BMW Recalls 720,796 Cars, Owners Told to Park Outside

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged owners of more than 720,000 BMW vehicles to park outside because of fire risks until repairs are completed, Reuters reported on Friday (Nov 13). BMW said it is recalling 720,796 vehicles over a risk of fire while the cars are parked and switched off.

BMW Recall Over Water Pump Fire Risk

NHTSA said the vehicles were already recalled in 2024 for a water pump issue and must now be repaired again.

According to the regulator, an improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit, raising the risk of fire.

NHTSA told owners they “should park your vehicle outside and away from buildings and other vehicles” until the vehicle is repaired. The agency has published a list of the vehicles that should be parked outside until repairs can be made.

Fix Still Being Worked On

BMW said it is still working on a fix for the recall.

The carmaker said it is aware of 10 fire incidents that may be related to the issue and that occurred after vehicles had been repaired under the 2024 recall, Reuters reported.

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