NHTSA Complaint #11581534 — 2017 BMW I3

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11581534
Vehicle	2017 BMW I3
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	April 5, 2024
Date Filed	April 7, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	HI

Consumer Description

I'm writing this in anticipation of my carbon-fiber roof failing, though it has not yet. It is showing standard early signs, consisting of blistering of the clear coat, which appears to be directly over the fiberglass composite roof surface proper. I keep it covered, and that probably has much to do with the blistering not advancing noticeably in recent times.

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