2016 Volvo XC70 Technical Service Bulletins

334 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10225938Sep 14, 2022Electrical system. Software upgrade.
• 10224584Sep 14, 2022Equipment. Expendable Items Parts List.
• 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
• 10219302Aug 29, 2022Electrical system. Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.
• 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, 2022Equipment, Other or unknown. ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
• 10213887Apr 29, 2022Wheels. Center wheel caps, removal instruction
• 10213337Feb 9, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. 3G Network Sunset
• 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)
• 10203181Oct 19, 2021Engine cooling. Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P05EB, Diagnostic And Repair Information - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Commonly Model Years 2016 And 2017)
• 10203167Oct 18, 2021Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure
• 10202440Jul 19, 2021Electrical system. Perform a software upgrade in accordance with TJ 31543.
• 10190559Mar 5, 2021Seat belts. This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedures. You MUST review and inform your staff as to the requirements for handling the returns. There are specific measures as these pretensioners are classified as hazardous…
• 10190558Mar 5, 2021Seat belts. This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedures. You MUST review and inform your staff as to the requirements for handling the returns. There are specific measures as these pretensioners are classified as hazardous…
• 10190794Mar 1, 2021Equipment. Create PB with attached word doc.
• 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…
• 10182735Oct 10, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus Connect, Internet browser limitations. Do not attempt to repair.
• 10182703Oct 1, 2020Electrical 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.
• 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.
• 10177392Jun 24, 2020Electrical system. 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.
• 10213882Jun 23, 2020Other or unknown, Electrical system. Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
• 10177386Jun 17, 2020Equipment. Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information
• 10175785Apr 3, 2020Suspension, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Unusual noise while driving from sealing ring. check first if the sealing ring is displaced, if so, proceed with replacement of the sealing ring
• 10173760Mar 31, 2020Electrical system. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
• 10173730Mar 6, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment, Electrical system. VOLVO CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E : Low oil level message in Driver Information Module ( DIM ) REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 31216 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2016 - 04 - 13 2016 - 04 - 21 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 2200 Lubricating and oil system Page 1 of 10 Attachment File Name File…
• 10172470Feb 12, 2020Engine. This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61
• 10172469Feb 8, 2020Equipment. Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance 'FSM330' MY2013 and later. Factory Scheduled Maintenance up to the first 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) as recommended in the Volvo Warranty and Maintenance Information booklet.
• 10172464Feb 1, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool
• 10171688Jan 28, 2020Engine. This is a Technical Journal: 4 Cylinder VEP engine: Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 Synthetic oil.
• 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…
• 10169392Nov 9, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: P3 Internet maps search function not available
• 10169391Nov 9, 2019Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10169390Nov 9, 2019Electrical system. 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.
• 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.
• 10169029Oct 16, 2019Engine cooling, Electrical system. VOLVO CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E : Low oil level message in Driver Information Module ( DIM ) REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 31216 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2016 - 04 - 13 2016 - 04 - 21 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 2200 Lubricating and oil system Page 1 of 10 Attachment File Name File…
• 10165233Aug 28, 2019Tires. This is a Technical Journal: 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.
• 10164861Aug 23, 2019Equipment. CUSTOMER OFFER To further enhance the Volvo?s ownership experience , Volvo Cars of Canada Corp . is offering the Volvo Prepaid Maintenance ( VPM ) program . This plan is designed to enhance customer ownership experience by providing maintenance and wear coverage and will help ensure trouble free operation of their new Volvo vehicle . VPM is available for purchase on all MY2014 and later Volvo vehicles sold or…
• 10164860Aug 23, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
• 10164851Aug 12, 2019Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10164850Aug 6, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Incorrect "Car In Use" or "Car Unlocked" notifications in VOC mobile application
• 10164848Aug 3, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.

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