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

Why This Matters: The Continental Tire Safety Recall 44CT

Audi has released an important dealer communication, identified as 44CT, concerning a Continental Tire safety recall. This communication, dated September 24, 2024, serves as a crucial update for all dealer personnel regarding the ongoing recall. The primary purpose of this revision is to provide additional guidance on accurately identifying specific Continental tires that require replacement due to a non-compliance condition.

This recall is significant because tire integrity is paramount for vehicle safety and performance. A non-compliant tire could potentially lead to unexpected tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. The 2024 Audi A5 manufacturer_communication highlights the importance of thorough inspections to ensure customer safety and satisfaction.

What's Being Recalled

This safety recall involves specific passenger tires manufactured by Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (“CTA”) and Continental Tire (Canada). The issue stems from a non-compliance condition discovered in these tires. While the specific nature of the non-compliance is not detailed in this communication, it necessitates the replacement of affected tires to meet safety standards. The recall is managed under the campaign circular 44CT.

Important Warnings Regarding Vehicle Delivery

Audi's communication includes critical reminders about federal law concerning the delivery of vehicles affected by safety and compliance recalls. These warnings are essential for both new and pre-owned vehicles in dealer inventory:

• 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 directives mean that any 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5 vehicle, new or used, that is part of this recall cannot be sold or leased until the necessary tire replacements have been completed. This ensures that all vehicles delivered to customers meet federal safety standards.

Updated Guidance for Dealers

The latest revision of the 44CT campaign circular provides updated work instructions for technicians. This includes enhanced guidance designed to help service personnel accurately identify the specific tires that need replacement. Dealers are instructed to review this revised circular thoroughly and ensure all inspections are conducted accurately. If, after reviewing the updated circular, a dealership determines a vehicle needs reinspection, they are urged to do so in the interest of customer safety and satisfaction. This updated 2024 Audi A5 manufacturer_communication is available in ELSA and Service References in Elsa2Go.

What Owners Should Do

If you own a 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5, it is important to be aware of the Continental Tire Safety Recall 44CT. While this communication is primarily for dealers, it directly impacts vehicle owners. If you have concerns about the tires on your vehicle or believe it may be affected by this recall, you should contact your authorized Audi dealership. They can check your vehicle's status against the recall campaign and perform any necessary inspections or tire replacements free of charge if your vehicle is indeed affected.

Source: NHTSA ID: 11009233