Service bulletins for the 2018 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.
545 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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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. |
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| 36814 | 2025-07-09. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: Transmission Shifts From D or R to P Immediately After Starting. This symptom can occur if the driver changes the position of the gear shifter from P to D or R very quickly after starting the engine and the starting process is not completed. Inform the driver to pause briefly after starting the vehicle before shifting into D or R. |
| 36814 | 2025-07-09. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: Transmission Shifts From D or R to P Immediately After Starting. This symptom can occur if the driver changes the position of the gear shifter from P to D or R very quickly after starting the engine and the starting process is not completed. Inform the driver to pause briefly after starting the vehicle before shifting into D or R. |
| 36814 | 2025-02-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: Transmission Shifts From D or R to P Immediately After Starting. This symptom can occur if the driver changes the position of the gear shifter from P to D or R very quickly after starting the engine and the starting process is not completed. Inform the driver to pause briefly after starting the vehicle before shifting into D or R. |
| 36665 | 2024-12-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise. Bearing kit replacement. |
| 36814 | 2024-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: Transmission Shifts From D or R to P Immediately After Starting. This symptom can occur if the driver changes the position of the gear shifter from P to D or R very quickly after starting the engine and the starting process is not completed. Inform the driver to pause briefly after starting the vehicle before shifting into D or R. |
| 36665.4.1 | 2024-04-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise. Bearing kit replacement. |
| 36814.1.0 | 2024-01-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: Transmission Shifts From D or R to P Immediately After Starting. This symptom can occur if the driver changes the position of the gear shifter from P to D or R very quickly after starting the engine and the starting process is not completed. Inform the driver to pause briefly after starting the vehicle before shifting into D or R. |
| TJ3666530 | 2023-10-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise |
| TJ3666510 | 2023-09-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Bearing Noise. |
| TJ3335890 | 2023-09-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. Noise Fault Tracing. |
| ST 229 | 2021-10-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. BEV, PHEV Battery, and Powertrain Lift Table. |
| TJ33358.7.0-2020 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: *This journal is re-written in its entirety. The ERAD (Electrical Rear Axle Drive) consists of two main parts, a transmission and an electrical motor. To determine if the transmission or the complete ERAD needs to be exchanged follow instructions under "Service". Instructional film is included as attachment, mp4. The repair method is included as attachment, pdf. Service: If the customer is driving in electric mode and experiences noise from the rear that increase with vehicle speed (that corresponds to the electrical motor speed) it is an electrical motor issue. In this case the complete ERAD is to be exchanged. No DTC(s) are set for this issue. If the customer experiences hesitation when the electrical motor should be engaged or no electrical motor engagement at all, the transmission part needs to be exchanged. This fault results in Clutch DTC(s) as indicated in the list, and a message in DIM (Driver Information Module) "Hybrid system failure, Service required". ERAD transmission is ordered according to normal routines. ERAD transmission Part No. 32240142. |
| TJ33442.11.0-202 | 2020-11-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a technical Journal:If the vehicle has a click sound from the left engine pad, follow the advice under "Service". Make sure that the sound is coming from the engine pad, NOT from the drive shaft. Remove the left engine pad and split by removing the small screw. Lubricate with graphite grease (PN 1161851) on points as in attachment. Torque for small screw is 8 nm. |
| TJ33358.5.2-2020 | 2020-08-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT. This is a Technical Journal: Replacement of ERAD components. Follow instruction for the replacement of the ERAD. |
| TJ29078.14.0-201 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: Rough shifts, 5-4, Neutral Control, N-D TF80SC/SD Due to internal tolerance deviation in automatic gearbox, (TF80SC/SD) the customer may experience rough shift from 5:th to 4:th gear, or/and shift shock after standing still at brake release, or/and harsh engagement N-D shift. DTC TCM-P089500 might not be stored even with above stated symptoms. PRODUCT MODIFICATION: A modified TCM software with better adaptation functionality for internal tolerance deviation in automatic gearbox. Material for analysis can be requested in Vehicle Report. |
| TJ33557 1 1 2019 | 2019-09-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval: T8 ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive), Complete |
| TJ33723 1 0-2018 | 2019-08-26. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: ERAD Clutch DTCs, Signal Compare Failure DTCs and/or Watchdog Revised IEM software has been released. Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543. Test the car and check if any of the above DTCs return. If any DTC returns repair the car according VIDA and/or TJ33557 as necessary. |
| TJ33030 3 0-2018 | 2019-08-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. This is a Technical Journal: If the rear axle causes judder/sound at parking maneuvres. (full turn and acceleration), then follow advice under service. Download Total Upgrade software |
| TJ33358 3 0-2018 | 2019-08-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. This is a Technical Journal: Replacement of ERAD components. Follow instruction for the replacement of the ERAD. |
| TJ32469-3-0-2018 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable |
| TJ32469-3-0-2018 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL); EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable |
| TJ33358.5.1-2019 | 2019-03-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Replacement of ERAD components. Follow instruction for the replacement of the ERAD. |
| TJ33723-1-0 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: ERAD Clutch DTCs, Signal Compare Failure DTCs and/or Watchdog Revised IEM software has been released. Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543. Test the car and check if any of the above DTCs return. If any DTC returns repair the car according VIDA and/or TJ33557 as necessary. |
| ST22920180727 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. This is a Special Tool Bulletin: The OTC Powertrain Lift table is designed to safely aid the technician in removal and installation of electric vehicle and PHEV battery assemblies. The table fits conveniently between the 2 lift columns and raises to a maximum convenient working height of 72?. The wide base equipped with locking casters and wheels helps ensure stability unlike a typical transmission jack that has a narrow footprint. |
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