NHTSA Complaint #11535935 — 2023 BMW I4

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11535935
Vehicle	2023 BMW I4
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 5, 2023
Date Filed	August 1, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

Vehicle is an EV (platform G26) and charger flap door was locked and would not open. Problem is similar to problem reported on NHTSA for BMW vehicles for "fuel filler door will not open", SIB 51 27 20. Safety issue is vehicle can not be charged and creates risk for driver and passengers being stranded. Older BMW vehicles had an emergency release but new models eliminated this feature. Vehicle was taken to dealership for repair and item know as cover pot defect was confirmed and replaced. Requested confirmation that replacement part addressed root cause but dealership would not offer any assurances.

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