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More than 720,000 BMW vehicles have been recalled over fears they could catch fire — even when parked or turned off — according to an alert from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The fire risk stems from faulty water pumps that could short-circuit if moisture seeps through an “improperly sealed electrical connector,” according to an NHTSA safety recall report issued Nov. 4.
“Over time, due to material degradation at the connector, this could allow moisture to enter the pump and lead to the possibility of a short circuit,” the document states. “This could increase the risk of a thermal event and, in rare cases, a fire.”
The recall affects 14 models of the cars, manufactured by BMW of North America, based in Westwood, NJ, between 2012 and 2018:
2014-2016 BMW 228i
2014-2016 BMW 228Xi
2012-2016 BMW 328i
2012-2016 BMW 328Xi
2014-2016 BMW 428i
2014-2016 BMW 428Xi
2012-2016 BMW 528i
2012-2016 BMW 528Xi
2012-2015 BMW X1
2013-2017 BMW X3
2015-2018 BMW X4
2016-2018 BMW X5
2012-2016 BMW Z4
There have been “approximately 10 field instances” in the country of the faulty part causing issues for drivers, but “BMW has not received any reports, nor is BMW otherwise aware, of any accidents or injuries related to this issue,” the report noted.
The affected vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 over a water pump defect, but now require additional repairs.
The company is still working on rectifying the problem, but in the meantime, owners are being advised to park outside and away from buildings.
“The remedy is under development,” the report explained.
“Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed.”
BMW dealers were notified Nov. 4, but owners aren’t scheduled to receive recall notices until Dec. 25.
“Owners will be notified by First Class mail and instructed to take their vehicle to an authorized BMW center to have the remedy performed for free,” the report said.
The Post has reached out to BMW for comment.
