2017 Volvo XC90 Technical Service Bulletins

705 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 10167708Mar 29, 2017Air bags. This is a Technical Journal: Recall for Inflatable Curtain bolts
• 10167707Mar 28, 2017Air bags. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Group has decided to launch Recall R89714 on certain model year 2017 XC90, S90, V90CC and V90 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error in the surface treatment process, the bolts that were used to assemble the inflatable curtain (IC) airbag may not meet specifications.
• 10167706Mar 25, 2017Air bags. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Group has decided to launch Recall R89714 on certain model year 2017 XC90, S90, V90CC and V90 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error in the surface treatment process, the bolts that were used to assemble the inflatable curtain (IC) airbag may not meet specifications.
• 10167704Mar 25, 2017Air bags. This is a Technical Journal: Recall for Inflatable Curtain bolts
• 10167897Mar 24, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Technical Journal: Climate system, unusual noise from dashboard area. replace the heater core according to the attached instruction.
• 10167900Mar 23, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This is a Technical Journal: TG81-SC, harsh shift P-R R-D N-D. Due to an internal can bus data error in the TCM, harsh garage shifts may occur at P-R, R-D, N-D. New improved TCM SW is planned to be released 2017w22 in production and service. If you have a customer complaint at this time, perform a TCM reload. This will reset the values of the TCM and improve shift quality .
• 10167700Mar 23, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This is a Technical Journal: TG81-SC, harsh shift P-R R-D N-D. Due to an internal can bus data error in the TCM, harsh garage shifts may occur at P-R, R-D, N-D. New improved TCM SW is planned to be released 2017w22 in production and service. If you have a customer complaint at this time, perform a TCM reload. This will reset the values of the TCM and improve shift quality .
• 10167899Mar 22, 2017Wheels. 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.
• 10167729Mar 22, 2017Air bags. This is a Technical Journal: Recall for Inflatable Curtain bolts
• 10167728Mar 22, 2017Fuel system. This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2016 - 03 - 17 2016 - 03 - 24 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3634 Washer Page 1 of 24 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 25153 S60 MY11 - , V60 , S60 , V60CC.pdf 0.8349 MB TJ 25153 S80…
• 10167727Mar 22, 2017Wheels. This is a Technical Journal:Climate system, protective wheel caps falling off. Replace with new caps on wheel screws
• 10167726Mar 22, 2017Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Software download fails. If you receive this error message during a software download, use the Advanced Test function in the VIDA Software tab to read out the part number and serial number of the IHU. If the IHU indicates part number "0" and serial number "0000FFFFFFFF" the IHU must be replaced.
• 10167699Mar 22, 2017Wheels. 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.
• 10167723Mar 18, 2017Equipment. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Volvo Lifetime Replacement Parts & Labour Warranty GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Warranty Canada 00 342C REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2015 09 18 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 4 VOLVO LIFETIME REPLACEMENT PARTS & LABOUR WARRANTY CUSTOMER OFFER…
• 10167722Mar 18, 2017Steering. 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…
• 10167719Mar 16, 2017Air bags. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Group has decided to launch Recall R89714 on certain model year 2017 XC90, S90, V90CC and V90 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error in the surface treatment process, the bolts that were used to assemble the inflatable curtain (IC) airbag may not meet specifications.
• 10167718Mar 16, 2017Air bags. Due to a manufacturing error in the surface treatment process, the bolts that were used to assemble the inflatable curtain (IC) airbag may not meet specifications. This could result in one or more of the bolts breaking within 48 hours of installation, which in the event of a crash warranting deployment of the IC airbag, could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The correction action is for Volvo…
• 10167717Mar 14, 2017Air bags. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Group has decided to launch Recall R89714 on certain model year 2017 XC90, S90, V90CC and V90 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error in the surface treatment process, the bolts that were used to assemble the inflatable curtain (IC) airbag may not meet specifications.
• 10167716Mar 14, 2017Equipment. Drill and Drill fixtures tools used in Recall R89714
• 10167715Mar 14, 2017Air bags. Due to a manufacturing error in the surface treatment process, the bolts that were used to assemble the inflatable curtain (IC) airbag may not meet specifications. This could result in one or more of the bolts breaking within 48 hours of installation, which in the event of a crash warranting deployment of the IC airbag, could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The correction action is for Volvo…
• 10167853Mar 2, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Wiper blade replacements due to wear or a quantifiable manufacturing defect are covered under the Adjustment Coverage period for 12 months or 12,000 miles/20,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first.
• 10167852Mar 2, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Back-over prevention (rear camera)…. This is a Technical Journal: If the vehicle shows a constant BLIS warning light without any objects in the blind spot, then this could be caused by a HW problem in the Side Object Detection radar (SODL/SODR). In case of customer complaints for above symptom is confirmed, replace the SODL or SODR on the side for which the symptom is shown and download software SOD Reload.
