BMW Recalls 720,796 Vehicles Over Fire Risk

BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles across 53 models because a water-pump electrical connector may be improperly sealed, allowing moisture to cause a short circuit and fire even when a vehicle is parked and turned off. BMW is urging owners to park affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings and other vehicles, until repairs are completed. The vehicles were recalled in 2024, but the earlier repair did not fully resolve the problem, so vehicles repaired under that campaign also need the new remedy. BMW has identified about 10 potentially related U.S. incidents, including overheating or smoldering, but reports no crashes or injuries. A free replacement remedy is still being developed; owner letters and NHTSA lookup tools are expected to be available beginning Dec. 25, 2026.