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Service bulletins for the 2018 Volvo V90

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.

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

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TJ34857.2.0-20192019-12-09. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This is a Technical Journal: ECM-P04F000, Evap System, High Pressure Purge Line
ST-001-2019-10-12019-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
TJ20803.20.1-2012019-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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
TJ21965.7.0-20192019-12-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
TJ32958.5.0-20192019-12-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE 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. Note: It's extremely important to adjust the new balance shaft with the correct tools according the instructions otherwise the sound may occur again in a short mileage.
TJ35058.1.1-20192019-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions
PB36-066-2017-042019-12-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Please return stock of parts numbers 31674102, 31674103, 31674104, 31674106, Turn Signal Switch, Wiper Washer Switch to your servicing distribution center.
TJ32546.2.0-20172019-12-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: TG81-SC, harsh shift P-R R-D N-D. Due to an internal can bus data error in the TCM, harsh garage shifts may occur at P-R, R-D, N-D. New improved TCM SW is planned to be released 2017w22 in production and service. If you have a customer complaint at this time, perform a TCM reload. This will reset the values of the TCM and improve shift quality .
TJ32593.1.1-20172019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Region Code Setting for 7" Media/DVD Player After installing the 7" Media Player/DVD Player Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) accessory, it may be necessary to set the DVD region code to US (region 1)
SMB00-006-2017-02019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Software Installation Policy changes.
PB21-047-2017-052019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please return stock of part number 31460615 tooth belt kit to your servicing distribution center.
TJ32633.1.0-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: In-car apps not working after app version upgrade
PB21-046-2017-042019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please return stock of 31430070 service kit to your servicing distribution center.
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
TJ32546.1.0-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: TG81-SC, harsh shift P-R R-D N-D. Due to an internal can bus data error in the TCM, harsh garage shifts may occur at P-R, R-D, N-D. New improved TCM SW is planned to be released 2017w22 in production and service. If you have a customer complaint at this time, perform a TCM reload. This will reset the values of the TCM and improve shift quality .
TJ32267.1.0-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE. This is a Technical Journal: Climate system, unusual noise from dashboard area. replace the heater core according to the attached instruction.
PB87-025-2017-022019-11-18. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT. Please return stock of part numbers 31390488, 31390489, 31455693, 31455694 Draining hose to you servicing distribution center.
TJ32393.1.1-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT. This is a technical Journal: SPA transport lock and unlocking. The remotes do not function while the vehicle is in Transport Mode. See transport mode instructions
TJ25153.7.2-20172019-11-12. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2016 - 03 - 17 2016 - 03 - 24 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3634 Washer Page 1 of 24 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 25153 S60 MY11 - , V60 , S60 , V60CC.pdf 0.8349 MB TJ 25153 S80 MY07 - , V70 MY08 - , XC70 MY08 - . pdf 0.7857 MB TJ 25153 S90 ( 234 ) MY17 - . pdf 1.4623 MB TJ 25153 V90V90CC ( 235236 ) MY17 - . pdf 1.5192 MB TJ 25153 XC90 ( 256 ) MY16 - . pdf 2.1365 MB TJ 25153_XC60 . pdf 0.8801 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2007 - 9999 0000850 - 9999999 200605 - 999952 134 2011 - 9999 0000194 - 9999999 201020 - 999952 135 2008 - 9999 0000395 - 9999999 200720 - 999952 136 2008 - 9999 0000400 - 9999999 200720 - 999952 138 2016 - 9999 0000122 - 9999999 201345 - 999952 155 2015 - 9999 0001147 - 9999999 201035 - 999952 156 2009 - 9999 0000212 - 9999999 200835 - 999952 157 2016 - 9999 0000022 - 9999999 201450 - 999952 234 2017 - 9999 0000001 - 9999999 201617 - 999952 235 2017 - 9999 0000001 - 9999999 201617 - 999952 236 2017 - 9999 0000001 - 9999999 201617 - 999952 256 2016 - 9999 0000001 - 9999999 201505 - 999952 ? 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 25153 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description 1U Washer fluid reservoir / hoses / Leakage VST Operation Number 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 : If leakage occurs in the washer system at any of the multiple
TJ19245.1.10-2012019-11-12. Service bulletin. STEERING. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2014 02 06 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 0 Publications Page 1 of 3 Attachment Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range XXX 1927 - 9999 0000001 - 0999999 0 - 0 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description 1C Administrative and Factory scheduled maintenance / Administrative and Factory scheduled maintenance 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 In our Service Literature , a vehicle is often referred to by its ? type ? , not its ? model ? . For example the 1999 - 2006 Model Year S80 is type ? 184 ? . You may also see the designation , for example ? P2X ? . This is referring to a platform type or vehicle family . If a document states ? P1X ? or ? 5XX ? as an example , it will apply to all models within the platform type . ? 54X ? will apply to the ? 544 ? , ? 545 ? and ? 542 ? models . ? X ? represents variable data . ? 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 . © 2014 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Technical Journal 19245 Platform Model Type Model Years Comments P3 S80 124 2007 - V70 135 2008 - 2010 XC70 136 2008 - XC60 156 2010 - S60 134 2011 - V60 155 2015 - P2 S80 184 1999 - 2006 V70 285 2001 - 2007 XC70 295 2001 - 2007 S60 384 2001 - 2009 XC90 275 2003 - P1 S40 544 2004 - 2012 V50 545 2005 - 2012 C30 533 2007 - 2013 C70 542 2006 - 2013 X40 S40 644 2000 - 2004 V40 645 2000 - 2004 900 940 9
smb17-2018-2017-2019-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Retailer Car Delivery Process. All vehicles must have a pre-delivery service and a proper customer delivery. Perform all required maintenance, repairs and updates prior to delivery to customer.
PB36-065-2017-032019-11-12. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Please return stock of part number 31674105 Lever Hub to your servicing distribution center.
SMB00-004-2017-02019-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Factory Scheduled Maintenance menu.
TJ32546.1.0-20172019-11-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL). This is a Technical Journal: TG81-SC, harsh shift P-R R-D N-D. Due to an internal can bus data error in the TCM, harsh garage shifts may occur at P-R, R-D, N-D. New improved TCM SW is planned to be released 2017w22 in production and service. If you have a customer complaint at this time, perform a TCM reload. This will reset the values of the TCM and improve shift quality .
ST-111A-2017-02-2019-11-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MIDTRONICS PSC-550S and PSC-700 VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY information

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