2016 BMW i3 structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 BMW i3 — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The roof has bubbled and peeled away leaving an exposed permeable roof, meaning if it rains, water will get into the car because of the roof material being not safe, not strong, peeling away. Just terrible! Looking online, so many people with i3s ha e all had the same issue!”
filed Mar 3, 2025
“Translucent protection coat on roof delaminated; pieces blown into air. Bare roof and some coat pieces available for inspection upon request (no inspection yet). Other BMW i3 owners have reported same issue. No prior indication of problem on vehicle itself.”
filed Feb 3, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other i3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 i3 | 11 | 22% |
| 2015 i3 | 7 | 15% |
| 2014 i3 | 6 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 BMW i3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.