Consumer Alert: Urgent Park Outside Recall Issued for Nearly 721K BMW VehiclesWater pump electrical connector may short circuit and catch fire; park outside until vehicle is[...]

BMW of North America has issued a park outside recall for 720,796 vehicles due to a risk of fire while parked and turned off. These vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump issue and must be repaired again. If you have one of these vehicles, you should park your vehicle outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until the vehicle is repaired.

An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

To date, BMW is aware of approximately 10 incidents in the United States that relate, or may relate to this issue, but is not aware of any crashes or injuries. These incidents occurred in vehicles that had been repaired under the previous recall.

A remedy for this new recall is currently in development and will be free at a BMW dealership when available.

The following models should be parked outside until remedied:

• 2012-2016 BMW 3 Series
• 2012-2016 BMW 5 Series
• 2012-2015 BMW X1
• 2012-2016 BMW Z4
• 2013-2017 BMW X3
• 2014-2016 BMW 2 Series coupe
• 2014-2016 BMW 3 Series sportswagon
• 2014-2016 BMW 328xi Gran Turismo
• 2014-2016 BMW 4 Series convertible
• 2014-2016 BMW 4 Series coupe
• 2015-2016 BMW 2 Series convertible
• 2015-2016 BMW 4 Series gran coupe
• 2015-2018 BMW X4
• 2016-2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning Dec. 25, 2026. Affected vehicle identification numbers and license plate numbers will be searchable on NHTSA.gov/Recalls beginning Dec. 25, 2026.

Owners may contact BMW's recall hotline at 800-525-7417 or NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236. NHTSA also encourages everyone to download its SaferCar app to stay informed on current recalls.