BMW of North America has issued an outdoor parking recall for 720,796 vehicles due to a fire risk when parked and turned off. These vehicles had already been recalled in 2024 for a water pump problem and must be repaired again. If you own one of these vehicles, you should park your vehicle outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until the vehicle is repaired.
An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump can be exposed to water and short circuit, increasing the risk of fire.
To date, BMW is aware of approximately 10 incidents in the United States that are or may be related to this issue, but is not aware of any accidents or injuries. These incidents occurred in vehicles that had been repaired during the previous recall.
A remedy for this new recall is currently under development and will be free at a BMW dealership when available.
The following models should be parked outside until the problem is resolved:
- BMW 3 Series 2012-2016
- BMW 5 Series 2012-2016
- BMW X1 2012-2015
- BMW Z4 2012-2016
- 2013-2017 BMW X3
- BMW 2 Series Coupe 2014-2016
- BMW 3 Series sports sedan 2014-2016
- 2014-2016 BMW 328xi Gran Turismo
- 2014-2016 BMW 4 Series Convertible
- BMW 4 Series Coupe 2014-2016
- BMW 2 Series Convertible 2015-2016
- 2015-2016 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
- BMW X4 2015-2018
- 2016-2018BMW X5 xDrive40e
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning December 25, 2026. Affected vehicle identification numbers and license plate numbers will be searchable at NHTSA.gov/Recalls beginning December 25, 2026.
Owners can contact the BMW recall hotline at 800-525-7417 or the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236. NHTSA also encourages everyone to download its SaferCar app to stay informed of ongoing recalls.
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