BMW Recalls 720,000 Cars Due to Fire Risk

BMW is recalling over 720,000 vehicles due to a high risk of fire in parking lots. Models from 2012–2018 are affected, some of which had previously undergone repairs.

Popular models such as the BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, X1, X3, X4, and Z4 are at risk. The issue stems from moisture entering the water pump connector.

Water ingress can cause a short circuit, potentially leading to a fire even when the engine is off. This poses a serious safety threat to owners.

The recalled models include:

• BMW 3 Series
• BMW 5 Series
• BMW X1
• BMW X3
• BMW X4
• BMW Z4

The company urges owners to have their systems inspected. Similar issues were addressed two years ago, but the risk remains.

Official information is available on the Reuters website.