BMW emblem Aa BMW investigation found coolant could leak from the car's exhaust recirculation unit. The defect can lead to sparks while driving and cause fires "in extreme cases." (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

BMW AG is recalling about 1.6 million diesel cars to fix a potential fire hazard in their engines, expanding repairs from just under half a million vehicles in Europe and Asia.

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