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.

• 10167916Mar 9, 2017Engine, Electrical system. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E Thermostat DTCs stored in Engine Control Module ( ECM )
• 10167853Mar 2, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Wiper blade replacements due to wear or a quantifiable manufacturing defect are covered under the Adjustment Coverage period for 12 months or 12,000 miles/20,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first.
• 10167852Mar 2, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Back-over prevention (rear camera)…. This is a Technical Journal: If the vehicle shows a constant BLIS warning light without any objects in the blind spot, then this could be caused by a HW problem in the Side Object Detection radar (SODL/SODR). In case of customer complaints for above symptom is confirmed, replace the SODL or SODR on the side for which the symptom is shown and download software SOD Reload.
• 10167851Mar 1, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. 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
• 10167849Mar 1, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Leather dashboard , leather comes loose REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 29012 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2015 06 26 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 8811 Instrument panel Page 1 of 3 Attachment File Name File Size Leather dashboard.jpg 1.2691 MB Vehicle Type…
• 10167697Feb 28, 2017Electrical system. MIDTRONICS PSC-550S and PSC-700 VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY information
• 10167696Feb 28, 2017Equipment. Please produce a Special Tool Bulletin using the attached draft copy.
• 10167895Feb 24, 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.
• 10167894Feb 23, 2017Fuel system, Equipment. Please return stock of part numbers 31390488, 31390489, 31455693, 31455694 Draining hose to you servicing distribution center.
• 10167891Feb 15, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. 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
• 10167889Feb 15, 2017Equipment. 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.
• 10167888Feb 15, 2017Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: SPA IHU LOG
• 10167887Feb 15, 2017Body and structure, Electrical system. Technical Journal TITLE : The Error Frame Finder (EFF) can be an aid in fault tracing intermittent CAN network problems by providing a visible indication of error frames that are being transmitted on the network when the fault becomes active. The advantage of using the EFF function is that error frames are usually transmitted on the network before a vehicle symptom can occur.
• 10167885Feb 14, 2017Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: A new front license plate frame was introduced on MY16 XC90 2015w45. The H frame P/N (part number) 31391625 is no longer needed.Install front license plate using four (4) Wurth screws P/N 02151012. (For claiming use P/N 2151012)
• 10167883Feb 9, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Technical Journal: Title Windshield Wiper or Turn Signal messages A customer message may be displayed for Windshield Wiper or Turn Signal service even though the wipers and turn signals are working properly.Replace the lever hub and both switches,
• 10167882Feb 9, 2017Equipment. Please return stock of part number 31419660 Shell to your servicing distribution center.
• 10167881Feb 8, 2017Electrical system. Please return stock of 31414981, 31419659, 31419661, 31419662, 31419664, 31489105 Remote Control and Shell's to your servicing distribution center.
• 10167879Feb 8, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10167877Feb 8, 2017Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: SPA IHU LOG
• 10167874Feb 3, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Service Action S89807 Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign S89807 on certain model year 2016 ? 2017 XC90 and S90 vehicles. Volvo has identified the painted surface under the exterior door handles may become scratched by the handles. The corrective action is add tape under all four (4) exterior…
• 10167872Feb 3, 2017Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service Scheduling system enhancements. Improving Service Action/Recall scheduling.
• 10167871Feb 2, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. 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 Campaign S89807 on certain model year 2016 ? 2017 XC90 and S90 vehicles. Volvo has identified the painted surface under the exterior door handles may become scratched by the handles. The corrective action is add tape under all four (4) exterior door handles per TJ 32183.
• 10167870Feb 2, 2017Suspension. If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension and if customer is complaining over a knock/rattle/clatter noise from the front suspension when driving on rough roads or over a road hump, then follow the advice under Service.
• 10167841Jan 31, 2017Tires, Wheels. 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.
• 10167840Jan 31, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: A new front license plate frame was introduced on MY16 XC90 2015w45. The H frame P/N (part number) 31391625 is no longer needed.Install front license plate using four (4) Wurth screws P/N 02151012. (For claiming use P/N 2151012)
• 10167839Jan 31, 2017Suspension. If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension and if customer is complaining over a knock/rattle/clatter noise from the front suspension when driving on rough roads or over a road hump, then follow the advice under Service.
• 10167847Jan 28, 2017Equipment, Wheels. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10167846Jan 28, 2017Equipment, Wheels. This is a Technical Journal: 1.Remove oil pump from AOC (Active On demand Coupling)and inspect the strainer. (See att.) 2.Clean strainer with lint-free cloth, do not use any cleaning liquids (this can contaminate the oil) 3.Clean pump sump in AOC, do not use any cleaning liquids (this can contaminate the oil) 4.Assemble cleaned pump to AOC 5.Fill up with new oil to correct oil level in AOC according to VIDA.
