New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles in the United States over a potential fire risk, with safety regulators asking owners to park their cars outside and away from buildings until the problem is fixed.

The recall affects several BMW models manufactured between 2012 2018. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the vehicles could catch fire even when parked and switched off.

The issue is linked to an electrical connector attached to the water pump. If the connector is exposed to water, it could short-circuit and increase the risk of a fire.

The latest recall is particularly concerning because these vehicles were already part of a similar recall in 2024. Even cars that received repai...