US urges owners of 720,000 BMW vehicles to park outside over fire risks

Park outside warning: 720,796 vehicles recalled for fire risk, fix still being developed

Owners of 53 models of BMW vehicles are being advised to park outside and away from other vehicles or structures because of a fire risk. The warning impacts an estimated 720,796 BMW vehicles from multiple model years.

NHTSA warns over 720,000 BMW owners of fire risk

US urges owners of 720,000 BMW vehicles to park outside over fire risks

US urges owners of 720,000 BMW vehicles to park outside over fire risks

BMW hit with a massive recall over fire risk.

The German automaker is recalling over 720,000 vehicles in the US because a water pump electrical connector may short circuit and catch fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is recommending the vehicles, spanning a wide range of 2012–2018 BMW sedans, coupes, convertibles, wagons, roadsters, and SUVs, be parked outside and away from buildings until they are repaired. To date, there have been 10 incidents of BMW’s short circuiti…