{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11669583,"manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/25/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"06/26/2025","vin":"WAUJEGFF2LA","components":"TIRES","summary":"Tire Brand: Continental Tire Line / Model: ProContact TX Tire Size: 225/40R18  What Happened:  This is the second tire failure I\u2019ve experienced on Continental ProContact TX tires (OEM on my 2020 Audi A3 S Line). At only 13,000 total miles, I\u2019ve had two separate instances of sidewall bubbles on different tires. \u2022The first occurred in 2022 at just under 7,000 miles and caused the vehicle to fail PA state inspection. Continental covered 50% of the replacement cost after I submitted a warranty claim. \u2022The second bubble appeared in June 2025 on the front passenger tire. At that point, I replaced all four tires out of safety concerns and disposed of the Continentals.  The vehicle is in excellent condition, lightly driven, and is not exposed to potholes, curbs, or harsh use. I work remotely, so mileage is extremely low. Both tire failures were from normal road use and developed without any impact or external damage.  I contacted Continental again in June 2025 with a full explanation and referenced my prior case. They refused to offer any goodwill or further investigation, stating that I had already disposed of the tires.  \u2e3b  Why This Matters:  Experiencing two identical sidewall failures within 13,000 miles on different tires under light driving conditions suggests a potential design or manufacturing defect. I\u2019m reporting this in the interest of safety and awareness, as a sidewall failure at highway speed could be far more dangerous.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"AUDI","productModel":"A3","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc."},{"type":"Tire","productYear":"9999","productMake":"CONTINENTAL","productModel":"PROCONTACT TX","size":"245/45 R 18 96 V M.S","manufacturer":"Continental Tire the Americas, LLC"}]}]}