NHTSA Complaint #10723834 — 2014 BMW I3
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10723834 |
| Vehicle | 2014 BMW I3 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 1,012 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
A SMALL PIECE OF PLASTIC EASILY PUNCTURED THE TIRE AND MADE IT FLAT. THE TIRES ON THE BMW I3 ARE PRONE TO FLATS AND EASILY GET PUNCTURED. THESE ARE NEW TIRES BY BRIDGESTONE THAT HAVE NEVER BEEN TESTED IN OTHER VEHICLES AND THERE ARE LOTS OF FLATS BY OWNERS ON THIS SPECIFIC CAR.
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