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.

• 10127339Jul 15, 2016Equipment. This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. VIDA will run slow after some time. VIDA might freeze. Certain operations might stop working. In order to release stored session memory, restart VIDA as needed throughout the day in order to minimize the risk to experience above symptoms.
• 10127336Jul 14, 2016Electrical system. This document is a Technical Journal: Battery Control Switch module BCSM. Component failure. Internal fault": This DTC is most likely set due to that at one or more occasions the main battery terminal(s) has been disconnected/reconnected and a voltage spike has triggered the code. If Central Electronic Module (CEM) DTC - B129F96 is permanently set, follow the instructions in this TJ and in VIDA
• 10127335Jul 14, 2016Brakes. This document 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…
• 10127332Jul 7, 2016Equipment. This document is a Technical Journal: In the event of a damaged floor harness, Instead of replacing terminals, a floor harness can be repaired according to the method in VIDA under Bulletins/ Product fix/Special tools Bulletins/3 Electrical/ 371 Cables.
• 10127331Jul 6, 2016Equipment. This document is a Technical Journal: ASDM = Active Safety Domain Master To prevent unnecessary replacements of ASDM and as a troubleshooting aid for the Intellisafe system, please follow the advice in Technical Journal
• 10127330Jul 1, 2016Electrical system. This document is a Technical Journal: Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
• 10110173Jun 28, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This TJ is only valid for SPA cars equipped with a CD player (also referred to as ODP or Optical Disc Player). If there is a problem loading software to a car equipped with a CD player, follow the instructions in TJ 31360
• 10110171Jun 28, 2016Brakes. 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 rear brake pads according to…
• 10110170Jun 28, 2016Equipment. In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
• 10110169Jun 27, 2016Electrical system. A new feature will be available in VIDA version 16.4 where by users will be automatically informed when their passwords are about to expire. The pop-up window example, in the attachment, will be shown 14 days prior to the expiraton date. When this occurs, please change the password as soon as possible, in order to prevent from being locked out.
• 10110168Jun 27, 2016Electrical system. Below error message may be shown in VIDA when selecting the Software tab in VIDA. With this message, it will not be possible to purchase Software Products. "124 - Client ID is not registered"
• 10110167Jun 27, 2016Electrical system. VIDA users are not able to check Operations & Packages An error message will be shown saying "Database error. Please contact System Administrator"
• 10110166Jun 23, 2016Electrical system. Alternative solution when VIDA is unavailable or the Electronic Wiring Diagrams function in VIDA is unstable. Access by using the applicable URL.
• 10110165Jun 22, 2016Suspension, Equipment. 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.
• 10110164Jun 22, 2016Equipment. *No Description
• 10110163Jun 22, 2016Body and structure. If a front door deco panel is replaced, it may be hard to mount the new one on the door panel. If the steel clips on the new deco panel are black, remove the steel clip It will sit tight with the remaining clips. The hole will be adjusted in production to align better with the clip. (The metal colored, old type of clips has less precision and therefore fits in the hole.)
• 10110159Jun 17, 2016Equipment. The Volvo Technical Helpdesk (THD) is a central contact point available to authorized Volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. If for some reason our technical experts cannot solve an issue directly, it will be escalated appropriately for further in-depth assistance to your local Field Technical specialist (FTS).
• 10110157Jun 16, 2016Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This software prevents the auto-close function from activating when the sunroof switch is pushed upward while the glass is in an open position. Follow the below Technician Instructions for Recall R89702, Panoramic Sun Roof Switch SW.
• 10110156Jun 15, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. This software prevents the auto-close function from activating when the sunroof switch is pushed upward while the glass is in an open position. Follow the below Technician Instructions for Recall R89702, Panoramic Sun Roof Switch SW.
• 10110152Jun 15, 2016Suspension, Equipment. 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.
• 10110151Jun 15, 2016Electrical system. Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
• 10110148Jun 15, 2016Electrical system. To ensure a smooth download check that the battery State Of Charge (SoC) value is at least 70%. This value can be read out with VIDA under Central Electronic Module (CEM) parameters.
• 10110147Jun 14, 2016Engine. All new Volvo engines leave the factory filled with Castrol EDGE Professional as an integral part of their delivery of high performance. Castrol EDGE Professional?s outstanding performance has made it the oil of choice for Volvo and is the only Volvo recommended engine oil.
• 10110145Jun 3, 2016Equipment. Blisters/bubbles may appear on the air vent surfaces. The blistering of the material is often caused by an air freshener applied directly to the air vents. Do not attach any sort of air freshener directly on air vents.
