2011 Volvo XC90 Technical Service Bulletins

221 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Volvo XC90. 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.

• 10161792May 7, 2019Wheels. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10161790May 7, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: No VIDA communication with vehicle
• 10234760Apr 17, 2019Engine cooling. Customer may experience ?Low oil pressure light? coming on. No external leakage. High engine oil consumption may occur. Follow the instructions under ?Service?.
• 10158649Mar 19, 2019Suspension. 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
• 10155336Feb 28, 2019Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Tailgate opening by foot movement detection
• 10157892Feb 16, 2019Equipment. This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
• 10156265Feb 16, 2019Equipment. This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
• 10157891Feb 14, 2019Equipment, Wheels. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10157890Feb 14, 2019Equipment. This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
• 10157889Feb 14, 2019Equipment, Vehicle speed control, Brakes. 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)
• 10156264Feb 14, 2019Wheels, Equipment. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10156263Feb 14, 2019Equipment. This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
• 10156262Feb 14, 2019Equipment. 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)
• 10157865Feb 13, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
• 10156258Feb 13, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
• 10157864Feb 9, 2019Engine cooling, Engine, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
• 10156257Feb 9, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
• 10155199Jan 17, 2019Exterior lighting. Technical Journal TITLE : Headlamp , Leak Test REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States TJ 17076 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2012 10 11 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3521 Headlamp , complete Page 1 of 24 Attachment File Name File Size S80 - V70 - XC70 . pdf 0.5641 MB S60 - XC60 . pdf 0.5868 MB C30 - S40 - V50 - C70 . pdf 0.4175 MB XC90 .
• 10159056Dec 14, 2018Seat belts, Equipment. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
• 10157726Dec 14, 2018Equipment, Seat belts. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
• 10156239Dec 14, 2018Equipment, Seat belts. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
• 10157856Dec 5, 2018Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: No VIDA communication with vehicle
• 10156249Dec 5, 2018Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: No VIDA communication with vehicle
• 10157852Dec 4, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10156245Dec 4, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10155352Nov 6, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Performing a Total Upgrade, Service 2.0 or PDS Upgrade after the 2018 week 40 software release, will reset the sound settings back to default settings on the MY 2016 - 2018 vehicles listed above. The new software packages contain updated IHU software that will reset all customer sound settings such as treble, bass, balance and equalizer settings which will go back to default settings…
• 10157941Aug 22, 2018Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
• 10156289Aug 22, 2018Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
• 10157940Aug 18, 2018Equipment, Wheels. Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
• 10156288Aug 18, 2018Wheels, Equipment, Tires. Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
• 10157934Aug 4, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
• 10156282Aug 4, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
• 10149946Jul 18, 2018Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
• 10146419Jul 12, 2018Equipment. This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Kits 33300313 and 33300315
• 10164139May 19, 2018Equipment, Electrical 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.
• 10149957May 16, 2018Equipment, Electrical 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.
• 10164132May 11, 2018Equipment. Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
• 10164131May 8, 2018Equipment. Washing and cleaning products with a pH value below pH 3.5 and/or above pH 11.5 is not recommended as it can permanently discolour the side door, quarter glass trim moulding and roof rails, see attached pictures. Using chrome or metal polish on anodized aluminium parts, such as side door, quarter glass trim moulding and roof rails, is not recommended as it can discolour the part and destroy protective layers.
• 10164130May 8, 2018Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Washing and cleaning products with a pH value below pH 3.5 and/or above pH 11.5 is not recommended as it can permanently discolour the side door, quarter glass trim moulding and roof rails, see attached pictures. Using chrome or metal polish on anodized aluminium parts, such as side door, quarter glass trim moulding and roof rails, is not recommended as it can discolour the part and…
• 10149949May 8, 2018Body and structure, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Washing and cleaning products with a pH value below pH 3.5 and/or above pH 11.5 is not recommended as it can permanently discolour the side door, quarter glass trim moulding and roof rails, see attached pictures. Using chrome or metal polish on anodized aluminium parts, such as side door, quarter glass trim moulding and roof rails, is not recommended as it can discolour the part and…
• 10149948May 8, 2018Equipment, Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Washing and cleaning products with a pH value below pH 3.5 and/or above pH 11.5 is not recommended as it can permanently discolour the side door, quarter glass trim moulding and roof rails, see attached pictures. Using chrome or metal polish on anodized aluminium parts, such as side door, quarter glass trim moulding and roof rails, is not recommended as it can discolour the part and…
• 10149950May 4, 2018Equipment. Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
• 10148795May 1, 2018Equipment. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2014 02 06 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 0 Publications Page 1 of 3 Attachment Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year…
• 10146091May 1, 2018Equipment, Body and structure. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2014 02 06 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 0 Publications Page 1 of 3 Attachment Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year…
• 10159088Mar 29, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
• 10159087Mar 29, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10159086Mar 29, 2018Equipment, Wheels. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
• 10157931Mar 29, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
• 10157930Mar 29, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10157929Mar 29, 2018Wheels, Equipment. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.

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