NHTSA Complaint #11690344 — 2017 BMW I3
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11690344 |
| Vehicle | 2017 BMW I3 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 32,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
The contact owns a 2017 BMW I3. The contact stated that there were discolored bubbles developing on the roof of the vehicle. The roof of the vehicle was delaminating. Upon further inspection, the contact found out that the hot climate and UV rays and the composite structure might be the factors causing the failure. The vehicle was taken to a body shop. The contact was informed that the carbon fiber used on the vehicle might have caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
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