• 10110144Jun 3, 2016Equipment. If you need to perform a tuner replacement on any vehicle that is factory equipped with SiriusXM satellite radio, please follow the step by step instructions. Going through this process will ensure your customer continues to receive their satellite radio programming without any interruption of service. For SPA vehicles, the SiriusXM tuner is contained within the Infotainment Head Unit (IHU). For all other vehicles…
• 10120959May 27, 2016Brakes, Back-over prevention (rear camera). 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 rear brake pads according to…
• 10120956May 25, 2016Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure. If the rear Parking Assistance System (PAS) is not working and there is a message in DIM about ?Parking Assistance System service required? displayed in DIM, then it is possible that there is wateringress into rear park assist sensors and connectors caused by splices in the rear cable harness. If the sensors and connectors have water ingress then follow method in VIDA
• 10120950May 19, 2016Electrical system. This software prevents the auto-close function from activating when the sunroof switch is pushed upward while the glass is in an open position. Follow the below Technician Instructions for Recall R89702, Panoramic Sun Roof Switch SW.
• 10120948May 18, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. This software prevents the auto-close function from activating when the sunroof switch is pushed upward while the glass is in an open position. Follow the below Technician Instructions for Recall R89702, Panoramic Sun Roof Switch SW.
• 10110217May 17, 2016Body and structure. 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.
• 10110216May 16, 2016Electrical system. If Alarm Service Required message is shown in the DIM and DTC CEM-U132A96 is present, follow advice under Service. Perform Total Upgrade XC90 (Software Product 31483292). If the DTC returns with the latest SW, replace the BBS (Battery Backed Sounder).
• 10110215May 16, 2016Seats. 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.
• 10110213May 16, 2016Electrical system. Low Battery message displayed in the DIM (Driver Information Module).
• 10110212May 16, 2016Equipment. There has been an increasing amount of reports where users state that its not possible to perform a vehicle readout when pressing ?Connect? There will be an error message asking the user if they wants to retry after an error message saying ?Error occurred during complete read out for VIN ?This error message is generic and could be caused by other problems
• 10110211May 13, 2016Electrical system. This docuement is a Technical Journal: The infotainment system in the vehicle re-starts 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.
• 10110210May 12, 2016Electrical system. This document is a Technical Journal: If the ?Hybrid System Failure? message is shown in DIM ,with DTC IEM-P0A1B47 or IEM-P0A1B62, follow procedure under SERVICE.
• 10110209May 12, 2016Steering. This document is a Techncial Journal: If heavy shudder occurs directly after turning 90 degrees from a standstill, then follow advice under service.
• 10110207May 10, 2016Electrical system. This document is a Technical Journal: This software prevents the auto-close function from activating when the sunroof switch is pushed upward while the glass is in an open position. Follow the below Technician Instructions for Recall R89702, Panoramic Sun Roof Switch SW.
• 10087143Apr 22, 2016Equipment. This is a special tool : newsletter 69
• 10087142Apr 22, 2016Tires. This is a special tool : suitable for all vehicle models equipped with tpms (tire pressure monitor system). The tool automatically tests schraeder and continental tpms sensor.
• 10205675Apr 21, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. XC90 T8 DTC IEM-P0A1B47
• 10087109Apr 21, 2016Engine. This is a technical journal : if an engine still has a high level of oil consumption despite following tj30087, follow the actions described under service.
• 10087108Apr 21, 2016Electrical system, Engine. This is a technical journal : for a no crank, no start condition where the obc (on board charger) is not responding in vida (obc_not_responding.jpg), and there are no related dtcs, follow procedure under service.
• 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.
• 10087103Apr 19, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This is a technical journal : beginning november 23rd 2015, the xc90 courtesy upgrade (qbc-10006) must be performed on all vehicles prior to structure week 2015w46 before downloading any other software, including pre delivery service software, and including map data loaded via usb.
• 10205676Apr 18, 2016Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). XC90 Sunroof Cassette rear leak
• 10087102Apr 18, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This is a technical journal : if customer complaints of water leakage, and the diagnose shows that it is coming from the rear sunroof cassette, please follow advice under service.
• 10205672Apr 12, 2016Air bags. Check Engine light is on, ECM-P017100
• 10086985Apr 12, 2016Electrical system, Engine. This is a technical journal : * vstg op no. Added. * text added under service. “vstg op no. See attachment” * engine variant added ecm=engine control module vida= vehicle information and diagnostics for aftersales vstg= volvo standard time guide if the “check engine” indicator is on and dtc ecm-p017100 is posted, please follow advice under service.

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