2015 Volvo XC70 Technical Service Bulletins

312 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Volvo XC70. 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.

• 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)
• 10168247Nov 29, 2016Equipment. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Workshop Systems Requirements and Guidelines VIDA in 2015 , Peer - to - Peer Infrastructure GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada 00 337 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2015 01 19 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 17 ? Right first…
• 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
• 10205639Nov 4, 2016Engine cooling, Fuel system, Other or unknown. Volvo Complimentary Factory schedualed maintenance
• 10088761Oct 26, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Volvo car service and parts business technical journal title : tailgate , power operated tailgate ref no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada tj 29700 technical service partner : issue date : status date : 3 us 7510 volvo car usa 2016 - 04 - 11 2016 - 04 - 18 func group : func desc : 8321 boot lid ; tailgate page 1 of 3 attachment file name file size tj29700 .
• 10088748Oct 25, 2016Engine. Volvo cars service and parts business technical journal title: drive - e thermostat dtcs stored in engine control module ( ecm ) ref no: issuing department : car market : united states and canada tj 30268 technical service partner: issue date : status date : 3 us 7510 volvo cars north america 2015 - 05 - 14 2015 - 11 - 30 func group : func desc : 2627 thermostat page 1 of 2 attachment vehicle type eng struc week…
• 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)
• 10192877Oct 21, 2016Equipment. There is a new process for upgrading maps on cars with Sensus (IAM2.1) navigation. Map updates for Sensus navigation systems in MY2011-2015A cars (identified as shown in attached picture) can now be downloaded online and transferred to the car via a USB flash drive in the same way as current models. Updating via DVDs is no longer possible.
• 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.
• 10088644Oct 19, 2016Engine. 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
• 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 .
• 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
• 10110188Aug 17, 2016Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: If the Volvo logo on the center of the steering wheel is peeling off or corroded, the logo itself can now be replaced (no need to replace the whole airbag unit). Replace carefully the Volvo logo according to repair method "TJ 31750 repair.pdf".
• 10110201Aug 15, 2016Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: If the Volvo logo on the center of the steering wheel is peeling off or corroded, the logo itself can now be replaced (no need to replace the whole airbag unit). Replace carefully the Volvo logo according to repair method "TJ 31750 repair.pdf".
• 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.
• 10110162Jun 22, 2016Body and structure. If inner support in tailgate panel comes loose when the panel is removed, Glue the inner support according to provided method.
• 10110159Jun 17, 2016Equipment. The Volvo Technical Helpdesk (THD) is a central contact point available to authorized Volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. If for some reason our technical experts cannot solve an issue directly, it will be escalated appropriately for further in-depth assistance to your local Field Technical specialist (FTS).
• 10110153Jun 15, 2016Equipment, Wheels. If a grinding noise occur from the front wheel hub and/or BCM-C003307 or BCM-C003007 DTCs are set, follow the advice under ?Service?. Service: Check if the wheel hub is displaced in the steering knuckle, refer to picture ?TJ 25329-1.jpg?. If found replace the wheel hub according to VIDA.
• 10110151Jun 15, 2016Electrical system. Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
• 10110147Jun 14, 2016Engine. All new Volvo engines leave the factory filled with Castrol EDGE Professional as an integral part of their delivery of high performance. Castrol EDGE Professional?s outstanding performance has made it the oil of choice for Volvo and is the only Volvo recommended engine oil.
• 10110145Jun 3, 2016Equipment. Blisters/bubbles may appear on the air vent surfaces. The blistering of the material is often caused by an air freshener applied directly to the air vents. Do not attach any sort of air freshener directly on air vents.
• 10110144Jun 3, 2016Equipment. If you need to perform a tuner replacement on any vehicle that is factory equipped with SiriusXM satellite radio, please follow the step by step instructions. Going through this process will ensure your customer continues to receive their satellite radio programming without any interruption of service. For SPA vehicles, the SiriusXM tuner is contained within the Infotainment Head Unit (IHU). For all other vehicles…
• 10120958May 27, 2016Electrical system, Tires. If the vehicle is equipped with indirect tire pressure monitoring sensors (I-TPMS) (VDN codes: PU02, PU03, PU04), and there is a warning message in the DIM about Low tire pressure and DTC BCM-C007768, follow advice under Service.
• 10120955May 23, 2016Engine cooling, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Unusual noise from the A/C system may occur at different times. This TJ describes some of the known issues that have been reported and the most effective repairs. As with all A/C issues the customers concern should be dupilcated, a Climate control system check should be performed and it should be confimed that the system has the correct charge.
• 10120947May 18, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Parts Return 976045 O-Ring. O-Ring part number 976045 has been replaced by O-Ring part number 30622784
• 10120946May 18, 2016Equipment. ANC = Active Noise Control The vehicle?s radio may be heard in the background on the opposite side (land-side) of a call made from a phone connected to Sensus Connect infotainment via Bluetooth. This happens because the microphone?s phantom feed for ANC is picking up this sound. It is not heard in the vehicle because media/radio audio is muted during the Bluetooth call. The audio heard may come from either FM, AM…
• 10110212May 16, 2016Equipment. There has been an increasing amount of reports where users state that its not possible to perform a vehicle readout when pressing ?Connect? There will be an error message asking the user if they wants to retry after an error message saying ?Error occurred during complete read out for VIN ?This error message is generic and could be caused by other problems
• 10087109Apr 21, 2016Engine. This is a technical journal : if an engine still has a high level of oil consumption despite following tj30087, follow the actions described under service.
• 10087107Apr 19, 2016Electrical system. This is a service product journal : the previously reported issue with vida 2015 and battery testing has been resolved. Vida 2015 battery testing is the only approved method for producing battery test codes. The use of vida classic or other measuring tools is not considered acceptable when submitting warranty claims.
• 10087106Apr 19, 2016Equipment. This is a technical journal : this is an information tj to describe the correlation between the map version number, map software part number and map dvd part number in the sensus navigation system.
• 10087104Apr 19, 2016Engine cooling. This is a technical journal : when any repair is made on engine cooling system, make sure that the volvo special tool p/n 9512957 coolant filling equipment is used, in order to prevent future over temperature damage on engine.

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