BMW Recalls Over 720,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Risk

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German automaker BMW is conducting a large-scale recall of vehicles in the U.S. market due to a defect that could potentially cause fires, reports TASS. A total of 720,796 cars will be affected by the recall, according to Reuters, citing the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The U.S. regulator has advised owners of the affected vehicles to park them in open areas, at a safe distance from buildings and other vehicles, until the issue is resolved.

BMW stated that it is working on addressing the problem. The company reported that there have been 10 cases of vehicle fires that had already undergone repairs as part of a previous recall campaign in 2024, which was related to a faulty water pump.

This recall affects several BMW models, including the 3 Series and 5 Series cars, as well as X1, X3, and X4 crossovers, and the Z4 roadster. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between 2012 and 2018.