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

Audi has issued an advance notice for Safety Recall 44CT, a voluntary recall initiated by Continental Tire the Americas, LLC ("CTA") and Continental Tire (Canada). This recall addresses a non-compliance condition found in certain Continental passenger tires installed on various 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 vehicles. The affected tires were either original equipment, replacement tires, or are currently in dealer inventories.

The recall, identified by Audi as code 44CT, aims to ensure the safety of affected vehicles. Owners and dealers will be formally notified in writing once the final remedy becomes available. This Audi A5 S4 S5 tire recall is a critical safety measure.

Why This Matters

The non-compliance condition in the Continental tires stems from their design, which allowed for higher flexing in the tread shoulder. This excessive flexing can lead to heat buildup within the tire structure. Over time, this heat buildup can cause a belt edge separation.

If a belt edge separation occurs and the vehicle continues to be driven, the tire could experience a partial or full tread/belt loss. Such a failure significantly increases the risk of a crash, which could result in serious injury or even death for vehicle occupants and others on the road. Additionally, affected tires may exhibit visible signs such as localized tread wear in the tread shoulders, excessive vibrations, and increased noise.

What's Being Recalled

This recall, designated as 44CT, involves specific Continental passenger tires fitted to various 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, and S5 models. Audi has applied the code 44CT to help dealers identify vehicles equipped with the affected tires. A detailed bulletin with further instructions will be published shortly.

Important Warnings

Audi has issued strict guidelines for dealers regarding vehicles affected by this safety recall. These warnings are crucial for owners to understand:

• 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."

This means that any new or used 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5 vehicle with affected tires cannot be sold or leased by a dealer until the recall repair has been completed. This measure is in place to protect consumers from driving potentially unsafe vehicles.

Manufacturer's Remedy

The good news for owners is that all tires subject to this Audi A5 S4 S5 tire recall will be replaced free of charge. However, it is important to note that the "REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE" as of the September 11, 2024, notice date. Audi and Continental Tire are working to finalize the repair procedure and ensure parts availability.

Once the remedy is available, both dealers and owners will receive written notification. This notification will provide details on how to proceed with the tire replacement. Owners should monitor their mail for official communications from Audi regarding Safety Recall 44CT.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

While formal notifications are pending, Audi advises dealers to check their daily campaign open inventory report or OMD (Online Marketing Database) for affected vehicles currently in their inventory. For owners, it is recommended to check the Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa (Audi's electronic service information system) on the day of repair to verify if a VIN qualifies for the repair under this action. Elsa is the only valid campaign inquiry and verification source.

As the repair becomes available, you can also typically check your vehicle's recall status by entering your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website or Audi's official recall website. This is the best way to confirm if your 2022-2025 Audi A5, S4, or S5 is part of this Audi A5 S4 S5 tire recall.

Source: NHTSA ID 11009275