The reason for the withdrawal is the possible leakage of fluid that could cause a fire, according to HB.

BMW said Tuesday that in some diesel vehicles the refrigerant could leak from the exhaust gas recirculation module included in the emission reduction system.. Leaks can be combined with soot at high temperatures and cause fire..

The Munich company first decided to withdraw 480,000 cars in Asia and Europe after fires were registered in South Korea. No injuries reported. Further investigation has led to an increase in the number of cars recalled..

On August 3, South Korean authorities announced the start of an investigation into BMW due to engine fires in third and fifth series cars.. Since the beginning of the year, 28 cars of various modifications, produced from March 2011 to November 2016, were reported to have ignited.

The service action will affect cars from Europe, Asia, USA and Canada, released in the period from 2010 to 2017. About 54,700 cars will be withdrawn in the USA and Canada. The list of models is not called.