2016 Volvo S80 Technical Service Bulletins

320 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Volvo S80. 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.

• 10167838Jan 28, 2017Equipment, Engine. This is a Technical Journal: Customer may experience a low oil level warning in DIM and /or oil leakage from the engine. The oil may leak due to a crack in the plug from the VVT pulley Replace both plugs in both VVT-pulleys according to the attached instruction. Plug PN:31375877 If the timing belt is effected with oil , replace the timing belt according to VIDA instructions.
• 10167861Jan 14, 2017Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: The online bookstore, www.volvotechinfo.com, serves Volvo Retailers, employees, Independent Repairers and customers throughout the United States and Canada by providing easy order-access to service, parts and owners? literature over the Internet.
• 10167856Jan 11, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Short sound interruptions while streaming via Bluetooth. Short sound interruptions may be heard while streaming music via Bluetooth. This may occur even if the audio/music file is stored in the mobile phone.A possible temporary solution may be to change the source in the IHU to Radio and back to Bluetooth again. Another temporary solution to improve this symptom is to perform a ?hard…
• 10167751Jan 6, 2017Equipment. Title : No . Page Volvo Special Tool 186 1 of 1 Cabinet Car Market : SPECIAL United States , Canada TOOLS Date : YEAR MONTH DAY BULLETIN 2012 02 02 Take Your Special Tool Storage to the Next Level Maintain Your Parts & Service Department Efficiency , Organization and Productivity with the Volvo Special Service Tool Cabinet from Stanley Vidmar !
• 10167746Jan 4, 2017Equipment. Please use attached file to create new version of bulletin. Please remove original bulletin by same number dated 2/18/2010.
• 10167808Dec 21, 2016Wheels, Equipment. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
• 10167807Dec 21, 2016Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Bluetooth phone volume too low or decreases by itself. If the Bluetooth phone volume is perceived as too low or decreases by itself. Please check the microphone functionality to confirm that the microphone cable is not damaged. Do not replace the IHU for this symptom as there is currently no permanent solution available.
• 10167651Dec 21, 2016Electrical system. Service Product Journal TITLE: Message shown while trying to add software part number manually in VIDA
• 10167644Dec 21, 2016Equipment. Parts Bulletin TITLE: Recall R89707: Air Conditioning Drain Hose Model Year 2016 XC90 & S90
• 10167643Dec 20, 2016Engine cooling. Parts Bulletin TITLE: Parts Return: 31469071 Hose
• 10167642Dec 20, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera), Lane departure. Parts Bulletin TITLE: Parts Return: 31419709 Sensor
• 10167652Dec 19, 2016Equipment. Technical Journal TITLE: SPA Climate system, unexpected behavior
• 10167802Dec 15, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2016 - 03 - 17 2016 - 03 - 24 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3634 Washer Page 1 of 24 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 25153 S60 MY11 - , V60 , S60 , V60CC.pdf 0.8349 MB TJ 25153 S80…
• 10167820Dec 10, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: P-SIM = Personal Subscriber Identity Module When using the in-car modem and P-SIM connection, the following symptoms may appear: 1 - In car apps such as TuneIn and Pandora connect to the service but say "Connecting..." when trying to play music.
• 10167817Dec 9, 2016Wheels, Equipment. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
• 10167815Dec 8, 2016Equipment. While performing repairs, on vehicles covered by Volvo's New Vehicle Warranty, the Technical Help Desk may support the dealer by providing a specific diagnostic labor operation. This will aid the Warranty Administrator when claiming reimbursement for diagnostic labor while not adversely affecting the dealers General Operation Index.
• 10167646Dec 5, 2016Body and structure. Technical Journal TITLE: Service Action S89807: Exterior door handle tape
• 10167833Dec 3, 2016Equipment, Wheels. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
• 10167828Dec 3, 2016Brakes. 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)
• 10168246Nov 29, 2016Equipment. Service Manager Bulletin - GLOBAL WIFI SERVICE TECHNICAL OVERVIEW The Volvo Cars Global WiFi service is a service developed by Volvo Cars. From start, three service offerings are available within the service: ? Volvo Cars Diagnostic WiFi (VCCarDW) ? Volvo Cars Vehicle Connectivity WiFi (VCVCW) ? Volvo Cars Guest WiFi
• 10168245Nov 22, 2016Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
• 10234685Nov 16, 2016Equipment. Wind deflector net clogged
• 10167744Nov 10, 2016Equipment. Quality Bulletin TITLE: Recall R89707: Air Conditioning Drain Hose Model Year 2016 - 2017 XC90, 2017 S90
• 10167653Nov 10, 2016Electrical system. Technical Journal TITLE: Lock switch in rear door panel sticks
• 10167645Nov 10, 2016Equipment. Quality Bulletin TITLE: Recall R89707: Air Conditioning Drain Hose Model Year 2016 - 2017 XC90, 2017 S90
• 10205639Nov 4, 2016Engine cooling, Fuel system, Other or unknown. Volvo Complimentary Factory schedualed maintenance
• 10088691Oct 25, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This is a technical journal: if the defrost vents on a leather dashboard are loose at the ends (see picture "tj 31557 pic pdf"), follow the instructions under "service". Service: fasten the defrost vents with glue according to repair method (see attached)
• 10088666Oct 21, 2016Electrical 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.
• 10088665Oct 21, 2016Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This is a technical journal: customer may experience a low oil level warning in dim and /or oil leakage from the engine. The oil may leak due to a crack in the plug from the vvt pulley replace both plugs in both vvt-pulleys according to the attached instruction. Plug pn:31375877 if the timing belt is effected with oil , replace the timing belt according to vida instructions.
