2018 Volvo XC90 Technical Service Bulletins

557 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10172472Feb 14, 2020Equipment. 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
• 10172469Feb 8, 2020Equipment. Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance 'FSM330' MY2013 and later. Factory Scheduled Maintenance up to the first 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) as recommended in the Volvo Warranty and Maintenance Information booklet.
• 10172468Feb 6, 2020Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Info request, loose door sealing strips. replace if needed
• 10172464Feb 1, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool
• 10171676Jan 30, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 10171688Jan 28, 2020Engine. This is a Technical Journal: 4 Cylinder VEP engine: Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 Synthetic oil.
• 10171687Jan 25, 2020Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: IHU, screech noise from sound system when ending phone call.
• 10171682Jan 9, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield Cleaning Operation Service Interval Change. Will only be performed at 20k
• 10171681Jan 8, 2020Seats. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat heater, function control. If not working check the heating grid wiring.
• 10171679Jan 8, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 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
• 10171678Jan 8, 2020Engine. 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
• 10171677Jan 3, 2020Electrical system, Engine. This is a Technical Journal: ECM-P04F000, Evap System, High Pressure Purge Line
• 10170181Dec 19, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval - Lack of airflow causing poor cabin cooling
• 10170180Dec 19, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions
• 10170175Dec 11, 2019Brakes, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Perform software upgrade.
• 10170154Dec 11, 2019Engine, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Check engine lamp and DTC - ECM P050B00
• 10170153Dec 7, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Removal of "SiriusXM Subscription has Expired" Message
• 10170152Dec 7, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: "Ghost" DTCs set: SODL-U210052 and SODR-U210052
• 10170150Dec 7, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Infotainment System Reboots while driving (blank screen).
• 10169398Nov 22, 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.
• 10169397Nov 20, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions
• 10169394Nov 19, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of…
• 10169393Nov 14, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of…
• 10169391Nov 9, 2019Electrical system. Software Installation Policy changes.
• 10169389Nov 9, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
• 10169388Nov 6, 2019Electrical 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.
• 10169387Nov 6, 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.
• 10169037Oct 22, 2019Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: ECM-P04F000, Evap System, High Pressure Purge Line
• 10169036Oct 17, 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.
• 10169032Oct 16, 2019Equipment. 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
• 10169030Oct 16, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
• 10169027Oct 16, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Journal: A whining or rattling sound may appear when revving up the engine. ( see attached sample files ). The sound may come from the balance shaft which is fitted in the oil sump area where the noise is most concentrated. A new design of the balance shaft is planned to be introduced 2018-Q2. Replace the balance shaft according the instructions in VIDA.
• 10169026Oct 15, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions
• 10234725Sep 17, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. Left engine pad click sound
• 10234659Sep 12, 2019Electrical system. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S39893 on certain model year 2017 - 2018 XC90 and 2018 XC60 and S90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) backup battery may be depleted while the vehicle is plugged in and charging the high voltage battery. This could result in a ?Volvo On Call Service…
• 10165239Aug 31, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. The customer may report that the infotainment system in the vehicle re-starts or reboots intermittently 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. The customer may also notice that the infotainment system is not responding as normal (ex.- long response time) just before this occurs.
• 10165234Aug 28, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable
• 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.
• 10164860Aug 23, 2019Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
• 10164854Aug 14, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval - Lack of airflow causing poor cabin cooling
• 10164852Aug 12, 2019Electrical system. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: High Voltage (HV) Battery Charger Tool loan Process
• 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
• 10234702Jul 8, 2019Body and structure, Engine cooling. Knocking/ Popping noise at left turn
• 10163322Jun 27, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: SPA Condensation water drops in around pedals area
• 10162987Jun 27, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: Check engine lamp and DTC - ECM P050B00
• 10162986Jun 27, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This is a Technical Journal: The noise comes from the rubber material(drive shaft bellow) which creates a certain friction and may create a noise when temperature are cold. The noise is most obvious during slow driving and turning (e.g. parking maneuvers). The noise will become less after some driving. Spray wax, Wurth PN 0893923284 , on the outer bellows
• 10163317Jun 21, 2019Engine cooling. This is a Technical Journal: ECM-P04F000, Evap System, High Pressure Purge Line
• 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.

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