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Service bulletins for the 2013 Volvo XC60

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.

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

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SPJ31760202018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. VIDA will run slow after some time. VIDA might freeze. Certain operations might stop working. In order to release stored session memory, restart VIDA as needed throughout the day in order to minimize the risk to experience above symptoms.
TJ3250910-2017-02018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: P3 Front seat backrest, too much play. Install whiplash service kit
SPJ315932017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. There has been an increasing amount of reports where users state that its not possible to perform a vehicle readout when pressing ?Connect? There will be an error message asking the user if they wants to retry after an error message saying ?Error occurred during complete read out for VIN ?This error message is generic and could be caused by other problems
TJ31750.1.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Technical Journal: If the Volvo logo on the center of the steering wheel is peeling off or corroded, the logo itself can now be replaced (no need to replace the whole airbag unit). Replace carefully the Volvo logo according to repair method "TJ 31750 repair.pdf".
PB84-P894052017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Parts Bulletin:VOLVO EMBLEM EXTENDED. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for the VOLVO Iron Mark logo emblem on the radiator grille to peel off. The corrective action is to replace the VOLVO emblem on the radiator
TJ25957.3.62017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Technical Journal: VOLVO EMBLEM EXTENDED. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for the VOLVO Iron Mark logo emblem on the radiator grille to peel off. The corrective action is to replace the VOLVO emblem on the radiator as described in this Technical Journal
PB65-0072017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Parts Bulletin was issued to Parts Managers, Please return stock of part number's 31406303, 31406318, 31406321, 31406654, 31406655 Stay to your servicing distribution center. New versions are 31476209, 31476210, 31476213, 31476185, 31476186
TJ31750.1.12017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Technical Journal: If the Volvo logo on the center of the steering wheel is peeling off or corroded, the logo itself can now be replaced (no need to replace the whole airbag unit). Replace carefully the Volvo logo according to repair method "TJ 31750 repair.pdf".
TJ25957.3.52017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This document is a Technical Journal: VOLVO EMBLEM EXTENDED. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for the VOLVO Iron Mark logo emblem on the radiator grille to peel off. The corrective action is to replace the VOLVO emblem on the radiator grille Iron Mark logo, if the vehicle displays the condition listed in this Quality bulletin.
P89405.5.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This document is a Quality Bulletin: VOLVO EMBLEM EXTENDED. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for the VOLVO Iron Mark logo emblem on the radiator grille to peel off. The corrective action is to replace the VOLVO emblem on the radiator grille Iron Mark logo, if the vehicle displays the condition listed in this Quality bulletin.
PB84-P894052017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This document is a Parts Bulletin: VOLVO EMBLEM EXTENDED. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for the VOLVO Iron Mark logo emblem on the radiator grille to peel off. The corrective action is to replace the VOLVO emblem on the radiator grille Iron Mark logo, if the vehicle displays the condition listed in this Quality bulletin.
TJ29523.3.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This document is a Technical Journal: When replacing a new high mounted stop lamp, some modifications may be needed. Replace the High mounted stop lamp according to instructions in this Technical Journal. For a period, it may be possible to get both new and old brake light when a order is placed.
SMB00-3252017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. *No Description
SMB-00-3532017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. The Volvo Technical Helpdesk (THD) is a central contact point available to authorized Volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. If for some reason our technical experts cannot solve an issue directly, it will be escalated appropriately for further in-depth assistance to your local Field Technical specialist (FTS).
TJ253292017-08-03. Service bulletin. WHEELS:HUB; WHEELS; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. If a grinding noise occur from the front wheel hub and/or BCM-C003307 or BCM-C003007 DTCs are set, follow the advice under ?Service?. Service: Check if the wheel hub is displaced in the steering knuckle, refer to picture ?TJ 25329-1.jpg?. If found replace the wheel hub according to VIDA.
