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.

• 10182731Oct 10, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. 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…
• 10182708Oct 8, 2020Engine, Equipment. This is a technical Journal:If the vehicle has a click sound from the left engine pad, follow the advice under "Service". Make sure that the sound is coming from the engine pad, NOT from the drive shaft. Remove the left engine pad and split by removing the small screw. Lubricate with graphite grease (PN 1161851) on points as in attachment. Torque for small screw is 8 nm.
• 10182705Oct 1, 2020Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation - broken guide pin. Replace broken guide pin
• 10182704Oct 1, 2020Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: 12V battery message and DTC CEM-B129F96
• 10181043Sep 23, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Infotainment System Reboots Repeatedly after Software Download
• 10181041Sep 18, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 10179685Aug 28, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: 12V battery message and DTC CEM-B129F96
• 10179681Aug 5, 2020Electrical system. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
• 10178511Jul 17, 2020Seat belts. This is a Technical Journal: Seat belt front, may not retract fully
• 10178510Jul 17, 2020Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: D-TPMS, Service required and DTC's
• 10178505Jul 14, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Technical Journal: Panoramic sunroof, roller blind hanging loose
• 10213882Jun 23, 2020Other or unknown, Electrical system. Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
• 10177389Jun 20, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing
• 10177388Jun 17, 2020Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval for VCM Replacement
• 10177384Jun 6, 2020Engine, Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Prior Approval for VCM Replacement
• 10175250Apr 25, 2020Engine. This is a Technical Journal: Ping noise from exhaust when cooling down
• 10175249Apr 25, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Technical Journal: If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the rattling noise comes from the roller blind, similar to the noise in the attached file, replace the roller blind according to VIDA.
• 10173760Mar 31, 2020Electrical system. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
• 10172472Feb 14, 2020Equipment. 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
• 10172469Feb 8, 2020Equipment. Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance 'FSM330' MY2013 and later. Factory Scheduled Maintenance up to the first 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) as recommended in the Volvo Warranty and Maintenance Information booklet.
• 10172464Feb 1, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool
• 10171676Jan 30, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 10171688Jan 28, 2020Engine. This is a Technical Journal: 4 Cylinder VEP engine: Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 Synthetic oil.
• 10171687Jan 25, 2020Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: IHU, screech noise from sound system when ending phone call.
• 10171686Jan 24, 2020Equipment. Jason Guidi Manager - Warranty , Regulatory & Compliance November 23 , 2015 To : All U.S . and Canadian Volvo Retailers Subject : XC90 Courtesy Upgrade C10006 Volvo Cars of North America , LLC . ( Volvo ) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation , has decided to launch a Courtesy Upgrade on certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles . Courtesy Upgrade C10006 includes the following updates that will provide our customers with…
• 10171685Jan 24, 2020Equipment. Jason Guidi Manager - Warranty , Regulatory & Compliance November 23 , 2015 To : All U.S . and Canadian Volvo Retailers Subject : XC90 Courtesy Upgrade C10006 Volvo Cars of North America , LLC . ( Volvo ) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation , has decided to launch a Courtesy Upgrade on certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles . Courtesy Upgrade C10006 includes the following updates that will provide our customers with…
• 10171683Jan 15, 2020Equipment, Steering. 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.
• 10171682Jan 9, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield Cleaning Operation Service Interval Change. Will only be performed at 20k
• 10171681Jan 8, 2020Seats. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat heater, function control. If not working check the heating grid wiring.
• 10171679Jan 8, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 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
• 10171678Jan 8, 2020Engine. 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
• 10170181Dec 19, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval - Lack of airflow causing poor cabin cooling
• 10170180Dec 19, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions
• 10170175Dec 11, 2019Brakes, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Perform software upgrade.
• 10170153Dec 7, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Removal of "SiriusXM Subscription has Expired" Message
• 10170152Dec 7, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: "Ghost" DTCs set: SODL-U210052 and SODR-U210052
• 10169398Nov 22, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: The voice control system on the above referenced models is continuously being improved. At PDS and when attempting to diagnose a customer concern regarding voice controls not working or responding properly, make sure the vehicle has the latest voice control database installed.
• 10169397Nov 20, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions
• 10169394Nov 19, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of…
• 10169393Nov 14, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of…
• 10169391Nov 9, 2019Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10169390Nov 9, 2019Electrical system. Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order.
• 10169389Nov 9, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
• 10169388Nov 6, 2019Electrical 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.
• 10169387Nov 6, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: The voice control system on the above referenced models is continuously being improved. At PDS and when attempting to diagnose a customer concern regarding voice controls not working or responding properly, make sure the vehicle has the latest voice control database installed.
• 10169036Oct 17, 2019Equipment. 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.
• 10169032Oct 16, 2019Equipment. 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
• 10169030Oct 16, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
• 10169027Oct 16, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Journal: A whining or rattling sound may appear when revving up the engine. ( see attached sample files ). The sound may come from the balance shaft which is fitted in the oil sump area where the noise is most concentrated. A new design of the balance shaft is planned to be introduced 2018-Q2. Replace the balance shaft according the instructions in VIDA.
• 10169026Oct 15, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions

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