BMW Recalls Over 700,000 Vehicles Due to Potential Fire Hazard

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that BMW is recalling more than 700,000 vehicles in the United States due to a potential electrical short in a water pump connector that could spark a fire. Several models, such as the 2012–2015 X1 station wagon, the 2012–2016 two-door Z4, the 2016–2018 X5 SUV, and the 2014–2016 two-door 2 Series Coupe, are among those listed at risk, with 720,796 vehicles estimated to potentially be defective. The Safety Recall Report stated that the vehicles may have been manufactured with a water pump that was sealed poorly. This could lead to fluid ingress near the electrical plug connector, the report stated....