Fire risk even with engine off: BMW recalls 720,000 vehicles in the US, regulator urges owners to park outdoors

Source: IT之家 Published: 11/14/2026, 16:38:44 Business & Funding 中文

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NHTSA is urging owners of more than 720,000 BMW vehicles to park them outdoors until repairs are completed because of a fire risk. BMW of North America announced the recall of 720,796 vehicles; the cars had already been recalled in 2024 over a water pump failure and must now be repaired again, with 10 fires possibly linked to the defect reported after the 2024 recall work. NHTSA said a poorly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may let water in and cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire, and the affected models include various 2012–2018 BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, X1, X3, X4, X5 xDrive40e and Z4 vehicles.

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Fire Risk Even When Off: BMW Recalls 720,000 Vehicles in the U.S., Regulator Urges Owners to Park Outdoors

IT之家 November 14 news: According to a Reuters report yesterday, due to fire hazards, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging owners of more than 720,000 BMW vehicles to park them outdoors until repairs are completed.

BMW of North America announced on Friday that it will recall 720,796 vehicles because of the risk of fire even when the vehicles are parked and turned off. NHTSA noted that these vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump failure and must now be brought back to dealers for repair again. The agency also warned owners: "Park your vehicle outdoors and away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair has been completed."

BMW is still developing the remedy for this recall. The company has learned of 10 fire incidents that may be related to the fault, all of which occurred after the vehicles had received the 2024 recall repair.

NHTSA said the electrical connector on the water pump may allow water to enter due to a poor seal and cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of vehicle fire. The agency requires that, until repairs are completed, owners of the following models should park their vehicles outdoors:

2012–2016 BMW 3 Series

2012–2016 BMW 5 Series

2012–2015 BMW X1

2012–2016 BMW Z4

2013–2017 BMW X3

2014–2016 BMW 2 Series Coupe

2014–2016 BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon

2014–2016 BMW 328xi Gran Turismo

2014–2016 BMW 4 Series Convertible

2014–2016 BMW 4 Series Coupe

2015–2016 BMW 2 Series Convertible

2015–2016 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

2015–2018 BMW X4

2016–2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e

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Fire Risk Even When Off: BMW Recalls 720,000 Vehicles in the U.S., Regulator Urges Owners to Park Outdoors

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