{"id":37156,"date":"2026-11-14T16:36:37","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T14:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=37156"},"modified":"2026-11-14T16:36:37","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T14:36:37","slug":"bmw-vidklykannia-720796-avto-ssha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/world\/bmw-vidklykannia-720796-avto-ssha\/","title":{"rendered":"BMW is recalling over 720,000 cars due to a fire risk in the engine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>German car manufacturer BMW has announced a large-scale recall of 720,796 vehicles in the US due to a fire risk that could arise even after the engine has been switched off. This was reported on 13 November 2026 by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The cause is a fault in the water pump\u2019s electrical connector, which could lead to a short circuit. The regulator recommends that owners of potentially unsafe vehicles park them outdoors, away from buildings and other vehicles, until the fault is rectified.<\/p>\n<div class=\"news-summary-box\"><strong>Key points at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BMW is recalling 720,796 cars in the US due to a fire risk even when the engine is switched off.<\/li>\n<li>The reason is a leaky electrical connector on the water pump, into which water can get.<\/li>\n<li>The recall affects certain models of the BMW 2, 3, 4 and 5 Series, as well as the X1, X3, X4, X5 and Z4.<\/li>\n<li>The company is aware of approximately 10 incidents that may be linked to the fault. There have been no reports of injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Pending the free repair, the NHTSA recommends parking cars in the open air, away from buildings and other vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Why is BMW recalling cars for the second time?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to the NHTSA, the fault is due to an insufficient seal on the water pump\u2019s electrical connector. Moisture may enter the unit, which could cause a short circuit, overheating and a fire.<\/p>\n<p>The danger lies in the fact that a fire can break out not only whilst the car is moving. A car can catch fire even after the engine has been switched off, when the owner has left it in a car park or garage.<\/p>\n<p>This is the second recall of the same vehicles. In 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/economics\/bmw-vyplaty-dobrovilne-zvilnennia\/\">BMW<\/a> had carried out a service campaign due to a similar fault with the water pump, but the previous repair had not fully resolved the problem.<\/p>\n<p>The company is aware of approximately ten cases of fires or other incidents that may be linked to the fault. All of these involved vehicles that had been repaired as part of a previous recall. According to the NHTSA, there have been no reports of injuries or road accidents caused by this fault.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Which BMW models are affected by the recall?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The US regulator has published a list of models for which a second repair is required.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>BMW model<\/th>\n<th>Years of manufacture<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3 Series<\/td>\n<td>2012\u20132016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5 Series<\/td>\n<td>2012\u20132016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>X1<\/td>\n<td>2012\u20132015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>X3<\/td>\n<td>2013\u20132017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>X4<\/td>\n<td>2015\u20132018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>X5 xDrive40e<\/td>\n<td>2016\u20132018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Z4<\/td>\n<td>2012\u20132016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Series Coup\u00e9<\/td>\n<td>2014\u20132016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Series Convertible<\/td>\n<td>2015\u20132016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4 Series Coup\u00e9<\/td>\n<td>2014\u20132016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4 Series Convertible<\/td>\n<td>2014\u20132016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4 Series Gran Coup\u00e9<\/td>\n<td>2015\u20132016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The list also includes certain versions of the 2014\u20132016 BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon and the 2014\u20132016 328xi Gran Turismo.<\/p>\n<p>However, not all vehicles of the models and model years listed necessarily have a fault. Whether a particular vehicle is covered by the recall is determined by its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).<\/p>\n<p>Recall number 26V733 has been officially registered in the USA. Whether this recall applies to vehicles sold in Ukraine or other countries must be checked on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What BMW owners should do before having their car repaired<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The NHTSA advises owners of vehicles affected by the recall not to leave them in enclosed garages or near buildings. Vehicles should be parked outdoors, at a safe distance from other vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>BMW is working on a new way to rectify the fault. The repair will be carried out free of charge at authorised dealerships; however, as of 14 November, a final technical solution has not yet been finalised.<\/p>\n<p>Notifications to owners in the US are scheduled to be sent from 25 December 2026. From that date, it should be possible to check on the NHTSA website whether a vehicle is affected by the new recall using its VIN or US number plate.<\/p>\n<p>You can check the information on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/recalls?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHTSA Recall Lookup<\/a>. For vehicles registered in Ukraine, it is advisable to contact an authorised BMW service centre with your VIN and check whether there are any ongoing service campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>As of 14 November, the US regulator had not announced the cancellation of the recall. 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