2019 Volvo XC40 Technical Service Bulletins

306 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 Volvo XC40. 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.

• 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.
• 10169387Nov 6, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: The voice control system on the above referenced models is continuously being improved. At PDS and when attempting to diagnose a customer concern regarding voice controls not working or responding properly, make sure the vehicle has the latest voice control database installed.
• 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.
• 10169035Oct 17, 2019Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Yellow stains at rear bumper and D-pillar
• 10169034Oct 17, 2019Body and structure. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S39920 on certain model year 2019 - 2020 XC40 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the tailgate handle may crack under certain conditions. As a preventive measure, Volvo has developed a modification to the tailgate handle that involves installation of 2 bushings and 2 new tailgate handle…
• 10169033Oct 17, 2019Body and structure. Please date parts bulletin 10/16/2019
• 10169031Oct 16, 2019Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Yellow stains at rear bumper and D-pillar
• 10169030Oct 16, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
• 10169026Oct 15, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions
• 10165239Aug 31, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. The customer may report that the infotainment system in the vehicle re-starts or reboots intermittently while driving. When this happens the CCD and the center area of the DIM will go blank for a few moments and then start back up as if the vehicle has just been started up. The customer may also notice that the infotainment system is not responding as normal (ex.- long response time) just before this occurs.
• 10165236Aug 29, 2019Equipment. This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Mandatory tool allocation
• 10164860Aug 23, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
• 10164855Aug 14, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: DTC SRS-B15381B High Voltage battery loop control. The resistance of the circuit can be monitored using the SRS parameter "High voltage battery power supply disconnect"
• 10164853Aug 14, 2019Equipment. This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 100: Mandatory Tools
• 10164852Aug 12, 2019Electrical system. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: High Voltage (HV) Battery Charger Tool loan Process
• 10164851Aug 12, 2019Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10164848Aug 3, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
• 10164847Aug 2, 2019Suspension. This is a Technical Journal: Upper front suspension, knocking noise
• 10234643Jul 1, 2019Engine cooling. All model year 2019 and 2020* vehicles are delivered from the factory with Castrol EDGE Pro V 0w-20 Synthetic oil. Castrol EDGE Pro V 0W20 is specifically co-engineered for the Volvo VEP4 2.0L engine to maximize fuel efficiency and engine performance.
• 10163319Jun 21, 2019Engine cooling. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29942 on certain model year 2019 XC40 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the catalytic converter diagnosis is not running as often as required. This condition does not affect vehicle drivability nor will it inhibit the OBDII system from monitoring, detecting and subsequently storing a…
• 10163318Jun 21, 2019Engine cooling. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, have decided to launch Service Action S29942 on certain model year 2019 XC40 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the catalytic converter diagnosis is not running as often as required. This condition does not affect vehicle drivability nor will it inhibit the OBDII system from monitoring, detecting and subsequently storing a…
• 10163315Jun 20, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Damaged throttle body due to showroom device. To protect the throttle housing when using Volvo Car Showmode kit in the specified cars, always remove the connector from the throttle housing (see picture 34206.jpg) A new software for the BRIGO device is under development to avoid this damage. Make sure that the BRIGO device always updated with the latest software.
• 10163311Jun 5, 2019Electrical system. This is a Service Managers Bulletin: Volvo Cars is constantly developing the in-car systems and the services offered to customers, so that their cars give them the best experience possible . As of May 13th, 2019, when the software in your customer's vehicle is updated via Service 2.0 or Total Upgrade (TJ 31543), the customer will have access to the functions and improvements
• 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.
• 10161808May 30, 2019Tires. This is a Technical Journal: Title II-TPMS calibration after SW upgrade In the new SW, released May 2019, the picture in the Centre Display for I-TPMS is showing a "spinning wheel", while calibration is ongoing. The calibration function itself is not changed compared to previous SW versions, it is only how it is presented in the center display that has been changed.A new calibration will start automatically as soon…
• 10161785May 29, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Updates to the customer's software, May 2019
• 10161781May 21, 2019Electrical system. This is a Service Managers Bulletin: Volvo Cars is constantly developing the in-car systems and the services offered to customers, so that their cars give them the best experience possible . As of May 13th, 2019, when the software in your customer's vehicle is updated via Service 2.0 or Total Upgrade (TJ 31543), the customer will have access to the functions and improvements
• 10161778May 16, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Product Journal: VIDA VOC Access and Functionality
• 10161777May 16, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Product Journal: VIDA VOC Access Functionality and Instruction
• 10161776May 16, 2019Exterior lighting. This is a Service Product Journal: Digital Head Light Instrument for L.E.D., Halogen, Xenon vehicles
• 10161775May 16, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Service Product Journal: Unable to set SPA/CMA vehicle into programming mode - P2P
• 10161773May 14, 2019Tires, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: It may happen that after a software download, the TPMS light is flashing and DTC VDDM-U24004A, "ECU Software. System internal failures" is set. This is due to that the I-TPMS function in VDDM has not been initialized.
• 10161772May 10, 2019Equipment. This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 100: Mandatory Tools
• 10161771May 10, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Changing DIM trip computer value
• 10161792May 7, 2019Wheels. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10161790May 7, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: No VIDA communication with vehicle
• 10161788May 4, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: The voice control system on the above referenced models is continuously being improved. At PDS and when attempting to diagnose a customer concern regarding voice controls not working or responding properly, make sure the vehicle has the latest voice control database installed.
• 10161747May 4, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Technical Journal: Gurgling sound from sunroof area, while driving in the rain
• 10158652Mar 19, 2019Steering. This is a Technical Journal: Reduced power steering assistance during parking maneuvering
• 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.
• 10158662Mar 8, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Infotainment System Reboots while driving (blank screen).
• 10158661Mar 8, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Technical Journal: Rear Window Defrost will not Stay Activated. Total Upgrade should be used if there are any upgrades available. - Perform an IHU Reload
• 10158659Mar 8, 2019Steering. This is a Technical Journal: Info request: Pull & drift or steering wheel misaligned, feedback needed.
• 10158658Mar 8, 2019Steering, Lane departure. This is a Technical Journal: Reduced power steering assistance during parking maneuvering
• 10155347Feb 27, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Transport Handling Procedures and Policy
• 10155343Feb 22, 2019Steering. This is a Technical Journal: No steering assistance during workshop visit

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