NHTSA Complaint #11539259 — 2014 BMW I3
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11539259 |
| Vehicle | 2014 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 | CA |
Consumer Description
Roof is bubbling showing signs of delamination. Structural integrity is in question. I believe it is due to the carbon fiber epoxy material degrading due to sunlight exposure.
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