The defect
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental) is recalling certain CrossContact LX25 tires with sizes 235/55R18 100H and 225/65R17 102H. The tires may contain rubber compound contaminated with small metal fragments.
The risk
Metal contaminants in the tire sidewalls can cause a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact Continental customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Continental | Crosscontact LX25 | — |
Tire recalls in 2023
NHTSA received 7 tire recall campaigns in 2023, covering up to 577,571 tires. With 3,472 tires, this campaign ranks 5 of 7 by size that year.
More from Continental Tire The Americas, LLC
10 tire recall campaigns filed by Continental Tire The Americas, LLC; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 25T017000 8 Oct 2025 | Continental,General | 5,362 |
| 25T013000 15 Jul 2025 | General Tire | 542 |
| 24T008000 20 Aug 2024 | Continental | 462 |
| 24T009000 20 Aug 2024 | Continental | 146,568 |
| 23T001000 2 Mar 2023 | General Tire | 3 |
| 22T022000 5 Dec 2022 | Continental | 2,937 |
| 22T006000 6 May 2022 | Continental | 62,283 |
| 22T003000 17 Feb 2022 | Continental | 4,256 |
| 21T001000 15 Feb 2021 | Barum,Continental,General Tire | 93,959 |