Service bulletins for the 2021 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.
316 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 37148 | 2025-07-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: CEL with DTC ECM P001100, P001200, P001400, P001500. For MY 23-26 vehicles with engine code L1, an improved software is released in version 3.5.14 (and newer). Perform a Total Upgrade according to TJ 31543 before performing additional VIDA symptom-based fault tracing. •Software for remaining models will be released later in calendar year 2025 |
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| 36965 | 2025-07-09. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS. This is a Technical Journal: Park Assistance System enhanced troubleshooting. Clean the sensor. Damage is not a matter for warranty. |
| 37148 | 2025-07-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: CEL with DTC ECM P001100, P001200, P001400, P001500. For MY 23-26 vehicles with engine code L1, an improved software is released in version 3.5.14 (and newer). Perform a Total Upgrade according to TJ 31543 before performing additional VIDA symptom-based fault tracing. •Software for remaining models will be released later in calendar year 2025 |
| 36424 | 2025-07-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. This is a Technical Journal: Vibrations in steering wheel above 60 mph. replace the driver's airbag module according to VIDA instructions |
| 36514 | 2025-07-08. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a Technical Journal: Software Update Fails and VIDA Can't Connect, VGM Unresponsive. Reset or replace VGM. |
| 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. |
| 36424 | 2025-04-09. Service bulletin. STEERING. This is a Technical Journal: Vibrations in steering wheel above 60 mph. replace the driver's airbag module according to VIDA instructions |
| 37234 | 2025-04-09. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a Technical Journal: ICUP - Service Reminder Indicator Not Possible to Reset. Work is ongoing to provide new DIM software which will be available in VIDA |
| 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. |
| 37105 | 2025-02-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: ICUP - Volvo Cars app displays "Vehicle offline" message. fault trace the 12 V system according to VIDA |
| 36309 | 2025-02-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: BEV IHFA P060C04 Internal Processor Failure. Perform software upgrade. |
| C000017 | 2025-02-11. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD, on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Complimentary Upgrade – C000017 on certain Android-based Infotainment system (iCup) vehicles that have missed three (3) or more consecutive Over-The-Air (OTA) downloads. C000017 also addresses certain EX90’s that have missed one (1) or more OTA downloads. Complimentary Upgrade C000017 addresses vehicles that are no longer able to receive OTA updates. This Upgrade is necessary to have the correct baseline for future OTA deployments. In order to explain the features and benefits we recommend noting the software level before the download is completed. This will aid in explaining to the customer what improvements have been added since their last software download. To remedy concerned cars, please follow the instructions outlined in TJ 36139. |
| 36496 | 2025-02-11. 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. |
| 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. |
| 36139 | 2025-02-11. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is Technical Journal: Complimentary Upgrade; OTA Updates not Available. Total upgrade. |
| 37224 | 2025-02-11. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a Technical Journal: ICUP - Estimated Time of Arrival in DIM missing. The plan is to reintroduce this function in the next software release that is expected in year 2025 quarter 1 in VIDA |
| 37179 | 2025-02-11. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a Technical Journal: Volvo Cars app, unpaired vehicle - Profile tab. Create a TIE report. |
| 37184 | 2025-01-07. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a Technical Journal: Slow Response from iCUP Infotainment System after v3.3.16 SW. The issue is expected to be resolved within approximately 5 driving cycles |
| 36318 | 2024-12-10. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a Technical Journal: DIM message and DTC VCU1 U016800. Reload ASDM |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.