2014 BMW I3 Structurebody Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2014 BMW I3
6 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW I3. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
The carbon fiber roof is delaminating and a portion of it came off and hit the front windshield of another car, causing them to partially lose control of their vehicle almost causing an accident. This is a known issue BMW has not taken an action to resolve it. I’m afraid that a larger chunk may hit somebody’s car and cause a severe accident.
A large portion of the car's hood (carbon laminate?) has ripped off and is surely to continue to tear and fly off while driving.
Car roof is delaminating.
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.
I purchased my 2014 BMW i3 from Canada in 2019. It was imported from the U.S and still is registered in the U.S. I brought it into the BMW dealership in Vancouver BC shortly after to do a vehicle inspection. At that time, the dealer printed out a list of defect codes/recalls. It also said that they were done and marked "yes" completed. Fast forward to 2022, I bring my car into the same dealer and they said there is a recall not completed to replace the convenience charging electronics KLE and that they would fix for free. My car was not starting and we thought it could have caused the issue. They also noted at that time that the engine mount screws are now split and need to be replaced. I then discovered it was part of an open recall but when I asked about this, they said the...
THE DRIVER'S DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE OR DOES NOT LATCH. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IT UNLATCHES/OPENS WHILE I AM DRIVING AS WELL. BMW DEALERSHIP STATES THAT IT REQUIRED OIL ON THE LATCH BUT THAT HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS WHEN I TRY TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND DRIVE AND WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES.
Other 2014 BMW I3 Problem Areas
Power Train
11 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint