BMW said Friday it is recalling 720,796 vehicles due to a risk ​of fire while cars are parked and turned ​off. The vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 ⁠for a water pump issue and must be repaired ​again, NHTSA said, adding that owners “should park your vehicle outside ​and away from buildings and other vehicles until the vehicle is repaired.”

NHTSA said the following vehicles should ​be parked outside ​until repairs ⁠can be made:

• 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