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According to European media reports, BMW launched another recall in the United States, a total of 18. 50,000 models, because the engines of these vehicles are at risk of catching fire. This is the second recall since 2017. The recalled models include BMW 3-Series, 5-Series and Z4 models in 2006.

BMW stated in a document submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that bypass heaters may be short-circuited. The bypass heater is originally designed to prevent the front side ventilation system of the engine crankcase from icing. However, in the manufacturing process, non-standard operation may cause moisture near the heater to cause a short circuit. BMW described in the document that the fire was caused by a short circuit in the bypass valve heater even if the vehicle was not in use.

The vehicles recalled include the BMW 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi1.325i, 325xi, 325xi1.330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si manufactured from 2007 to 2011. Vehicle type

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