• 10167845Jan 28, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10167843Jan 28, 2017Engine, Equipment. 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.
• 10167838Jan 28, 2017Equipment, 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.
• 10167842Jan 27, 2017Equipment, Air bags, Electrical system. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Special Tools Bulletin TITLE : Newsletter 64 : Mandatory Tools NO : DATE : CAR MARKET : United States and 211 YEAR MONTH DAY Page 1 of 13 Canada 2015 05 04 All tools have been classified as required , and will be allocated to all U.S . and Canadian Volvo retailers by Bosch Corporation . U.S . retailers will be billed by Volvo Cars of North America , LLC .
• 10167695Jan 26, 2017Suspension. If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension and if customer is complaining over a knock/rattle/clatter noise from the front suspension when driving on rough roads or over a road hump, then follow the advice under Service.
• 10167869Jan 25, 2017Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: A new front license plate frame was introduced on MY16 XC90 2015w45. The H frame P/N (part number) 31391625 is no longer needed.Install front license plate using four (4) Wurth screws P/N 02151012. (For claiming use P/N 2151012)
• 10167868Jan 25, 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…
• 10167867Jan 25, 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…
• 10167654Jan 25, 2017Seats. When driving on rough roads, a creaking/squeaking noise can be heard from the second row seats. Add felt tape on the top half of the striker pins, according to attached files. * Use new tape, (Service kit) p/n 31447976.
• 10167866Jan 24, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Please return stock of part numbers 31419911, 31419918 Remote Control and 31439211, 31439212 Shell to your servicing distribution center.
• 10167865Jan 19, 2017Steering. This is a Technical Journal: If creaking/ticking noise from release pin on SWM when turning the Steering wheel follow advice under Service. * Mount Velour tape (cut off a piece 10x15mm from Part nr.1161842) on the steering wheel, according to the attachment TJ 32198.PNG
• 10167864Jan 19, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: New Remote Controls and Shells for XC90/S90 The remote control shell fastening concept has been changed to solve issues with the shells coming loose. Remote controls and shells of the new design are not compatible with remote controls and shells of old design, and vice versa If a remote control or shell of the old design is replaced with a new part of the new design, then both the…
• 10167863Jan 19, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Service Action S89807 Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign S89807 on certain model year 2016 ? 2017 XC90 and S90 vehicles. Volvo has identified the painted surface under the exterior door handles may become scratched by the handles. The corrective action is add tape under all four (4) exterior…
• 10167861Jan 14, 2017Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: The online bookstore, www.volvotechinfo.com, serves Volvo Retailers, employees, Independent Repairers and customers throughout the United States and Canada by providing easy order-access to service, parts and owners? literature over the Internet.
• 10167857Jan 11, 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
• 10167754Jan 7, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Climate system, high fan speed noise. Customer may experience a high fan speed noise regardless of the fan speed selection. This may be due to accidentally touching the 2nd row display. A new logic in the CCM software was implemented 2016w46, that allows rear climate display to start in default mode 72/72 Auto with fan level 2. This will take place after every restart of engine…
• 10167751Jan 6, 2017Equipment. Title : No . Page Volvo Special Tool 186 1 of 1 Cabinet Car Market : SPECIAL United States , Canada TOOLS Date : YEAR MONTH DAY BULLETIN 2012 02 02 Take Your Special Tool Storage to the Next Level Maintain Your Parts & Service Department Efficiency , Organization and Productivity with the Volvo Special Service Tool Cabinet from Stanley Vidmar !
• 10167748Jan 4, 2017Suspension. If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension and if customer is complaining over a knock/rattle/clatter noise from the front suspension when driving on rough roads or over a road hump, then follow the advice under Service.
• 10167747Jan 4, 2017Electrical system, Fuel system, Other or unknown. This is a Technical Journal: Improved low fuel indication A more detailed low fuel indication can be added in the DIM (Driver Information Module). A text message which the driver has to actively acknowledge in order to remove it will be displayed when the fuel level is low. Service: Perform a Total Upgrade according to TJ 31543.
• 10167746Jan 4, 2017Equipment. Please use attached file to create new version of bulletin. Please remove original bulletin by same number dated 2/18/2010.
• 10167810Dec 21, 2016Body and structure. Volvo has identified the painted surface under the exterior door handles may become scratched by the handles. The corrective action is add tape under all four (4) exterior door handles per TJ 32183.
• 10167809Dec 21, 2016Body and structure. 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 Campaign S89807 on certain model year 2016 ? 2017 XC90 and S90 vehicles. Volvo has identified the painted surface under the exterior door handles may become scratched by the handles. The corrective action is add tape under all four (4) exterior door handles per TJ 32183.

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