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.

• 10156283Aug 7, 2018Electrical system. 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…
• 10157934Aug 4, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
• 10156282Aug 4, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
• 10148808Jul 28, 2018Engine cooling. 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.
• 10148803Jul 27, 2018Suspension. This is a Technical Journal: *Added VST Operation No. 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 roughroads or over a road hump, then follow the advice under Service. Note: Vehicles with Air suspension can be identified by the following VDN code: RI03 Service: Too high tire pressure could produce noise…
• 10149946Jul 18, 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
• 10149945Jul 18, 2018Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Floor hatch compartment, hard to open or handle too loose. Follow repair instruction.
• 10149944Jul 18, 2018Engine. 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.
• 10234653Jul 17, 2018Engine cooling. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Group has decided to launch Recall R29936 on model year 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the coolant bleeder hose (engine side) may degrade over time and crack due to heat and humidity load. This condition can create a coolant leak, and also pose a risk of coolant leaking on the catalytic converter.
• 10146425Jul 17, 2018Wheels. 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.
• 10146423Jul 13, 2018Seats. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat heater, function control. If not working check the heating grid wiring.
• 10146422Jul 13, 2018Fuel system. This is a Technical Journal: Replacement of (LPS)Low Pressure Sensor and fuel line P5. If the car is equipped with a Cooper LPS P/N 31478293/31405791, replace it with a new Sensata sensor P/N 31432653 that is included in a kit P/N 32242869 together with the appropriate feed line packed in a plastic bag. All required parts are included in the kit. Follow the instructions on how to replace the involved parts in VIDA…
• 10146420Jul 13, 2018Wheels, Tires. 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.
• 10146419Jul 12, 2018Equipment. This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Kits 33300313 and 33300315
• 10164141May 19, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
• 10164139May 19, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10164140May 16, 2018Electrical system, Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: If the preconditioning timer function in the Volvo on call app does not work, but setting the calendar function in the car and direct start of the climate settings from the app does work, please follow the advice under service. Service: Do not replace any parts or perform any fault-tracing.
• 10149959May 16, 2018Electrical system, Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
• 10149958May 16, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: If the preconditioning timer function in the Volvo on call app does not work, but setting the calendar function in the car and direct start of the climate settings from the app does work, please follow the advice under service. Service: Do not replace any parts or perform any fault-tracing.
• 10149957May 16, 2018Equipment, Electrical 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.
• 10148799May 2, 2018Engine cooling. 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 about low coolant level and in a worse case situation high engine temperature. The corrective action is to replace the coolant expansion tank bleeder hose. Service Campaign…
• 10148798May 2, 2018Engine cooling. This is a Quality Bulletin. 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.
• 10146095May 2, 2018Engine cooling. 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 about low coolant level and in a worse case situation high engine temperature. The corrective action is to replace the coolant expansion tank bleeder hose. Service Campaign…
• 10146094May 2, 2018Engine cooling. This is a Quality Bulletin. 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.
• 10148797May 1, 2018Electrical system. 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
• 10148796May 1, 2018Other or unknown. 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.
• 10148795May 1, 2018Equipment. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2014 02 06 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 0 Publications Page 1 of 3 Attachment Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year…
• 10146093May 1, 2018Brakes. 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
• 10146092May 1, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10146091May 1, 2018Equipment, Body and structure. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2014 02 06 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 0 Publications Page 1 of 3 Attachment Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year…
• 10234687Apr 26, 2018Steering. Audio switches on steering wheel, no function
• 10234729Apr 10, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. Left engine pad click sound
• 10234692Apr 4, 2018Body and structure. Rattling noise when closing front door.
• 10159088Mar 29, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
• 10159087Mar 29, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10159086Mar 29, 2018Wheels, Equipment. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
• 10159084Mar 29, 2018Equipment. Please return stock of part number 39825191 side panel to your servicing distribution center.
• 10159083Mar 29, 2018Equipment, Body and structure. Please return stock of part numbers 39849933, 39849999 fender flare to your servicing distribution center.
• 10157931Mar 29, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
• 10157930Mar 29, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10157929Mar 29, 2018Wheels, Equipment. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
• 10157907Mar 29, 2018Equipment. Please return stock of part number 39825191 side panel to your servicing distribution center.
• 10157906Mar 29, 2018Equipment. Please return stock of part numbers 39849933, 39849999 fender flare to your servicing distribution center.
• 10159082Mar 27, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
• 10159081Mar 27, 2018Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: No Internet Connection With Car Modem/"SIM Card Not Inserted" message. In order to restore the connectivity functions, the "Roaming" function must be activated in the vehicle menus.
• 10159080Mar 27, 2018Suspension, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
• 10159079Mar 27, 2018Equipment, Engine, Electrical system. 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
• 10157905Mar 27, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
• 10157904Mar 27, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: No Internet Connection With Car Modem/"SIM Card Not Inserted" message. In order to restore the connectivity functions, the "Roaming" function must be activated in the vehicle menus.
• 10157903Mar 27, 2018Electrical system, Suspension, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.

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