2016 Volvo XC90 Technical Service Bulletins

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

• 10127327Jun 22, 2017Electrical system. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : DIM message ? BLIS system service required ? and DTC SOD U023292 REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30858 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America 2015 - 10 - 16 2015 - 10 - 21 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3872 Collision avoidance Page 1 of 2 Attachment Vehicle Type Eng…
• 10127326Jun 15, 2017Seats. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat backrest, too much play. The locking retainer/washer must not be tight against the seat frame. It must have a play of 1,0mm +/-0,5mm.
• 10130267Jun 9, 2017Equipment. 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.
• 10130265Jun 9, 2017Equipment. The Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (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 ultimate goal of qualifying for self authorization status.
• 10130264Jun 8, 2017Equipment. Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service…
• 10130263Jun 8, 2017Equipment. Latest mandatory tool bulletin.
• 10130257Jun 1, 2017Electrical system. the infotainment system in the vehicle restarts or reboots repeatedly 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.
• 10146459May 25, 2017Equipment. Latest mandatory tool bulletin.
• 10146458May 24, 2017Wheels. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
• 10146457May 24, 2017Electrical system. DIM = Driver's Information Module On May 8th, 2017 new DIM software was released that contained a graphic system check of the vehicle's Intellisafe systems. This graphic was removed from the software on May 12, 2017 due to some inaccuracies.
• 10146455May 19, 2017Wheels, Equipment. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10146454May 17, 2017Wheels. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
• 10146453May 17, 2017Seat belts. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
• 10146452May 16, 2017Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Audio switches on right side of steering wheel, intermittent no function. If the mentioned symptom occurs, the driver can push the button "Open/Close Menu" twice (marked as "4" in attachment) as a temporary solution. There is no need to replace any parts due to this symptom; it will be corrected in a future software.
• 10146450May 16, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable
• 10167956May 12, 2017Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: * If squealing noise occurs from front brakes on cars built before chassis number 040328, then Replace front discs according to VIDA, the new brake discs have changed metal composition in order to reduce squealing noise. Also replace front brake pads if vehicle is built before 15w19, or after 15w20 if the brake pads are worn down or there has been a previous attempt to grease or chamfer…
• 10167955May 12, 2017Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus Infotainment Interface Changes, May 2017. Download software.
• 10146447May 12, 2017Electrical 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.
• 10167954May 11, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: It is in support of Technical Journal 32714 Sensus Infotainment Interface Changes, May 2017
• 10167953May 11, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10167951May 6, 2017Electrical system. Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
• 10167949May 5, 2017Electrical system. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S39820 on certain model year 2016 ? 2017 XC90 T8 Hybrid vehicles. Volvo has identified that the remote start functionality may be missing. The corrective action is to download Engine Remote Start Application 31678916.
• 10167948May 5, 2017Equipment. Please return stock of part number 31460615 tooth belt kit to your servicing distribution center.
• 10167941May 1, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Water may accumulate on the rear door sill. Water may come out of the lower edge of the rear doors when opening the rear doors. remove weather strip and add sealing tape
• 10167937Apr 27, 2017Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: SERVICE ACTION S39816: VDDM PBL Upgrade. The corrective action is to perform a VDDM PBL software upgrade
• 10167936Apr 27, 2017Brakes. This is a Quality Bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S39816 on certain model year 2016 - 2017 XC90 and 2017 S90, V90CC and V90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that due to a software deviation in the Vehicle Dynamics Domain Master (VDDM) Primary Boot Loader (PBL), the vehicle may not start after it has been parked…
• 10167935Apr 27, 2017Brakes. Volvo has identified that due to a software deviation in the Vehicle Dynamics Domain Master (VDDM) Primary Boot Loader (PBL), the vehicle may not start after it has been parked and the parking brake lamp will be lit in the instrument panel. Model Year 2016-2017 XC90, & 2017 S90, V90CC, V90
