Service bulletins for the 2017 Volvo S90
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.
542 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| SPJ31628.7.0 | 2017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. VIDA users are not able to check Operations & Packages An error message will be shown saying "Database error. Please contact System Administrator" |
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| SPJ31352.1.0 | 2017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Alternative solution when VIDA is unavailable or the Electronic Wiring Diagrams function in VIDA is unstable. Access by using the applicable URL. |
| TJ31694 | 2017-08-03. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. If the vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), please be aware that the TPMS system has changed from MY 2017 (structure week 2016 week 17).Now an Indirect TPMS system is being used (I-TPMS). The Direct TPMS system (D-TPMS) that was used in XC90 MY 2016 is no longer used in production from MY 2017. |
| TJ27536 | 2017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service |
| SMB22-206 | 2017-08-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. All new Volvo engines leave the factory filled with Castrol EDGE Professional as an integral part of their delivery of high performance. Castrol EDGE Professional?s outstanding performance has made it the oil of choice for Volvo and is the only Volvo recommended engine oil. |
| TJ19967 | 2017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Blisters/bubbles may appear on the air vent surfaces. The blistering of the material is often caused by an air freshener applied directly to the air vents. Do not attach any sort of air freshener directly on air vents. |
| TJ31535 | 2017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. If you need to perform a tuner replacement on any vehicle that is factory equipped with SiriusXM satellite radio, please follow the step by step instructions. Going through this process will ensure your customer continues to receive their satellite radio programming without any interruption of service. For SPA vehicles, the SiriusXM tuner is contained within the Infotainment Head Unit (IHU). For all other vehicles, the tuner is the Remote Digital Audio Receiver (RDAR). |
| S89808 | 2017-01-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT. 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 S89808 ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2017 S90 VEHICLES. VOLVO HAS IDENTIFIED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED WITH A RUBBER SEAL UNDER THE SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR. THE RUBBER SEAL MAY BECOME LOOSE AND WEDGED BETWEEN THE ROOF AND SUNROOF. SERVICE: THE CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TO REMOVE AND DISCARD THE RUBBER SEAL AND CLEAN OFF RESIDUAL ADHESIVE. |
| SMB17-2017 | 2017-01-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. THIS IS A SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN: THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING STEPS WHICH MAKE UP THE RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS. • VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE (TRUCK DELIVERY) • PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) • VEHICLE IN STOCK MAINTENANCE • VEHICLE DELIVERY (CUSTOMER DELIVERY) NEW CAR DELIVERY IS A CRUCIAL STEP IN THE RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS. AT THIS POINT THE BUYING EXPERIENCE TURNS INTO A LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP. IT IS THE RETAILER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE CAR AND THE EXPERIENCE ARE AS ENJOYABLE AND INFORMATIVE AS POSSIBLE. |
| TJ31955102016092 | 2016-12-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: CONDENSATION WATER, TRANSFERRED THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN HOSE, MAY LEAK INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO INCORRECT INSTALLATION DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION SHOULD OCCUR, IT MAY RESULT IN MOISTURE INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AIR CONDITIONING FUNCTIONALITY ISSUES. IF THE LEAKAGE HAS NOT BEEN DETECTED OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT SRS SYSTEMS (AIRBAG), ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ETC. IN SUCH A CASE, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE VARIOUS WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM) IDENTIFYING THAT A FAULT MAY BE PRESENT AND ALSO PROVIDING GUIDANCE ON HOW TO PROCEED. VOLVO THEREFORE CONSIDERS THIS A POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK OVER TIME. |
| TJ30925502016092 | 2016-12-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE UNEXPECTED CLIMATE REGULATION DURING DRIVING, CLIMATE SYSTEM MIGHT SUDDENLY STARTS TO BLOW HOT/COLD AIR. CCM SW NOW IMPLEMENTED 2016W38 IN PRODUCTION AND FOR SERVICE. IN CASE OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS, PERFORM CCM SW UPGRADE ACCORDING TO VIDA. CHASSIS BREAK WILL BE UPDATED WHEN AVAILABLE. |
| TJ31858102016092 | 2016-12-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: AN IMPROVED AND MORE ROBUST CCD (CENTER CONSOLE DISPLAY) HAS BEEN INTRODUCED FOR MY 2017. THE NEW DISPLAY IS MORE RESISTANT TO SURFACE SCRATCHES. THE SCREEN PROTECTION FILM IS THEREFORE NOT SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE FROM THE FACTORY FROM THE ABOVE CHASSIS BREAK POINTS. SERVICE: THE PROTECTIVE FILM IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE FROM FACTORY AFTER CHASSIS BREAK POINTS ABOVE AND MUST NOT BE CLAIMED UNDER WARRANTY. THE NEW CCD INTRODUCED FOR MY 2017 SUPERSEDES THE PREVIOUS CCD AS SPARE PART. |
| TJ20278612201609 | 2016-12-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: IT IS PROVIDED AS A GUIDE FOR PERFORMING SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED FOR PROPER SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS BY YEAR AND MODEL. |
| SMB0007120160907 | 2016-12-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. THIS IS A SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN: OCCASIONALLY, CUSTOMERS REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WHEN THE NEW CAR LIMITED WARRANTY, CPO LIMITED WARRANTY AND/OR THE VIP EXTENDED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. THESE REQUESTS MAY BE CONSIDERED IF IT WILL ENHANCE OWNER RETENTION. RETAILERS SHOULD REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS BY CONTACTING THEIR AFTERSALES MARKET MANAGER (AMM), IF THEY ARE NOT A SELF-AUTHORIZING (LEVEL “A”) RETAIL FACILITY |
| ST21720160901 | 2016-12-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SPECIAL TOOL BULLETIN: VOLVO MANDATORY SPECIAL TOOLS ARE NECESSARY FOR TECHNICIAN 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. |
| SPJ3070120160419 | 2016-12-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. THE USE OF VIDA CLASSIC OR OTHER MEASURING TOOLS IS NOT CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE WHEN SUBMITTING WARRANTY CLAIMS. |
| TJ3097120160419 | 2016-12-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL : WHEN ANY REPAIR IS MADE ON ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, MAKE SURE THAT THE VOLVO SPECIAL TOOL P/N 9512957 COOLANT FILLING EQUIPMENT IS USED, IN ORDER TO PREVENT FUTURE OVER TEMPERATURE DAMAGE ON ENGINE. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.