Recalls Surge for Millions of Vehicles as Parked Cars Are Bursting Into Flames

Millions of cars are being recalled after bursting into flames while parked outside

’Park outside’ recalls are likely to become more common due to the increase in technology manufactured inside vehicles

Recalls surge for millions of vehicles as parked cars are bursting into flames

According to a report from The Washington Post, modern vehicles no longer need to be moving—or even switched on—to erupt in flames, a reality that has triggered a wave of urgent safety recalls and forced owners into difficult decisions about where and how to store their cars. Late last year, Sarah Lammersen discovered her 2022 […]

They were told to park outside. Then their cars burst into flames.

Modern vehicles don’t need to be moving — or even turned on — to catch fire. That’s fueling lots of safety recalls and tough choices.