TJ199672017-08-03. 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.
TJ315352017-08-03. 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).
TJ297002017-01-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. VOLVO CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS TECHNICAL JOURNAL TITLE : TAILGATE , POWER OPERATED TAILGATE REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : UNITED STATES AND CANADA TJ 29700 TECHNICAL SERVICE PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 VOLVO CAR USA 2016 - 04 - 11 2016 - 04 - 18 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 8321 BOOT LID ; TAILGATE PAGE 1 OF 3 ATTACHMENT FILE NAME FILE SIZE TJ29700 . JPG 0.0950 MB VEHICLE TYPE ENG STRUC WEEK TYPE ENG SALES BODY GEAR STEER MODEL YEAR PLANT CHASSIS RANGE DESC RANGE 136 2011 - 2015 21 0104554 - 0228371 201046 - 201512 156 2012 - 2015 22 0237068 - 0748125 201120 - 201512 CSC CUSTOMER SYMPTOM CODES CODE DESCRIPTION 1K TAILGATE / TRUNK LID / AUTOMATIC OPENING / CLOSING DOES NOT WORK 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 . “ 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 29700 TEXT DESCRIPTION : ROWS BEGINNING WITH * ARE MODIFIED * 136 ADDED CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE THAT THE TAILGATE DOES NOT GO INTO CLOSED POSITION WHEN USING THE POWER OPERATED TAILGATE . SERVICE : SECURE THAT THE BOWDEN CABLE BALL IS CONNECTED IN THE ( PCU ) POWER CLOSING UNIT ACCORDING TO ATTACHED PICTURE ( TJ29700 ) , IF LOOSE RECONNECT THE BOWDEN CABLE BALL TO THE ( PCU ) POWER CLOSING UNIT . VEHICLE REPORT : YES , PLEASE SUBMIT A VEHICLE REPORT IF THE SERVICE SOLUTION DESCRIBED IN THIS TJ HAS NO EFFECT . USE CONCERN AREA “ VEHICLE REPORT ” AND SUB CONCERN AREA “ SUPPORT NOT NEEDED ” , USE FUNCTION GROUP 8321 . TO VIEW TJ ATTACHMENT CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE . THIS TJ HAS ONE ATTACHMENT . PAGE 2 OF 3 2016 - 04 - 18 TECHNICAL JOURNAL 29700 2016 - 04 - 18 PAGE 3 OF 3
SMB17-2017A2017-01-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN TITLE : RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS ALL MY 2016 S60 , V60 , XC60 , XC70 AND S80 GROUP : NO:ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : UNITED STATES AND CANADA 17 2016A SERVICE OPERATIONS REFERENCE BULLETINS :DATE: SMB 17 - 017,TJ 29233 ,TJ 20278 , WARRANTY ADMIN . MANUAL YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2015 05 12 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR SERVICE PERSONNEL : READ AND INITIAL PAGE 1 OF 12 CLEANING WIPER BLADES – DO NOT CLEAN WIPER BLADES WITH A SOLVENT AND DO NOT REMOVE THE GRAPHITE PROTECTION . ONLY GENTLY CLEAN WIPER BLADES TO REMOVE ANY GRIT THAT MAY HAVE BUILT UP WHILE SITTING IN INVENTORY . NOTE : MINIMUM TECHNICIAN LEVEL REQUIRED TO PERFORM A PDS IS A VOLVO CERTIFIED MECHANIC LEVEL . NEW : VEHICLE SET - UP STEP , ACTIVATION OF SENSUS CONNECT WITH VOLVO ON CALL USING TJ 29233 NEW : VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER WEEK 48 OF 2014 INCLUDE A KIT OF 20 WHEEL CAPS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE WHEEL BOLTS THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING STEPS WHICH MAKE UP THE RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS .
SMB00-3542017-01-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY AND/OR INTERNAL REPAIRS PERFORMED MUST BE VERIFIED BY A PUNCHED TIME FLAG ON THE BACK OF THE REPAIR ORDER HARD COPY. EACH REPAIR LINE MUST HAVE A SEPARATE AND IDENTIFIABLE TIME PUNCH FOR THE RESPECTIVE REPAIR FOR ALL REPAIR TYPES, I.E., WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY, AND INTERNAL.
TJ202786122016092016-12-29. 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.
TJ27567201604192016-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL : THIS IS AN INFORMATION TJ TO DESCRIBE THE CORRELATION BETWEEN THE MAP VERSION NUMBER, MAP SOFTWARE PART NUMBER AND MAP DVD PART NUMBER IN THE SENSUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM.
SMB00321201604112016-12-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. THIS IS A SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN : TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE CUSTOMER’S VOLVO OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE, VOLVO CAR USA, LLC ANNOUNCES THE MY 2013 – MY2016 VOLVO COMPLIMENTARY FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM USA.
SMB00321201604082016-12-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. THIS IS A SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN : TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE CUSTOMER’S VOLVO OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE, VOLVO CAR USA, LLC ANNOUNCES THE MY 2013 – MY2016 VOLVO COMPLIMENTARY FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM USA.
TJ-294262015-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. VOLVO: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS SHOWN ALONG WITH MESSAGE IN DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM) GEARSHIFT SERVICE AND IS LIKELY DUE TO SW PROBLEM IN GEAR SELECTOR MODULE (GSM). *PE

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