Drivers warned to ‘park outside’ as 1.5 million vehicles recalled over fire risk
- More than 1.5 million vehicles have been subject to “park outside” recalls this year due to risks of catching fire even when turned off.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued 17 park outside campaigns in the first seven months of 2026, approaching 2025’s full-year total of 19.
- Experts attribute the rise in key-off fires to the increasing volume of electronics packed under vehicle hoods, which keep circuits hot longer after driving.
- Major recent actions include Stellantis recalling over one million Jeeps for steering pump wiring issues and Kia recalling over 460,000 Telluride SUVs for seat motor overheating.
- Auto safety advocates consider park outside warnings crucial for notifying owners of dangerous conditions before official repair solutions are available.
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