2017 BMW I3 Structurebody Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2017 BMW I3
7 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW I3. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
The roof is delaminating causing a danger to my vehicle and others
The carbon fiber roof is bubbling and disintegrating. I have one section behind the passenger door that is the size of my FULL hand that is in a circle shape where the roof is scaling and peeling. Each day that passes, the known spot is getting bigger and bigger. It's embarrassing to see this happening to my car and makes my care look worthless. Definite eye sore. I currently have the (1) i3 EV that is the family car, (2) M3's mine is a convertible and the other is my husbands, of course, (1) M1 my son's and (1) M235 I which is my daughters. We are definitely a BMW family. Shame on BMW if they do not cover this.
There was an electrical fault in the door handle, specifically for the comfort access function circuit inside the handle itself. There was smoke and extreme heat. Luckily no fire started, before the battery was disconnected. Our understanding is, this is a known problem with the circuit board having corrosion and creating a short, but no recall exists.
Carbon fiber Roof delaminate and risk of flying off
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.
Carbon roof delaminating due to lack of UV protection. Parts of i3 roofs dethatching at highway speeds.
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)
Other 2017 BMW I3 Problem Areas
Steering
11 complaints
Unknown Or Other
10 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Tiresmarkings
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint