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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

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

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SMB00-006C-2018-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
TJ33533-1-0-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: Petrol engine & misfire codes. Do NOT replace any parts for this issue. A revised software solution for the ECM (Engine Control Module) is under development for this issue. This TJ will be updated as soon as solution is available
TJ33285-3-0-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: DTC IHU-B156C8F sets incorrectly. For the cars in the header this DTC can be ignored as it doesn't affect any of the functions in the car. Do not perform any fault tracing or component replacement due to this DTC if there is no related customer symptom.
TJ31543-4-5-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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.
SPJ33554-1-0-2012019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Service Product Journal: Software Purchase Failed - General error occured - VDS / SPA / CMA cars. Download software fix
TJ33533-3-0-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: Petrol engine & misfire codes. Do NOT replace any parts for this issue. A revised software solution for the ECM (Engine Control Module) is under development for this issue. This TJ will be updated as soon as solution is available
TJ33646-1-3-20182019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: SiriusXM Travel Link service cannot be activated
TJ34013-1-2-20182019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
SMB00-006C-2018-2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
TJ33031-4-2-20192019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: If remote control key is not detected by the car and shows message in DIM "Car key not found" or if functions such as lock/unlock are not working, please follow advice for detecting key
TJ33533-3-0-20182019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: Petrol engine & misfire codes. Do NOT replace any parts for this issue. A revised software solution for the ECM (Engine Control Module) is under development for this issue. This TJ will be updated as soon as solution is available
TJ34141.1.0-20182019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: Performing a Total Upgrade, Service 2.0 or PDS Upgrade after the 2018 week 40 software release, will reset the sound settings back to default settings on the MY 2016 - 2018 vehicles listed above. The new software packages contain updated IHU software that will reset all customer sound settings such as treble, bass, balance and equalizer settings which will go back to default settings after the upgrade. For reference, please see attached example picture “Sound.jpg”. This applies to ALL driver profiles saved in the IHU. The VIDA IHU Diagnostic Sequences for Enabling the “Export profile to USB” menu will function after this upgrade.
TJ33389-2-02018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: If the preconditioning timer function in the Volvo on call app does not work, but setting the calendar function in the car and direct start of the climate settings from the app does work, please follow the advice under service. Service: Do not replace any parts or perform any fault-tracing. The fix will be in the Software upgrade package at the dates stated below: *- 2018 week 19 there is a software release for XC90, S90, V90 built from and including structure week 201746. *- 2018 week 22 there is a software release where the fix is included for the XC40, new XC60, XC90, S90, V90 built before structure week 201746. * Please perform a Total Upgrade in accordance with TJ 31543.
TJ31543-4-62018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.
TJ33686-1-02018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: Battery Energy Control Module (BECM), Cell balancing DTCs If Check engine light is on and balancing Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is set in the BECM, follow advice under "Service". Service: Revised BECM SW has been released. Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543.
TJ33723-1-02018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: ERAD Clutch DTCs, Signal Compare Failure DTCs and/or Watchdog Revised IEM software has been released. Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543. Test the car and check if any of the above DTCs return. If any DTC returns repair the car according VIDA and/or TJ33557 as necessary.
SPJ331432018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Service Product Journal: Windows 7: Unable to open Wiring diagrams Windows 10: VIDA will crash when trying to open wiring diagram Final Solution: The only solution that we are aware of is to uninstall Adobe SVG viewer. Instructions below: Windows7/Windows 10: 1. Close VIDA. 2. Go into the Control Panel 3. Go into Program and Features - Uninstall program 4. Locate "Adobe SVG viewer" and uninstall it 5. Ignore any error message that might occur due to compability issues. 6. Start VIDA and try again.
TJ33030 1 1-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: If the rear axle causes judder/sound at parking maneuvres. (full turn and acceleration), then follow advice under service. Download Total Upgrade software
TJ3085820-2017-02018-01-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : DIM message ? BLIS system service required ? and DTC SOD U023292 REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30858 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America 2015 - 10 - 16 2015 - 10 - 21 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3872 Collision avoidance Page 1 of 2 Attachment Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 256 2016 - 2016 0000516 - 0035745 201505 - 201539 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description XR Blind spot information system ( BLIS ) / Does not work IV Text window and warning symbol / Text message VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 36004 - 2 Software control module downloading DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Text ? 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 30858 DESCRIPTION : Note ! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal , first check for the latest online version . If a warning message ? BLIS system service required ? occurs in DIM together with DTC SODR - U023292 or / and SODL - U023292 , then follow the advice under SERVICE . Vehicle Report : Only if this TJ does not solve the problem or if the symptom would occur after the chassis number ranges above . Use concern area ? Vehicle Report ? and sub concern area ? Support Needed ? , use function group 3872 . Service : In case of customer complaints for above symptom , download SOD upgrade . ( side object detection module ) Page 2 of 2 2015 - 10 - 21

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