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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

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

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TJ314672021-12-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL. Noise from timing belt during idling.
TJ312162021-12-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Drive-E: Low oil level message in driver information Module (DIM)
TJ308082021-12-27. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. POT not operating when using tailgate handle
STB2162021-12-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL. News Letter 70
SMB003212021-12-27. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Volvo Complimentary Factory schedualed maintenance
KC-1052021-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P05EB, Diagnostic And Repair Information - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Commonly Model Years 2016 And 2017)
KC-992021-11-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure
TJ 34647 6 02021-10-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Perform a software upgrade in accordance with TJ 31543.
TJ 35978 1 02021-10-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. New Software Products (SP) have been developed to convert a Care Key to a standard key.
SMB00-015-2021-02021-06-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Service Manager Bulletin : Volvo Electric Vehicle Technical De-Energization Permit to Work Form
TJ32092.1.0-20162021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. VIDA = Vehicle Information and Diagnostics for Aftersales If the rear window electric sun curtain stops working, it can be due to glue residues inside the sun curtain motor.
PB88-R89708-20162021-05-10. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Group has decided to launch Recall R89708 on certain model year 2016 - 2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60CC, V60, S60, S60CC, S60 Inscription vehicles. The affected vehicles may have not had the front passenger seatbelt buckle stud punched correctly. This may result in a separation between the buckle and the seat belt bracket. If this were to occur, it could increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant in a vehicle crash.
TJ35902.1.1-20212021-04-26. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. This is a Technical Journal: Connectivity services activation - PSIM issues
PB88-R10029-20212021-04-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Create PB with attached word doc.
SMB88-004-2021-02021-04-26. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedures. You MUST review and inform your staff as to the requirements for handling the returns. There are specific measures as these pretensioners are classified as hazardous materials. A Parts Bulletin with this same information has also been created to ensure your Parts Department will receive these instructions in case they will be handling the returns.
SMB88-004-2021-02021-04-26. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedures. You MUST review and inform your staff as to the requirements for handling the returns. There are specific measures as these pretensioners are classified as hazardous materials. A Parts Bulletin with this same information has also been created to ensure your Parts Department will receive these instructions in case they will be handling the returns.
SMB00-288-2021-02021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performance expectations and parameters and assisting retailers in focusing on individual processes and procedures, all retailers are provided with adequate tools to help achieve the ultimate goal of qualifying for self-authorization status.
TJ35511.1.0-20212021-02-22. Service bulletin. STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module
TJ28979.3.0-20202020-11-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus Connect, Internet browser limitations. Do not attempt to repair.
TJ29012.6.0-20202020-11-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Leather dashboard , leather comes loose REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 29012 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2015 06 26 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 8811 Instrument panel Page 1 of 3 Attachment File Name File Size Leather dashboard.jpg 1.2691 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2012 - 2015 0151101 - 0182120 201120 - 201402 136 2012 - 2015 0118101 - 0191314 201120 - 201402 156 2014 - 2015 0500127 - 0755266 201320 - 201416 542 2012 - 2013 0123001 - 0144301 201146 - 201325 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description L9 Instrument panel / dashboard / Loose , poor fit , warped , wrinkled N2 Instrument panel / dashboard / Blistered / bubbled / peeled VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 88107 - 2 Dashboard replace . ? 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 29012 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 : Leather on dashboard may come loose on small areas . PRODUCT MODIFICATION : The amount of glue used for fastening the leather has been increased and * finetuned . Process has been optimized and more measurements introduced . MATERIAL RETURN : Material for analysis can be requested in Vehicle Report . In other cases , follow normal routines . Vehicle Report : When submitting a Vehicle Report for a condition described in this TJ , use concern area ? Vehicle Report and sub concern area ? Support Not Needed ? with function group 8811 . Service : I
SMB00-015-2020-12020-11-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Service Manager Bulletin : Volvo Electric Vehicle Technical De-Energization Permit to Work Form
SMB00-015-2020-12020-11-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin : Volvo Electric Vehicle Technical De-Energization Permit to Work Form
ST-001-2020-09-12020-10-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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.
SMB00-006-2020-02020-09-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
SMB00-006-2020-02020-04-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.