NHTSA tells owners of over 720,000 previously recalled BMWs to park outside

BMW announced a recall of 720,796 vehicles because of a fire risk while they are parked and turned off and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging owners of the cars to park them outside and away from buildings. 

The cars were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump problem and must be repaired again. 

RELATED: BMW recalls several model vehicles over defective airbags

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials said BMW is currently working on the recall of the affected cars and is aware ​of 10 incidents that might be related to the ​issue and happened after vehicles were repaired under the 2024 recall.

‌NHTSA ⁠said in an agency release that an improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit, raising the risk of a fire.

Which BMW models should be parked outside?

Why you should care: Certain BMW model vehicles should be parked outside until there is a remedy for the cars. The following models are listed below: 

• 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 sportswagon
• 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

NHTSA officials said a remedy for the latest BMW recall is being developed and will be free at a BMW dealership when available.

Moreover, owner notification letters will be mailed starting Dec. 25. Impacted vehicle identification numbers and license plate numbers will be searchable on NHTSA.gov/Recalls beginning on Dec. 25.

The Source: Information for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.