• 10167913Apr 21, 2017Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: In-car apps not working after app version upgrade
• 10167911Apr 21, 2017Equipment. Please return stock of part number 31664288 Decal Set to your servicing distribution center.
• 10167910Apr 14, 2017Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: If symptom of noise occurs from the rear brakes during braking follow advice under service. New brake pads have been implemented for service and production , 2015week34. 31471266 Comfort brake pads, only for cars with VDN code RC02 An improved rear brake disc with changed composition is planned to be available in the end of June 2016, For cars built before chassis number 22196, replace…
• 10167909Apr 13, 2017Equipment. Please return stock of 31430070 service kit to your servicing distribution center.
• 10167908Apr 13, 2017Equipment. Please return stock of 39843523, 39843524, 39843525, 39843526 covers to your servicing distribution center.
• 10167907Apr 13, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Service Product Journal: VIDA will not support Windows 8.1 after June 30th 2017
• 10167903Apr 12, 2017Equipment. This is a Service Product Journal: Network card Intel I219-LM causing communication problems with XC90/S90/V90
• 10168248Apr 11, 2017Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Inner door handle, clicking noise. Apply grease P/N 31437986
• 10168508Apr 6, 2017Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Please return stock of parts numbers 31674102, 31674103, 31674104, 31674106, Turn Signal Switch, Wiper Washer Switch to your servicing distribution center.
• 10168505Apr 4, 2017Electrical system. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E Thermostat DTCs stored in Engine Control Module ( ECM )
• 10168504Apr 4, 2017Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: If symptom of noise occurs from the rear brakes during braking follow advice under service. New brake pads have been implemented for service and production , 2015week34. 31471266 Comfort brake pads, only for cars with VDN code RC02 An improved rear brake disc with changed composition is planned to be available in the end of June 2016, For cars built before chassis number 22196, replace…
• 10167713Mar 30, 2017Wheels. Please return stock of part number 31674105 Lever Hub to your servicing distribution center.
• 10167709Mar 29, 2017Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Factory Scheduled Maintenance menu.
• 10167897Mar 24, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Technical Journal: Climate system, unusual noise from dashboard area. replace the heater core according to the attached instruction.
• 10167703Mar 24, 2017Electrical system, Engine cooling. VOLVO CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Fresh air hose loose from air filter housingPermanent Text DESCRIPTION : Note ! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal , first check for the latest online version . DTC = DiagnosticTrouble Code MAF = Mass Air Flow Sensor ECM = Engine Control Module If the ? check engine ? indicator is lit and ECM - P226200 and / or ECM - P02CD00 is posted…
• 10167899Mar 22, 2017Wheels. This is a Technical Journal: Vibrations due to wheels and tire uniformity / force variation. Before carrying out this TJ, always start with TJ 20803 to sort out if the problem is related to driveline or wheels.
• 10167728Mar 22, 2017Fuel system. This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2016 - 03 - 17 2016 - 03 - 24 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3634 Washer Page 1 of 24 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 25153 S60 MY11 - , V60 , S60 , V60CC.pdf 0.8349 MB TJ 25153 S80…
• 10167727Mar 22, 2017Wheels. This is a Technical Journal:Climate system, protective wheel caps falling off. Replace with new caps on wheel screws
• 10167699Mar 22, 2017Wheels. This is a Technical Journal: Vibrations due to wheels and tire uniformity / force variation. Before carrying out this TJ, always start with TJ 20803 to sort out if the problem is related to driveline or wheels.
• 10167724Mar 18, 2017Equipment. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : The Volvo Replacement Part Lifetime Warranty GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Warranty United States 00 342 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2015 06 09 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 3 THE VOLVO REPLACEMENT PARTS LIFETIME WARRANTY CUSTOMER OFFER To…
• 10167723Mar 18, 2017Equipment. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Volvo Lifetime Replacement Parts & Labour Warranty GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Warranty Canada 00 342C REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2015 09 18 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 4 VOLVO LIFETIME REPLACEMENT PARTS & LABOUR WARRANTY CUSTOMER OFFER…
• 10167722Mar 18, 2017Steering. 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…
• 10167917Mar 9, 2017Equipment. Please return stock of part number 31447976 Service Kit to your servicing distribution center.

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