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.

• 10156264Feb 14, 2019Wheels, Equipment. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10156263Feb 14, 2019Equipment. This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
• 10156262Feb 14, 2019Equipment. 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)
• 10157865Feb 13, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
• 10156258Feb 13, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
• 10157864Feb 9, 2019Engine, Engine cooling, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
• 10156257Feb 9, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
• 10234715Feb 4, 2019Electrical system. SPA Hybrid Irregular electrical distance to empty after Software upgrade
• 10155194Jan 25, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Loss of rear door locks / window functions
• 10155193Jan 24, 2019Electrical system. this 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
• 10155191Jan 24, 2019Electrical system, Suspension. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
• 10155167Jan 5, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Ghost DTC set, VCM-B15F855, CEM-B158151
• 10155163Jan 3, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: 12V battery message and DTC CEM-B129F96
• 10159061Dec 21, 2018Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: SPA Brake noise For the purpose of correct fault tracing of the brake noise, the attached guideline has been developed, as an overview of the brake noise and indicates possible faults/solutions.
• 10159060Dec 21, 2018Suspension, Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
• 10157871Dec 21, 2018Brakes, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: SPA Brake noise
• 10157870Dec 21, 2018Electrical system, Suspension, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
• 10156244Dec 21, 2018Brakes, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: SPA Brake noise
• 10156243Dec 21, 2018Electrical system, Equipment, Suspension. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
• 10159059Dec 20, 2018Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Wind noise, front and/or rear door area
• 10157869Dec 20, 2018Body and structure, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Wind noise, front and/or rear door area
• 10156242Dec 20, 2018Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Wind noise, front and/or rear door area
• 10159056Dec 14, 2018Equipment, Seat belts. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
• 10157726Dec 14, 2018Seat belts, Equipment. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
• 10156239Dec 14, 2018Equipment, Seat belts. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
• 10157856Dec 5, 2018Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: No VIDA communication with vehicle
• 10156249Dec 5, 2018Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: No VIDA communication with vehicle
• 10155362Nov 30, 2018Engine, Electrical 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.
• 10155352Nov 6, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Performing a Total Upgrade, Service 2.0 or PDS Upgrade after the 2018 week 40 software release, will reset the sound settings back to default settings on the MY 2016 - 2018 vehicles listed above. The new software packages contain updated IHU software that will reset all customer sound settings such as treble, bass, balance and equalizer settings which will go back to default settings…
• 10155349Nov 3, 2018Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Addition of USB Hub and Android Auto
• 10234662Oct 12, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. To further enhance the customer?s Volvo ownership experience, Volvo Car USA, LLC offers the MY 2013 and later Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance Program. Model Year 2013 and later vehicles, the service intervals are every 10,000 miles and ALL 2013 and later vehicles must use synthetic oil only.
• 10234679Oct 8, 2018Equipment. Infotainment System Reboots while driving (blank screen)
• 10234767Sep 26, 2018Electrical system. Drive-E: Low oil level message in Driver Information Module (DIM)
• 10234656Sep 24, 2018Engine cooling. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign S29846 on certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that engine coolant may leak due to an insufficient quick connector in the coolant expansion tank bleeder hose. Should this condition occur, a message in the Driver Information Module (DIM) will appear informing the driver…
• 10234734Sep 18, 2018Equipment. Floor hatch compartment, hard to open or handle too loose
• 10234716Sep 18, 2018Electrical system. SPA Hybrid Irregular electrical distance to empty after Software upgrade
• 10234711Sep 18, 2018Equipment. SiriusXM Radio inop or No Sound on SAT Source
• 10157913Aug 30, 2018Equipment. Please return stock of Heaters 32206448, 32206450 to your servicing distribution center.
• 10156279Aug 30, 2018Equipment. Please return stock of Heaters 32206448, 32206450 to your servicing distribution center.
• 10157910Aug 24, 2018Equipment, Seat belts. This is a Technical Journal: If the front seat belt catch makes noise when moving against the seat upholstery, follow instruction under Service. Add adhesive tape.
• 10156276Aug 24, 2018Seat belts. This is a Technical Journal: If the front seat belt catch makes noise when moving against the seat upholstery, follow instruction under Service. Add adhesive tape.
• 10157943Aug 22, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Unwanted call(s) come in through VOC system. If the above symptom(s) should occur, please perform a Total Upgrade
• 10157941Aug 22, 2018Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
• 10156291Aug 22, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Unwanted call(s) come in through VOC system. If the above symptom(s) should occur, please perform a Total Upgrade
• 10156289Aug 22, 2018Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
• 10157940Aug 18, 2018Equipment, Wheels. Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
• 10156288Aug 18, 2018Equipment, Tires, Wheels. Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
• 10157936Aug 7, 2018Tires, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: we find with automobiles. Radial force variation ( RFV ) is a condition where excessive run out will create the same symptom as an unbalanced tire. Tire balancing should be checked and corrected as needed but is not always the solution. Road Force balancing detects assembly run out measured under load simulating real world driving conditions and will provide a solution to match mount…
• 10157935Aug 7, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Parts Bulletin: 12 Volt support batteries, part number 30659531 must be maintained 9 months from the month of manufacture and every 9 months thereafter.To maintain the battery, connect the battery to an appropriate 12V battery charger. Please follow all precautions that apply when charging a larger main lead-acid battery. The battery will self-discharge over time and if allowed to be left at a…
• 10156284Aug 7, 2018Tires. This is a Technical Journal: we find with automobiles. Radial force variation ( RFV ) is a condition where excessive run out will create the same symptom as an unbalanced tire. Tire balancing should be checked and corrected as needed but is not always the solution. Road Force balancing detects assembly run out measured under load simulating real world driving conditions and will provide a solution to match mount…

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