2003 Volvo S40 Technical Service Bulletins

156 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Volvo S40. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11032678Apr 23, 2026Engine. This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure
 Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.
• 11032671Apr 7, 2026Other or unknown. This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval.
 Current items under prior approval are listed in the "Service" section
• 11027173Dec 6, 2025Other or unknown. This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
• 11020437Apr 10, 2025Exterior lighting. This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session:
 •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V.
 •Connect to the vehicle over a wired connection using a VOE (Volvo OBD to Ethernet) adapter and perform a NEW vehicle readout.
• 11016002Feb 21, 2025Other or unknown. Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles.
 Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob.
 As a result, there is a possibility that the customer’s key fob is not paired to the vehicle.
 The corrective action is to download SP…
• 11015994Feb 13, 2025Other or unknown. Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles.
 Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob.
 As a result, there is a possibility that the customer’s key fob is not paired to the vehicle.
 The corrective action is to download SP…
• 11014113Jan 16, 2025Other or unknown. This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist. To provide timely and high-quality feedback to the appropriate department or factory
• 11014112Jan 16, 2025Exterior lighting. This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session:
 •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V.
 •Connect to the vehicle over a wired connection using a VOE (Volvo OBD to Ethernet) adapter and perform a NEW vehicle readout.
• 11007925Aug 14, 2024Electrical system. Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
• 10249191Jan 12, 2024Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
• 10241661Jul 21, 2023Electronic stability control, Other or unknown. Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
• 10241651Jun 12, 2023Other or unknown. Rubber cushion
• 10219421Aug 29, 2022Engine cooling. Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information – August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
• 10213885May 12, 2022Other or unknown. The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
• 10213883May 6, 2022Other or unknown, Equipment. ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
• 10212891Feb 9, 2022Equipment. VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
• 10212892Feb 3, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
• 10188881Feb 19, 2021Equipment. Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performance expectations and parameters and assisting retailers in focusing on individual processes and procedures, all retailers are provided with adequate tools to help achieve the…
• 10181041Sep 18, 2020Equipment. Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
• 10179681Aug 5, 2020Electrical system. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
• 10178516Jul 14, 2020Electrical system. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman
• 10178520Jul 3, 2020Electrical system. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman
• 10178503Jul 2, 2020Equipment. Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
• 10213882Jun 23, 2020Other or unknown, Electrical system. Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
• 10177386Jun 17, 2020Equipment. Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information
• 10173760Mar 31, 2020Electrical system. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
• 10171676Jan 30, 2020Equipment. Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
• 10170147Dec 1, 2019Equipment. Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service…
• 10169394Nov 19, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of…
• 10169393Nov 14, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of…
• 10169391Nov 9, 2019Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10169389Nov 9, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
• 10169388Nov 6, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other vehicles.The attached checklists can be used for restoring customer settings, where applicable.
• 10169036Oct 17, 2019Equipment. Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
• 10169030Oct 16, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
• 10164860Aug 23, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
• 10164857Aug 15, 2019Equipment. Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the exception of the oil part numbers, Wynn?s Airco-clean, R134A and R1234YF are set by Volvos Parts Department and based on the pricing in effect on the repair date. For the most…
• 10164856Aug 15, 2019Equipment. Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the exception of the oil part numbers, Wynn?s Airco-clean, R134A and R1234YF are set by Volvos Parts Department and based on the pricing in effect on the repair date. For the most…
• 10164851Aug 12, 2019Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10164848Aug 3, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
• 10163310Jun 5, 2019Electrical system. This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your VIDA account (from registration to eventual termination of the account), to provide you with all the functionality related to VIDA, to allow access to VIDA and to communicate updates related to VIDA.
• 10161792May 7, 2019Wheels. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10158648Mar 9, 2019Equipment. Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
• 10157891Feb 14, 2019Wheels, Equipment. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10157890Feb 14, 2019Equipment. This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
• 10157889Feb 14, 2019Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and attached to the affected Vehicle Report. (External sources: Authority, Insurance companies, Rental companies, etc)
• 10156264Feb 14, 2019Equipment, Wheels. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10156263Feb 14, 2019Equipment. This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
• 10156262Feb 14, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and attached to the affected Vehicle Report. (External sources: Authority, Insurance companies, Rental companies, etc)
• 10157865Feb 13, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process

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