2011 X3 oil level sensor malfunction

It was ok for a week then the problem came back. I brought it in again and they contacted bmw spartanburg about the problem and they mailed another software to fix the problem. So after 2 days I went back. they instralled the software and it work for only 3 days. Until they gave up and they said that the most logical way to do is just to replace the sensors. and it worked.

I just got the oil sensor malfunction warning. First snowfall was last night, maybe that's a coincidence. I'll check in with the dealer. Vehicle is 7 months old and <7000 kms.

Latest update:
letter I received from BMW Canada (Corporate): Although certain early production X3 vehicles experienced some calibration glitches that resulted in incorrect oil level readings, the problem was identified and promptly remedied as of May 2011 production. A simple recalibration via updated software will remedy this issue. Any BMW Retailer will be happy to update the software level of your vehicle at no cost, so you can continue to enjoy your great new X3. Take care.

Originally Posted by Hawkshaw

I just got the oil sensor malfunction warning. First snowfall was last night, maybe that's a coincidence. I'll check in with the dealer. Vehicle is 7 months old and <7000 kms.

Now it is getting weird:
The Oil Level Sensor Malfunction is now gone!!! After a week of cold weather, we had some higher temps... so I am thinking the same as you... it has to do with cold weather I think!!! The warning hasn't led up since then!

Anyways, I have an appointment two weeks from now to have the software upgraded. We'll see what excuse they have next.

I had the oil level malfunction Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday it was gone but I took my X3 to the dealer this morning. They checked it and it was OK but there is a tech bulletin released this month addressing this. I've had the vehicle since April and this is the first time I've had any issue.

They updated the software so we'll see how it goes!

Hi Bimmers,

Same problem here but surprisingly only after i washed my motor. I live up in Quebec, Canada and decided to wash off all the salt that was entering the engine compartment and voila the minute i drove it out of the garage it came on with that warning.

After driving for a few days it finally disappeared.

Now it is back and you can see why just by looking outside, the roads are sloppy and wet, slush splashing everywhere. It's been on for about two days and finally has returned to normal. I am assuming with enough driving that the engine heat dries out the moisture and corrects the problem.

I have a 2011 28i and 18,000kms.