• 10167851Mar 1, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Water may accumulate on the rear door sill. Water may come out of the lower edge of the rear doors when opening the rear doors. remove weather strip and add sealing tape
• 10167849Mar 1, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. 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…
• 10167848Mar 1, 2017Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. This is a technical Journal: SPA transport lock and unlocking. The remotes do not function while the vehicle is in Transport Mode. See transport mode instructions
• 10167697Feb 28, 2017Electrical system. MIDTRONICS PSC-550S and PSC-700 VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY information
• 10167696Feb 28, 2017Equipment. Please produce a Special Tool Bulletin using the attached draft copy.
• 10167895Feb 24, 2017Electrical 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.
• 10167894Feb 23, 2017Fuel system, Equipment. Please return stock of part numbers 31390488, 31390489, 31455693, 31455694 Draining hose to you servicing distribution center.
• 10167891Feb 15, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Water may accumulate on the rear door sill. Water may come out of the lower edge of the rear doors when opening the rear doors. remove weather strip and add sealing tape
• 10167890Feb 15, 2017Engine, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Low Battery Message, Engine Remote Start inop, flat 12V battery Service: The most recent VCM software release can cause any or all of the above symptoms. *The current solution is to install VCM repair software by following the procedure below: 1. Perform a Total Upgrade according to TJ 31543 to bring all vehicle nodes to the latest software status. The Upgrades list in VIDA should be…
• 10167889Feb 15, 2017Equipment. the infotainment system in the vehicle restarts or reboots repeatedly while driving. When this happens the CCD and the center area of the DIM will go blank for a few moments and then start back up as if the vehicle has just been started up.
• 10167888Feb 15, 2017Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: SPA IHU LOG
• 10167887Feb 15, 2017Body and structure, Electrical system. Technical Journal TITLE : The Error Frame Finder (EFF) can be an aid in fault tracing intermittent CAN network problems by providing a visible indication of error frames that are being transmitted on the network when the fault becomes active. The advantage of using the EFF function is that error frames are usually transmitted on the network before a vehicle symptom can occur.
• 10167885Feb 14, 2017Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: A new front license plate frame was introduced on MY16 XC90 2015w45. The H frame P/N (part number) 31391625 is no longer needed.Install front license plate using four (4) Wurth screws P/N 02151012. (For claiming use P/N 2151012)
• 10167883Feb 9, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Technical Journal: Title Windshield Wiper or Turn Signal messages A customer message may be displayed for Windshield Wiper or Turn Signal service even though the wipers and turn signals are working properly.Replace the lever hub and both switches,
• 10167882Feb 9, 2017Equipment. Please return stock of part number 31419660 Shell to your servicing distribution center.
• 10167881Feb 8, 2017Electrical system. Please return stock of 31414981, 31419659, 31419661, 31419662, 31419664, 31489105 Remote Control and Shell's to your servicing distribution center.
• 10167879Feb 8, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. the infotainment system in the vehicle restarts or reboots repeatedly while driving. When this happens the CCD and the center area of the DIM will go blank for a few moments and then start back up as if the vehicle has just been started up.
• 10167877Feb 8, 2017Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: SPA IHU LOG
• 10167874Feb 3, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Service Action S89807 Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign S89807 on certain model year 2016 ? 2017 XC90 and S90 vehicles. Volvo has identified the painted surface under the exterior door handles may become scratched by the handles. The corrective action is add tape under all four (4) exterior…
• 10167872Feb 3, 2017Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service Scheduling system enhancements. Improving Service Action/Recall scheduling.
• 10167871Feb 2, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. This is a quality bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign S89807 on certain model year 2016 ? 2017 XC90 and S90 vehicles. Volvo has identified the painted surface under the exterior door handles may become scratched by the handles. The corrective action is add tape under all four (4) exterior door handles per TJ 32183.
• 10167870Feb 2, 2017Suspension. 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 rough roads or over a road hump, then follow the advice under Service.
• 10167841Jan 31, 2017Tires, Wheels. 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.
• 10167840Jan 31, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: A new front license plate frame was introduced on MY16 XC90 2015w45. The H frame P/N (part number) 31391625 is no longer needed.Install front license plate using four (4) Wurth screws P/N 02151012. (For claiming use P/N 2151012)
• 10167839Jan 31, 2017Suspension. 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 rough roads or over a road hump, then follow the advice under Service.
• 10167847Jan 28, 2017Equipment, Wheels. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10167845Jan 28, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. the infotainment system in the vehicle restarts or reboots repeatedly while driving. When this happens the CCD and the center area of the DIM will go blank for a few moments and then start back up as if the vehicle has just been started up.
• 10167844Jan 28, 2017Engine, Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Low Battery Message, Engine Remote Start inop, flat 12V battery Service: The most recent VCM software release can cause any or all of the above symptoms. *The current solution is to install VCM repair software by following the procedure below: 1. Perform a Total Upgrade according to TJ 31543 to bring all vehicle nodes to the latest software status. The Upgrades list in VIDA should be…

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