Consumer Alert: BMW recalls over 700K vehicles due to risk of them catching fire

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — BMW of North America is issuing its most serious recall for over 700,000 vehicles.

The Details

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says these vehicles are at risk of catching fire even while parked and turned off. 14 different BMW models from 2012 to 2018 are included in this recall.

• Here’s the full list of recalled vehicles:
• 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

These vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump issue and now must be repaired again.

If you have one of these cars, you should park it outside and away from buildings and other cars until it’s repaired. Owners may contact BMW’s recall hotline at 800-525-7417 or NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.