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BMW recalls 720,796 US vehicles over fire risk
BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles in the US because of a possible fire risk.
The recall covers 14 vehicles, including some BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, X1, X3 and Z4 models from 2012 to 2017.
Water may reach a poorly sealed electrical connector on the water pump, potentially causing a short circuit.
BMW has information about 10 fires, and the vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 over water-pump problems.
Owners should park outside and away from buildings until their vehicles have been repaired.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says this also means keeping them away from other vehicles.
The vehicles need repairs before owners stop taking that precaution.
BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles in the United States because an electrical connector in the water pump could short-circuit and increase fire risk.
The company said it knows of 10 fires that may be linked to the water-pump problem.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advised owners to park affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings and other vehicles, until repairs are complete.
The vehicles had already been recalled in 2024 over a water-pump problem, and now require further repairs.
BMW is still developing a repair solution for the recalled vehicles.
- Who
- BMW and owners of 720,796 affected vehicles.
- What
- BMW is recalling the vehicles over a fire risk linked to a water-pump electrical connector.
- When
- BMW announced the recall on Friday, November 13, 2026.
- Where
- United States.
- Why
- Water may reach an inadequately sealed electrical connector on the water pump, potentially causing a short circuit and fire.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The affected vehicles were recalled over a water-pump problem.
BMW announced a recall of 720,796 vehicles in the United States.
NHTSA advised owners to park affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings and other vehicles, until repairs are complete.
- Vehicles recalled
- 720,796
- Country
- United States
- Reported fires
- 10 cases potentially linked to the water-pump problem
- Previous recall
- 2024
- Repair status
- BMW is still developing a repair solution
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What people are saying
araç onarılana kadar aracınızı açık alana, binalardan ve diğer araçlardan uzağa park etmeleri
следует парковать свои автомобили на улице, вдали от зданий и других транспортных средств, до тех пор, пока машина не будет отремонтирована