Key facts
- BMW said it is recalling 720,796 vehicles over a fire risk while cars are parked and turned off.
- NHTSA said the vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump issue and must be repaired again.
- NHTSA said owners should park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until the vehicle is repaired.
- BMW said it is still working on the recall fix.
BMW said on November 13, 2026 that it is recalling 720,796 vehicles because of a risk of fire while the cars are parked and turned off. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged owners of more than 720,000 BMW vehicles to park outside until repairs can be completed.
The vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump issue and must be repaired again, NHTSA said. The agency said owners "should park your vehicle outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until the vehicle is repaired." BMW said it is still working on the recall fix.