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

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[–] 2 points 19 hours ago

Primarily for cold start emissions. BMW is so obsessed with it, they even have elaborate insulating blankets to keep the engine as one as possible overnight.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/bmw-seeks-to-end-cold-starts-increase-mpgs-with-heat-retention-tech-6014

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