BMW of North America is recalling more than 720,000 vehicles because a defect can cause them to catch fire even while parked and turned off.
The company is warning owners to park affected vehicles outside, away from buildings and other vehicles, until repairs can be made.
The recall covers 720,796 vehicles from multiple model years.
An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump can be exposed to water and short-circuit, potentially causing a fire.
The vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 over a water pump issue but now need to be repaired again.
BMW said in a statement that it is aware of approximately 10 incidents in the United States related to, or possibly related to, the issue.
The company is not aware of any crashes or injuries. According to the recall information, the incidents happened in vehicles that had already been repaired under the previous recall.
The affected models include:
- 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 Sport 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
A fix for the latest recall is still being developed. Once available, the repair will be performed free of charge at BMW dealerships.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning Dec. 25. Affected vehicle identification numbers and license plate numbers are also expected to become searchable through NHTSA’s recall database beginning Dec. 25.
Until the repair is available, owners of affected vehicles are being told to park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles.
Owners can contact BMW’s recall hotline at 800-525-7417 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236