US tells owners of 720,796 recalled BMWs to park outside

NHTSA issued a park-outside warning while BMW develops a new repair for water-pump connectors that can short circuit.

By TomorrowNews · AI-assisted briefing
Source published 13 Nov 2026 · Briefing published 14 November 2026

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US regulators urged owners of 720,796 BMW vehicles to park outdoors and away from structures until a new recall repair is available. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump can admit water, short circuit and create a fire risk even while a vehicle is parked and switched off.

The affected vehicles had already been recalled in 2024 and will need another repair. BMW is developing the remedy and has identified about 10 potentially related US fires after the earlier work; regulators reported no crashes or injuries.

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