NHTSA Complaint #11556785 — 2017 BMW I3

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11556785
Vehicle	2017 BMW I3
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	November 25, 2023
Date Filed	November 25, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

The roof of my car is delaminating. It's discoloring and developing bubbles. I looked online and found this is a common issue with the vehicle. I believe this may be a structural concern considering the cars body is composite and the roof contributes to the structural integrity of the vehicle. Not to mention the danger to others on the freeway from large chunks of roof blowing off and hitting vehicles. (not from my vehicle but from other complaints I've read)

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