• 10088647Oct 19, 2016Electrical system. This is a technical journal: it has been noticed on requested materials that pas sensors are analyzed without finding any fault on the parts. As a help to the troubleshooting on parking assistance system, we have developed some points of possible actions in case of problems. False detection may be caused by various reason explained in this technical journal.
• 10088346Oct 15, 2016Equipment. This is a service manager bulletin: this program will now provide volvo retailers additional latitude, to proactively address non-warranty customer concerns in an expeditious manner. The ownership experience should never be compromised due to a customer inconvenience.
• 10088566Oct 8, 2016Equipment. Volvo cars service and parts business service manager bulletin title : retail car delivery process all my 2016 s60 , v60 , xc60 , xc70 and s80 group : no:issuing department : car market : united states and canada 17 2016a service operations reference bulletins :date: smb 17 - 017,tj 29233 ,tj 20278 , warranty admin .
• 10088561Oct 8, 2016Equipment. Volvo car service and parts business service manager bulletin title : retail car delivery process my 2017 s60 , v60 and xc60 ( p3 ) group : no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada 17 2017a service operations reference bulletins : issue date : status date : smb 17 - 017 , tj 29233 , tj 20278 , warranty admin .
• 10088374Oct 7, 2016Equipment. Warranty, customer pay and/or internal repairs performed must be verified by a punched time flag on the back of the repair order hard copy. Each repair line must have a separate and identifiable time punch for the respective repair for all repair types, I.e., warranty, customer pay, and internal.
• 10088370Oct 4, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This is a technical journal: if the defrost vents on a leather dashboard are loose at the ends (see picture "tj 31557 pic pdf"), follow the instructions under "service". Service: fasten the defrost vents with glue according to repair method (see attached)
• 10087456Sep 13, 2016Equipment. This is a technical journal: it is provided as a guide for performing software downloads. Follow instructions provided for proper software downloads by year and model.
• 10087305Sep 7, 2016Equipment. This is a service manager bulletin: occasionally, customers request financial assistance when the new car limited warranty, cpo limited warranty and/or the vip extended warranty does not apply. These requests may be considered if it will enhance owner retention. Retailers should request financial assistance for their customers by contacting their aftersales market manager (amm), if they are not a self-authorizing…
• 10087303Sep 6, 2016Electrical system. This is a technical journal: it is provided as a guide for performing software downloads. Follow instructions provided for proper software downloads by year and model.
• 10110189Aug 17, 2016Equipment. This Parts Bulletin was issued to Parts Managers, Please return stock of part number's 31406303, 31406318, 31406321, 31406654, 31406655 Stay to your servicing distribution center. New versions are 31476209, 31476210, 31476213, 31476185, 31476186
• 10110198Aug 9, 2016Electrical system, Engine. This is a Technical Journal: Customer may experience a low oil level warning in DIM and /or oil leakage from the engine. The oil may leak due to a crack in the plug from the VVT pulley Replace both plugs in both VVT-pulleys according to the attached instruction. Plug PN:31375877 If the timing belt is effected with oil , replace the timing belt according to VIDA instructions.
• 10110183Jul 25, 2016Electrical system, Other or unknown. This document is a Technical Journal: Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order.
• 10127339Jul 15, 2016Equipment. This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. VIDA will run slow after some time. VIDA might freeze. Certain operations might stop working. In order to release stored session memory, restart VIDA as needed throughout the day in order to minimize the risk to experience above symptoms.
• 10127337Jul 14, 2016Brakes. This document is a Technical Journal: If the vehicle is equipped with electrical parking brake (EPB) it is required to retract the rear caliper brake pistons by a special service command in VIDA when replacing the rear brake pads. It may happen that the brake pistons does not retract. if it does not retract follow instructions provided in this TJ.
• 10127330Jul 1, 2016Electrical system. This document is a Technical Journal: Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
• 10110172Jun 28, 2016Steering. If oil leakage is suspected from the steering gear, make sure it is oil leakage and not contamination (which can appear as leakage), an inspection needs to be performed . If confirmed there is oil leakage in the bellows, replace the steering gear according to VIDA.
• 10110170Jun 28, 2016Equipment. In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
• 10110169Jun 27, 2016Electrical system. A new feature will be available in VIDA version 16.4 where by users will be automatically informed when their passwords are about to expire. The pop-up window example, in the attachment, will be shown 14 days prior to the expiraton date. When this occurs, please change the password as soon as possible, in order to prevent from being locked out.
• 10110168Jun 27, 2016Electrical system. Below error message may be shown in VIDA when selecting the Software tab in VIDA. With this message, it will not be possible to purchase Software Products. "124 - Client ID is not registered"
• 10110167Jun 27, 2016Electrical system. VIDA users are not able to check Operations & Packages An error message will be shown saying "Database error. Please contact System Administrator"
• 10110166Jun 23, 2016Electrical system. Alternative solution when VIDA is unavailable or the Electronic Wiring Diagrams function in VIDA is unstable. Access by using the applicable URL.

← All problems reported for the 2016 Volvo S80