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.

• 10169024Oct 11, 2019Seats. This is a Technical Journal: Seat hard to push back, second row seat (7 seater) Func Group 8531 In some cars one or more of the following may appear: - Outer seat in second row is hard to move back after entrance to third row. Page 1 and 2 in attachment. - Backrest folds back too early (before seat is slide back). Page 1 - Outer seat in second row is hard to move or makes rattling noise over the rails. Page 3 - Gap…
• 10165238Aug 31, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Model year 2016 XC90s were built with a single USB port which is not capable of supporting Android Auto functionality. Should a customer request to have this functionality added to their car, it can be added at no cost to them by following the instructions under Service.
• 10165234Aug 28, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable
• 10165233Aug 28, 2019Tires. This is a Technical Journal: If the vehicle is equipped with indirect tire pressure monitoring sensors (I-TPMS) (VDN codes: PU02, PU03, PU04), and there is a warning message in the DIM about Low tire pressure and DTC BCM-C007768, follow advice under Service.
• 10165231Aug 28, 2019Body and structure. This is a Service Product Journal: Template Bumperskin Towbar Hitch, a template needs to be used to make the cut.
• 10164861Aug 23, 2019Equipment. CUSTOMER OFFER To further enhance the Volvo?s ownership experience , Volvo Cars of Canada Corp . is offering the Volvo Prepaid Maintenance ( VPM ) program . This plan is designed to enhance customer ownership experience by providing maintenance and wear coverage and will help ensure trouble free operation of their new Volvo vehicle . VPM is available for purchase on all MY2014 and later Volvo vehicles sold or…
• 10164860Aug 23, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
• 10164859Aug 21, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Addition of USB Hub and Android Auto
• 10164854Aug 14, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval - Lack of airflow causing poor cabin cooling
• 10164851Aug 12, 2019Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10164848Aug 3, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
• 10234713Jul 19, 2019Electrical system. software update available
• 10163322Jun 27, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: SPA Condensation water drops in around pedals area
• 10163315Jun 20, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Damaged throttle body due to showroom device. To protect the throttle housing when using Volvo Car Showmode kit in the specified cars, always remove the connector from the throttle housing (see picture 34206.jpg) A new software for the BRIGO device is under development to avoid this damage. Make sure that the BRIGO device always updated with the latest software.
• 10163311Jun 5, 2019Electrical system. This is a Service Managers Bulletin: Volvo Cars is constantly developing the in-car systems and the services offered to customers, so that their cars give them the best experience possible . As of May 13th, 2019, when the software in your customer's vehicle is updated via Service 2.0 or Total Upgrade (TJ 31543), the customer will have access to the functions and improvements
• 10163310Jun 5, 2019Electrical system. This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your VIDA account (from registration to eventual termination of the account), to provide you with all the functionality related to VIDA, to allow access to VIDA and to communicate updates related to VIDA.
• 10161809May 31, 2019Engine cooling, Engine. This is a Technical Journal: Ping noise from exhaust when cooling down
• 10161808May 30, 2019Tires. This is a Technical Journal: Title II-TPMS calibration after SW upgrade In the new SW, released May 2019, the picture in the Centre Display for I-TPMS is showing a "spinning wheel", while calibration is ongoing. The calibration function itself is not changed compared to previous SW versions, it is only how it is presented in the center display that has been changed.A new calibration will start automatically as soon…
• 10161786May 29, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: 12V battery message and DTC CEM-B129F96
• 10161785May 29, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Updates to the customer's software, May 2019
• 10161784May 25, 2019Fuel system, Electrical system. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 S60, V60, XC60, S80, XC90, XC70 models. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for the wire bonding inside the Low Pressure Fuel Sensor (LPS) to become damaged over time. This condition can illuminate the Check Engine Lamp in the…
• 10161783May 25, 2019Electrical system, Fuel system. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 S60, V60, XC60, S80, XC90, XC70 models. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for the wire bonding inside the Low Pressure Fuel Sensor (LPS) to become damaged over time. This condition can illuminate the Check Engine Lamp in the…
• 10161781May 21, 2019Electrical system. This is a Service Managers Bulletin: Volvo Cars is constantly developing the in-car systems and the services offered to customers, so that their cars give them the best experience possible . As of May 13th, 2019, when the software in your customer's vehicle is updated via Service 2.0 or Total Upgrade (TJ 31543), the customer will have access to the functions and improvements
• 10161780May 21, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Title Dash absorber insulation, Damp or bad smell Water seepage from sealing to Climate unit in plenum area. Add new sealing on the HWAS box (Humidity Water Air Separator) and secure assembly of the box according to attached instruction.
• 10161778May 16, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Product Journal: VIDA VOC Access and Functionality
• 10161777May 16, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Product Journal: VIDA VOC Access Functionality and Instruction
• 10161775May 16, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Service Product Journal: Unable to set SPA/CMA vehicle into programming mode - P2P
• 10161773May 14, 2019Tires, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: It may happen that after a software download, the TPMS light is flashing and DTC VDDM-U24004A, "ECU Software. System internal failures" is set. This is due to that the I-TPMS function in VDDM has not been initialized.
• 10161771May 10, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Changing DIM trip computer value
• 10161770May 10, 2019Electrical system. This is a Service Product Journal: Not possible to left click ECU's in the network image for non-spa cars
• 10161769May 8, 2019Suspension, Equipment. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, have decided to launch Service Action S79852 on certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles equipped with air suspension. Volvo has identified that the rear air spring dust cover may fall down. The corrective action is to replace the existing cable ties on both rear air spring dust covers with a steel clamp per the attached instructions.
• 10161792May 7, 2019Wheels. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10161790May 7, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: No VIDA communication with vehicle
• 10161789May 4, 2019Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance. 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 water ingress 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
• 10161788May 4, 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.
• 10234780Apr 2, 2019Fuel system. Hard to fill fuel due to frozen filler pipe
• 10158649Mar 19, 2019Suspension. 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
• 10158648Mar 9, 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.
• 10158664Mar 8, 2019Suspension. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Rear air suspension - air spring dust cover comes loose REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30517 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2015 06 26 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 7261 Cylinder ; bellows Page 1 of 5 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 30517 A.jpg 0.1709 MB TJ…
• 10158663Mar 8, 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.
• 10158661Mar 8, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Technical Journal: Rear Window Defrost will not Stay Activated. Total Upgrade should be used if there are any upgrades available. - Perform an IHU Reload
• 10155336Feb 28, 2019Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Tailgate opening by foot movement detection
• 10155346Feb 23, 2019Electrical system. This is Technical Journal: Intermittent low performance + triple ECM DTC. Do not replace any parts for these cases. A new software for the ECM (engine control module) is under development and is planned to be released Q4-2018
• 10155345Feb 23, 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.
• 10157892Feb 16, 2019Equipment. This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
• 10156265Feb 16, 2019Equipment. This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
• 10155339Feb 16, 2019Suspension. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Rear air suspension - air spring dust cover comes loose REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30517 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2015 06 26 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 7261 Cylinder ; bellows Page 1 of 5 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 30517 A.jpg 0.1709 MB TJ…
• 10157891Feb 14, 2019Wheels, Equipment. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10157890Feb 14, 2019Equipment. This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
• 10157889Feb 14, 2019Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and attached to the affected Vehicle Report. (External sources: Authority, Insurance companies, Rental companies, etc)

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