I'm afraid there's a problem with...

Meaning

Politely pointing out an issue.

Examples

• John: The shipment arrived, but there's a slight issue.
• Alice: Oh dear, what happened?
• John: <b>I'm afraid there's a problem with</b> the delivery. Some items are damaged.
• Alice: I'll contact the logistics team immediately. <b>I'm afraid there's a problem with</b> this whole thing.