Service bulletins for the 2020 Volvo XC40
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.
178 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 33031.6.0 | 2026-06-08. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - 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 |
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| 36496.10.0 | 2026-06-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers. |
| 34521.11.1 | 2026-06-08. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp |
| 35526.1.8 | 2026-05-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required. |
| 37809.1.1 | 2026-05-14. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. Current items under prior approval are listed in the "Service" section |
| 34521.10.0 | 2026-04-07. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp |
| 28874 | 2026-02-05. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a TJ If detected during Pre-delivery inspection or if customer complaints of chipped/cracked/distorted screen/glass within 6 months in service we request more information, follow advise under "Service". |
| 34521 | 2026-01-07. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp |
| 28874 | 2026-01-07. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a TJ If detected during Pre-delivery inspection or if customer complaints of chipped/cracked/distorted screen/glass within 6 months in service we request more information, follow advise under "Service". |
| 19245 | 2026-01-07. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification. |
| 37428 | 2025-10-02. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a Tech Journal - If a customer complains that RTTI information is NOT visible in the navigation system when an internet connection is available (globe in the top left corner), follow the instructions under "service". This Technical Journal handles only SENSUS vehicles. |
| 36048 | 2025-08-18. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS. This is a Technical Journal: Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality. Please inform the car user of Intellisafe functionality and limitations in case of alleged issues with Intellisafe. The owner's manual is a good source of information together with films in the owner's manual in the car center screen about Intellisafe |
| 36916 | 2025-08-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: VCM Backup Battery Replacement with VCM-U105000. Replace the VCM Backup Battery and download the relevant Software. |
| TJ31514.1.0 | 2025-07-09. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS. this a Technical Journal: ASDM = Active Safety Domain Master To prevent unnecessary replacements of ASDM and as a troubleshooting aid for the Intellisafe system, please follow the advice in Technical Journal |
| 8501 | 2025-07-08. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. •Connect to the vehicle over a wired connection using a VOE (Volvo OBD to Ethernet) adapter and perform a NEW vehicle readout. |
| 36961 | 2025-04-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Service: Don´t charge the battery before the test, jump start the vehicle if needed. Read out the vehicle with VIDA and start the test. |
| 36048 | 2025-04-09. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS. This is a Technical Journal: Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality. Please inform the car user of Intellisafe functionality and limitations in case of alleged issues with Intellisafe. The owner's manual is a good source of information together with films in the owner's manual in the car center screen about Intellisafe |
| 37235 | 2025-03-27. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This is a Technical Journal: Changed front fog/cornering lights behavior. This logic of the cornering lights is now changed in the cars with software version 3.3.16 or later |
| S10303 | 2025-03-27. Service campaign. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. As a result, there is a possibility that the customer’s key fob is not paired to the vehicle. The corrective action is to download SP Software. S10303 affects 151 vehicles in the U.S and 5 in Canada. |
| 36512 | 2025-03-27. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This is a Technical Journal: Upper front suspension creaking/knocking noise. replace upper bearing. |
| S10303 | 2025-03-27. Service campaign. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. As a result, there is a possibility that the customer’s key fob is not paired to the vehicle. The corrective action is to download SP Software. S10303 affects 151 vehicles in the U.S and 5 in Canada. |
| 37175 | 2025-02-11. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist. To provide timely and high-quality feedback to the appropriate department or factory |
| 8501 | 2025-02-11. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. •Connect to the vehicle over a wired connection using a VOE (Volvo OBD to Ethernet) adapter and perform a NEW vehicle readout. |
| 36277 | 2024-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. This is a Technical Journal: White patch defect in paint when removed rapgard. Expose vehicle to outside daylight for 48hrs. |
| 37070 | 2024-11-05. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a Technical Journal: Apple CarPlay Not OK - iPhone with USB-C, SENSUS. The 56 kO resistor ensures safe and appropriate power delivery. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.