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Service bulletins for the 2016 Volvo S60

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

380 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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KC-1052021-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P05EB, Diagnostic And Repair Information - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Commonly Model Years 2016 And 2017)
KC-992021-11-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure
TJ 34647 6 02021-10-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Perform a software upgrade in accordance with TJ 31543.
TJ 35978 1 02021-10-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. New Software Products (SP) have been developed to convert a Care Key to a standard key.
PB88-R89708-20162021-05-10. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Group has decided to launch Recall R89708 on certain model year 2016 - 2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60CC, V60, S60, S60CC, S60 Inscription vehicles. The affected vehicles may have not had the front passenger seatbelt buckle stud punched correctly. This may result in a separation between the buckle and the seat belt bracket. If this were to occur, it could increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant in a vehicle crash.
PB88-R10029-20212021-04-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Create PB with attached word doc.
SMB88-004-2021-02021-04-26. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedures. You MUST review and inform your staff as to the requirements for handling the returns. There are specific measures as these pretensioners are classified as hazardous materials. A Parts Bulletin with this same information has also been created to ensure your Parts Department will receive these instructions in case they will be handling the returns.
SMB88-004-2021-02021-04-26. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedures. You MUST review and inform your staff as to the requirements for handling the returns. There are specific measures as these pretensioners are classified as hazardous materials. A Parts Bulletin with this same information has also been created to ensure your Parts Department will receive these instructions in case they will be handling the returns.
TJ35507.5.0-20212021-03-15. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing
TJ35507.4.0-20212021-03-15. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing
SMB00-288-2021-02021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performance expectations and parameters and assisting retailers in focusing on individual processes and procedures, all retailers are provided with adequate tools to help achieve the ultimate goal of qualifying for self-authorization status.
TJ28979.3.0-20202020-11-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus Connect, Internet browser limitations. Do not attempt to repair.
ST-001-2020-09-12020-10-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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.
SMB00-006-2020-02020-09-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
TJ35507.2.0-20202020-07-20. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing
SMB00-013-2020-02020-07-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information
SMB00-006-2020-02020-04-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
TJ34521.3.0-20202020-04-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES. This is a Technical Journal: Title Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp
TJ31216.6.0-20202020-04-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VOLVO CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E : Low oil level message in Driver Information Module ( DIM ) REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 31216 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2016 - 04 - 13 2016 - 04 - 21 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 2200 Lubricating and oil system Page 1 of 10 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 31216 . pdf 3.6904 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 1XX 26 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 201346 - 201604 1XX 40 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 201346 - 201604 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description AZ Lubrication and oil system / Excessive oil consumption BU Lubrication and oil system / Incorrect fluid level 7G Text window and warning symbol / Yellow symbol and text message EA Text window and warning symbol / Red symbol and text message VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 98623 - 2 Pistons replace acc . to TJ31216 ? Right first time in Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . © 2016 VOLVO CAR USA , LLC Technical Journal 31216 DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Text DESCRIPTION : If an engine still has a high level of oil consumption despite following TJ30087 , follow the actions described under SERVICE . SERVICE : From engine serial number : 1501327 , engines have been modified from engine factory . For service : Change to new pistons + piston rings according the attached service method . VEHICLE REPORT : Yes , please submit a Vehicle Report if the service solution described in this TJ has no effect . Use concern area ? Vehicle Report ? and sub concern area ? Support not needed ? , use function group 2200 . To view TJ attachment continue to next page . This TJ has one attachment . Page 2 of 10 201
TJ34676.2.0-20202020-03-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: DTC CEM-U030141 with no customer symptom
TJ34588.4.0-20202020-03-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61
SMB00-321-2020-02020-03-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
SJ1000167-2020-02020-03-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool
TJ34740.1.3-20202020-02-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: 4 Cylinder VEP engine: Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 Synthetic oil.
SMB22-005-2020-02020-02-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Engine Petrol (VEP4 2.0L) Oil Viscosity Requirement

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.