BMW Recalls 30,000 PHEVs, Tells Owners To Park Outside—But It's Not Because Of The Battery

• BMW is recalling nearly 30,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States.
• Owners of affected vehicles are advised to park outside, as there is an increased risk of fire.
• That said, the high-voltage battery is not the culprit.

BMW is recalling 29,119 plug-in hybrid vehicles sold in the United States, advising owners to park them outside because there’s a fire risk. Despite this recall targeting PHEVs specifically, the cars’ high-voltage batteries are not the issue.