More than 720 thousand cars b. from. Hooks can catch fire even in a parking lot with the engine off. The United States has announced a broad recall of vehicles from 2012 to 2018, including the popular 2, 3, 4 and 5 series models, as well as the X1, X3, X4 and X5 crossovers. Until repairs are made, owners are advised to park away from buildings and other cars to prevent the fire from spreading to them in the event of a fire.