2018 Volvo XC60 Technical Service Bulletins

526 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Volvo XC60. 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.

• 10171682Jan 9, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield Cleaning Operation Service Interval Change. Will only be performed at 20k
• 10171681Jan 8, 2020Seats. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat heater, function control. If not working check the heating grid wiring.
• 10171677Jan 3, 2020Electrical system, Engine. This is a Technical Journal: ECM-P04F000, Evap System, High Pressure Purge Line
• 10170176Dec 11, 2019Lane departure, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: PAC 360 side camera, intermittent no image
• 10170154Dec 11, 2019Engine, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Check engine lamp and DTC - ECM P050B00
• 10170153Dec 7, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Removal of "SiriusXM Subscription has Expired" Message
• 10170150Dec 7, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Infotainment System Reboots while driving (blank screen).
• 10169398Nov 22, 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.
• 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.
• 10169037Oct 22, 2019Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: ECM-P04F000, Evap System, High Pressure Purge Line
• 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.
• 10169027Oct 16, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Journal: A whining or rattling sound may appear when revving up the engine. ( see attached sample files ). The sound may come from the balance shaft which is fitted in the oil sump area where the noise is most concentrated. A new design of the balance shaft is planned to be introduced 2018-Q2. Replace the balance shaft according the instructions in VIDA.
• 10234725Sep 17, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. Left engine pad click sound
• 10234659Sep 12, 2019Electrical system. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S39893 on certain model year 2017 - 2018 XC90 and 2018 XC60 and S90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) backup battery may be depleted while the vehicle is plugged in and charging the high voltage battery. This could result in a ?Volvo On Call Service…
• 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.
• 10165234Aug 28, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable
• 10165232Aug 28, 2019Seats. This is a Technical Journal: Front passenger seat, noise when turning. Install plastic clips p/n 9475400 according to the repair instructions. Plastic clip might have some interference with the seat rail cover.
• 10165231Aug 28, 2019Body and structure. This is a Service Product Journal: Template Bumperskin Towbar Hitch, a template needs to be used to make the cut.
• 10164860Aug 23, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
• 10164858Aug 15, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval: T8 ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive), Complete
• 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"
• 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.
• 10234698Jul 25, 2019Engine cooling. 4 Cylinder VEP engine: Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 Synthetic oil.
• 10163322Jun 27, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: SPA Condensation water drops in around pedals area
• 10162987Jun 27, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Check engine lamp and DTC - ECM P050B00
• 10163317Jun 21, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Journal: ECM-P04F000, Evap System, High Pressure Purge Line
• 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.
• 10163313Jun 11, 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"
• 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.
• 10161809May 31, 2019Engine cooling, Engine. This is a Technical Journal: Ping noise from exhaust when cooling down
• 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…
• 10161786May 29, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: 12V battery message and DTC CEM-B129F96
• 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
• 10161779May 21, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Headliner, squeak/rattle noise
• 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
• 10161775May 16, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Service Product Journal: Unable to set SPA/CMA vehicle into programming mode - P2P
• 10161774May 14, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Volvo On Call Service Required, VCM Back-up battery DTC
• 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.
• 10161771May 10, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Changing DIM trip computer value

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