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.

• 10157902Mar 27, 2018Equipment. 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
• 10159078Mar 24, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10157901Mar 24, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10157899Mar 20, 2018Equipment. Please return stock of part number 31686821 bleeder hose to your servicing distribution center.
• 10157898Mar 20, 2018Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
• 10156272Mar 20, 2018Equipment. Please return stock of part number 31686821 bleeder hose to your servicing distribution center.
• 10156271Mar 20, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
• 10159076Mar 13, 2018Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: Squealing noise from rear brakes at low speed. If squealing noise occur from rear brakes 17" at low speed, follow advice under service. If symptom is confirmed, follow advice in VIDA regarding greasing method when changing the brake pads.
• 10159070Mar 13, 2018Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: DTC IHU-B156C8F sets incorrectly. For the cars in the header this DTC can be ignored as it doesn't affect any of the functions in the car. Do not perform any fault tracing or component replacement due to this DTC if there is no related customer symptom.
• 10157886Mar 13, 2018Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: Squealing noise from rear brakes at low speed. If squealing noise occur from rear brakes 17" at low speed, follow advice under service. If symptom is confirmed, follow advice in VIDA regarding greasing method when changing the brake pads.
• 10157880Mar 13, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: DTC IHU-B156C8F sets incorrectly. For the cars in the header this DTC can be ignored as it doesn't affect any of the functions in the car. Do not perform any fault tracing or component replacement due to this DTC if there is no related customer symptom.
• 10159067Mar 9, 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.
• 10159066Mar 9, 2018Equipment, Electrical system, Suspension. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
• 10157877Mar 9, 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.
• 10157876Mar 9, 2018Suspension, Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
• 10159065Mar 7, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
• 10159064Mar 7, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10157875Mar 7, 2018Equipment. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
• 10157874Mar 7, 2018Equipment. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10159063Mar 2, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Service Product Journal: Software Purchase Failed - General error occured - VDS / SPA / CMA cars. Download software fix
• 10159062Mar 2, 2018Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable
• 10157873Mar 2, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Service Product Journal: Software Purchase Failed - General error occured - VDS / SPA / CMA cars. Download software fix
• 10157872Mar 2, 2018Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable
• 10234765Feb 21, 2018Brakes, Fuel system. Fresh air hose loose from air filter housing
• 10234742Feb 21, 2018Suspension. Front Air Suspension, knock/rattle/clatter noise
• 10234779Feb 14, 2018Brakes, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Squealing noise from rear brakes at low speed
• 10234728Feb 14, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. Left engine pad click sound
• 10234761Feb 5, 2018Brakes, Lane departure, Exterior lighting. 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.
• 10128145Dec 4, 2017Equipment, Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: Brake vibrations due to lockable wheel screws
• 10128144Dec 4, 2017Tires. 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.
• 10128143Dec 4, 2017Equipment. 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
• 10128142Dec 1, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. DIM = Driver's Information Module On May 8th, 2017 new DIM software was released that contained a graphic system check of the vehicle's Intellisafe systems. This graphic was removed from the software on May 12, 2017 due to some inaccuracies.
• 10146445Nov 23, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable
• 10146442Nov 22, 2017Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Infotainment system switches to FM radio source at random
• 10157921Nov 20, 2017Tires. 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.
• 10156300Nov 20, 2017Tires. 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.
• 10146185Nov 20, 2017Tires. 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.
• 10146178Nov 20, 2017Tires. 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.
• 10157916Nov 17, 2017Equipment, Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: * If squealing noise occurs from front brakes on cars built before chassis number 040328, then Replace front discs according to VIDA, the new brake discs have changed metal composition in order to reduce squealing noise. Also replace front brake pads if vehicle is built before 15w19, or after 15w20 if the brake pads are worn down or there has been a previous attempt to grease or chamfer…
• 10156295Nov 17, 2017Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: * If squealing noise occurs from front brakes on cars built before chassis number 040328, then Replace front discs according to VIDA, the new brake discs have changed metal composition in order to reduce squealing noise. Also replace front brake pads if vehicle is built before 15w19, or after 15w20 if the brake pads are worn down or there has been a previous attempt to grease or chamfer…
• 10146180Nov 17, 2017Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: * If squealing noise occurs from front brakes on cars built before chassis number 040328, then Replace front discs according to VIDA, the new brake discs have changed metal composition in order to reduce squealing noise. Also replace front brake pads if vehicle is built before 15w19, or after 15w20 if the brake pads are worn down or there has been a previous attempt to grease or chamfer…
• 10146173Nov 17, 2017Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: * If squealing noise occurs from front brakes on cars built before chassis number 040328, then Replace front discs according to VIDA, the new brake discs have changed metal composition in order to reduce squealing noise. Also replace front brake pads if vehicle is built before 15w19, or after 15w20 if the brake pads are worn down or there has been a previous attempt to grease or chamfer…
• 10146437Nov 8, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: This TJ is released to highlight the importance of not storing the remote control key close to objects that may shield radio communication between the remote control key and the car or could cause interference with they key signals..
• 10146107Nov 8, 2017Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: This TJ is released to highlight the importance of not storing the remote control key close to objects that may shield radio communication between the remote control key and the car or could cause interference with they key signals..
• 10146436Nov 7, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, XC70 & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design.
• 10146106Nov 7, 2017Electrical system, Engine. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, XC70 & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design.
• 10146433Nov 4, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, XC70 & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design.
• 10146432Nov 4, 2017Equipment. Please return stock of 31659854 charger to your servicing distribution center.
• 10146431Nov 4, 2017Electrical system. MIDTRONICS PSC-550S and PSC-700 VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY information
• 10146103Nov 4, 2017Equipment. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, XC70 & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design.

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