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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 10205670Mar 15, 2016Brakes. XC90 Noise/Squeal from rear brakes
• 10056174Aug 6, 2014Wheels, Steering. Volvo: on some vehicles, the steering knuckle would have wheel hub displaced and would to replace wheel hub.
• 10055532Mar 19, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Volvo: shifting rough from 5th to 4th gear, and after standing experience shift shock when brake pedal is released or harsh when engaging from neutral to drive. Model 2011-2013 1xxx, 275.
• 10053267Aug 14, 2013Fuel system. Volvo: on some vehicles, left level sensor fails to achieve full travel and needs to be replaced. Model 2011-2012 xc90.
• 10052671Jul 22, 2013Brakes. Volvo: on certain vehicles, after a few minutes driving, anti skid warning lamp message may be set after system start up indicating a plausibility problem with alignment of steering angle sensor or wheel alignment. Models 2006-2014 xc90.
• 10052101Apr 25, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Volvo: due to insufficient clamping force, from the right hand driver shaft bearing cap, there is noise and should be replaced. Model 2011-2013 xc90.
• 10051798Mar 15, 2013Exterior lighting. Headlamp moisture due to broken guide pin. Volvo.
• 10051581Nov 26, 2012Electrical system. Volvo: various cem symptoms (horn hazard flasher, dim blank, no start, stall) do not replace cem. Follow fault tracing according to vida.
• 10043940Apr 27, 2012Latches, locks and linkages. Volvo: not possible to lock/unlock the car with kir. New remotes have been introduced into production from structure week 201215.
• 10044146Apr 10, 2012Engine cooling. Volvo: test message in driver information module (dim) regarding low level of oil, or yellow warning symbol.
• 10043879Mar 29, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. Volvo: when using low octane in vehicle, it hesitates upon accelerating and high altitude or hot ambient temperature, makes it worse.
• 10043899Mar 27, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Volvo: hesitation upon acceleration.
• 10041668Oct 13, 2011Seat belts. Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available.
• 10037898Jan 6, 2011Seats. Volvo: rear seat entertainment is not working because of an electrical harness.
• 10037649Dec 20, 2010Brakes. Volvo: yaw rate sensor is outside of permitted range.
• 10037485Nov 19, 2010Electrical system. Volvo: software being downloaded is interrupted and the cem fails. There is a cem recovery method.
• 10037523Nov 17, 2010Equipment, Engine cooling. Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it.
• 10037522Nov 1, 2010Brakes. Volvo: rear parking assistance sensors may give false detections in wet conditions.
• 10034505Aug 25, 2010Engine cooling. Volvo: snow in fan motor. Blower fan/does not work. Blower fan/unusual noise. Snow may enter into the fan motor area due to heavy snowstorms.

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