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Service bulletins for the 2012 Volvo S80

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.

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

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TJ27536.21.1-2024-08-072024-09-19. Other. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
26745.13.142024-01-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
KC-1452022-09-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.
Service Manager2022-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Service Manager2022-06-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
KC-992021-11-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure
TJ29012.6.0-20202020-11-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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 Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2012 - 2015 0151101 - 0182120 201120 - 201402 136 2012 - 2015 0118101 - 0191314 201120 - 201402 156 2014 - 2015 0500127 - 0755266 201320 - 201416 542 2012 - 2013 0123001 - 0144301 201146 - 201325 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description L9 Instrument panel / dashboard / Loose , poor fit , warped , wrinkled N2 Instrument panel / dashboard / Blistered / bubbled / peeled VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 88107 - 2 Dashboard replace . ? 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 . © 2015 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Technical Journal 29012 DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Rows beginning with * are modified Note ! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal , first check for the latest online version . Text DESCRIPTION : Leather on dashboard may come loose on small areas . PRODUCT MODIFICATION : The amount of glue used for fastening the leather has been increased and * finetuned . Process has been optimized and more measurements introduced . MATERIAL RETURN : Material for analysis can be requested in Vehicle Report . In other cases , follow normal routines . Vehicle Report : When submitting a Vehicle Report for a condition described in this TJ , use concern area ? Vehicle Report and sub concern area ? Support Not Needed ? with function group 8811 . Service : I
TJ26753.4.0-20202020-11-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS. This is a Technical Journal: It has been noticed on requested materials that PAS sensors are analyzed without finding any fault on the parts. As a help to the troubleshooting on parking assistance system, we have developed some points of possible actions in case of problems. False detection may be caused by various reason explained in this Technical Journal.
SMB00-006-2020-02020-09-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
SMB31-001-2020-02020-08-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman
SMB31-001-2020-02020-08-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Lithium-ion Hybrid Battery Packs shipping and handling to Volvo Reman
TJ26745.13.5-2022020-07-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order.
SMB00-006-2020-02020-04-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
TJ31946.1.2-20192019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL 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 swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
TJ31946.1.1-20192019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL 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 swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
SMB00-006-2019-12019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Software Installation Policy changes.
TJ26745.13.1-2012019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order.
TJ31543.9.0-20192019-12-16. Service bulletin. 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.
SMB00-006-2017-02019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB00-071-2017-02019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
SPJ32587.2.0-2012019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Product Journal: VIDA will not support Windows 8.1 after June 30th 2017
TJ32564.1.1-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Replacing CEM or Recommunicating with a 'sleeping' vehicle
TJ31543.4.3-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. 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.
TJ20402.3.4-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. 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. Hence, if the fault is very intermittent in nature, it may be possible, for example, to induce the wiring fault for a short duration by manipulating the vehicle harnesses and connectors. The electrical fault will occur and be detected by the EFF without ever having a vehicle symptom appear. The instructions for setting up the tool have been simplified.
TJ26188.1.10-2012019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Journal TITLE : Prior Approval for RDAR Replacement ( Satellite Radio Tuner ) , Battery Drain REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States TJ 26188 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2012 09 06 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3920 Radio , complete Page 1 of 12 Attachment File Name File Size Checking_Standby_Current.pdf 0.0817 MB P1_wiring.pdf 0.0328 MB RDAR_Connections.png 0.5945 MB P3_wiring.pdf 0.0358 MB Sirius_ID.PNG 0.2888 MB RDAR_DTC.PNG 0.0278 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2008 - 2012 - 0 - 0 134 2011 - 2012 - 0 - 0 136 2008 - 2012 - 0 - 0 156 2010 - 2012 - 0 - 0 275 2008 - 2012 - 0 - 0 533 2008 - 2012 - 0 - 0 542 2008 - 2012 - 0 - 0 544 2008 - 2012 - 0 - 0 545 2008 - 2012 - 0 - 0 ? Fixed Right ? First 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 . © 2012 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Technical Journal 26188 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description LM Battery / Dead battery LN Battery / Weak or low electrical power FC Audio other / Other audio problems DP Radio / Does not work 2P Satellite radio / Does not work DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Text RDAR = Remote Digital Audio Receiver ( Satellite radio tuner ) This TJ replaces TJ25950 and previous versions of TJ26188 . With this TJ , Volvo Cars of North America ( VCNA ) is continueing its prior approval process for RDAR replacement claims submitted on the vehicles listed in the above header . Starting with repair order dates on or after April 25th , 2012 , the Prior Approval Department must be contacted for authorization codes for the following part numbers . The technician should use the Prior 2 Approval application on VRC . - - 31346363 ( P3 ) - - 31346356 & 31346500 ( S40 , V50 , C70 & XC90 ) - - 31346

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