NHTSA Complaint #11539180 — 2015 BMW I3

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11539180
Vehicle 2015 BMW I3
Component STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State VA

Consumer Description

Carbon fiber roof panel is bubbling and coming apart. BMW reports this is a structural component of the car and is designed to take impact stresses, however my vehicle and others, the roof is deteriorating and BMW does not acknowledge the issue.

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