Nearly 200,000 BMW owners are being told to park outside due to a risk of fire that is present whether the cars are being driven or not.

The risk, publicized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Friday, is for owners of model years 2019-22.

"Owners should park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until they either confirm their vehicle is not subject to the recall or have their vehicle remedied," the notice reads.

The engine starter relay may corrode, leading to overheating and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire, the NHTSA said.

The issue affects multiple models, including the 2019-2022 Z4, 2019-2021 330I, 2020-2022 X3, 2020-2022 X4, 2020-2022 530I, 2021-2022 430I (standard and convertible), and 2022 230I, as well as the BMW-made To

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