an authorized Audi dealership. They can check your vehicle's VIN against the recall database to confirm if it falls within the scope of the Continental Tire Safety Recall – 44CT.

Manufacturer's Remedy

If your 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5 is identified as having affected Continental passenger tires, an authorized Audi dealer will inspect the tires. Any tires found to have the non-compliance condition will be replaced. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner.

Owner Action

If you own a 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5, it is recommended that you contact your local authorized Audi dealership to inquire about the Continental Tire Safety Recall – 44CT. Provide your vehicle's VIN to the service department so they can check if your vehicle is included in this recall. Even if you have not received a direct notification, proactive checking can help ensure your vehicle's safety and compliance.

Source: NHTSA ID: 11009293