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Service bulletins for the 2012 Volvo XC70

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.

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

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TJ332502023-04-24. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Front brake pads, early or uneven wear on right side on 16" and 16.5" brakes
TJ28941.1.0-20162019-11-18. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; SERVICE BRAKES. This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and attached to the affected Vehicle Report. (External sources: Authority, Insurance companies, Rental companies, etc)
TJ33250-4-0-20182019-04-22. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: *If early or uneven wear occur on the right side front brake pads (mainly inner pad), then follow advice under Service. Concerned vehicles are equipped with 16" and 16.5" FNR front brake system, and can be identified with VDN code RE03. *If symptom is confirmed and the car is equipped with 16" and 16.5" FNR front brake system (VDN code RE03) then replace brake dust shield PN 32217664 on the right side. Note: Do not replace the left side dust shield. Note: Also replace brake pads and if front brake disk been damaged by scoring marks, then also replace the right side brake disk.
TJ28941-4-0-20192019-04-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and attached to the affected Vehicle Report. (External sources: Authority, Insurance companies, Rental companies, etc)
TJ33250-4-0-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: *If early or uneven wear occur on the right side front brake pads (mainly inner pad), then follow advice under Service. Concerned vehicles are equipped with 16" and 16.5" FNR front brake system, and can be identified with VDN code RE03. *If symptom is confirmed and the car is equipped with 16" and 16.5" FNR front brake system (VDN code RE03) then replace brake dust shield PN 32217664 on the right side. Note: Do not replace the left side dust shield. Note: Also replace brake pads and if front brake disk been damaged by scoring marks, then also replace the right side brake disk.
TJ332502018-11-19. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This is a Technical Journal: *If early or uneven wear occur on the right side front brake pads (mainly inner pad), then follow advice under Service. Concerned vehicles are equipped with 16" and 16.5" FNR front brake system, and can be identified with VDN code RE03. *If symptom is confirmed and the car is equipped with 16" and 16.5" FNR front brake system (VDN code RE03) then replace brake dust shield PN 32217664 on the right side. Note: Do not replace the left side dust shield. Note: Also replace brake pads and if front brake disk been damaged by scoring marks, then also replace the right side brake disk.
TJ30393-2017-06-2018-03-13. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Front brake caliper - Noise REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30393 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America 2015 - 07 - 08 2015 - 10 - 14 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 5100 Wheel brake Page 1 of 6 Attachment File Name File Size Attachment TJ 30393 . pdf 1.1506 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2007 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 134 2011 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 135 2008 - 2010 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 136 2008 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 155 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 156 2010 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 157 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description B6 Brakes / Unusual noise / Front VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 98600 - 2 General check / adjust acc . to QB / TJ 77062 - 2 Wheel x2 remove - install / 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 30393 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 : Customer may experience a moan noise from the front brakes . To remedy this , Volvo Cars has developed an Active damper for FNR 16.5 ? and 17.5 ? front brakes . Vehicle Report : Material for analysis can be requested in Vehicle Report . In other cases , follow normal routines . Service : If the customer complains of this symptom , assemble the Active damper on concerned cars according to the attached instructions . To view TJ attachment continue o next page . This TJ has one attachment . Page 2
TJ30393 6 0-20172018-03-13. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Front brake caliper - Noise REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30393 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America 2015 - 07 - 08 2015 - 10 - 14 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 5100 Wheel brake Page 1 of 6 Attachment File Name File Size Attachment TJ 30393 . pdf 1.1506 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2007 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 134 2011 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 135 2008 - 2010 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 136 2008 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 155 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 156 2010 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 157 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description B6 Brakes / Unusual noise / Front VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 98600 - 2 General check / adjust acc . to QB / TJ 77062 - 2 Wheel x2 remove - install / 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 30393 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 : Customer may experience a moan noise from the front brakes . To remedy this , Volvo Cars has developed an Active damper for FNR 16.5 ? and 17.5 ? front brakes . Vehicle Report : Material for analysis can be requested in Vehicle Report . In other cases , follow normal routines . Service : If the customer complains of this symptom , assemble the Active damper on concerned cars according to the attached instructions . To view TJ attachment continue o next page . This TJ has one attachment . Page 2
TJ30393 6 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; STRUCTURE; STEERING; WHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Front brake caliper - Noise REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30393 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America 2015 - 07 - 08 2015 - 10 - 14 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 5100 Wheel brake Page 1 of 6 Attachment File Name File Size Attachment TJ 30393 . pdf 1.1506 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2007 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 134 2011 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 135 2008 - 2010 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 136 2008 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 155 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 156 2010 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 157 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description B6 Brakes / Unusual noise / Front VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 98600 - 2 General check / adjust acc . to QB / TJ 77062 - 2 Wheel x2 remove - install / 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 30393 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 : Customer may experience a moan noise from the front brakes . To remedy this , Volvo Cars has developed an Active damper for FNR 16.5 ? and 17.5 ? front brakes . Vehicle Report : Material for analysis can be requested in Vehicle Report . In other cases , follow normal routines . Service : If the customer complains of this symptom , assemble the Active damper on concerned cars according to the attached instructions . To view TJ attachment continue o next page . This TJ has one attachment . Page 2
TJ33239.1.0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SERVICE BRAKES. This is a Technical Journal: Brake vibrations due to lockable wheel screws
TJ27500602018-01-22. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This document is a Technical Journal: If the vehicle is equipped with electrical parking brake (EPB) it is required to retract the rear caliper brake pistons by a special service command in VIDA when replacing the rear brake pads. It may happen that the brake pistons does not retract. if it does not retract follow instructions provided in this TJ.
TJ-275002013-09-30. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC. VOLVO: REQUIRED RETRACTION OF REAR CALIPER BRAKE PISTONS, DURING MAINTENANCE SERVICE/REPLACING, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, TO REAR BRAKE PADS. MODELS 2008-9999 124 (S80), 135 (V70), 136 (XC70) AND 2010-9999 156 (XC60) AND 2011-9999 134 (S60).
TJ-245002013-05-20. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC. VOLVO: RETRACT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS TO SERVICE POSITION AFTER REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKE PADS AND/OR ROTORS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PARKING BRAKE, AS REQUIRED, USING VIDA COMMAND. MODELS 2008-9999 -124, 134, 135, 136, 156. *PE
US24155.2.12011-05-25. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. VOLVO: THERE MAY AN UNEXPECTED BRAKE INTERVENTION WITH THE AUTO BRAKE LIGHT ON. *RM INCLUDING MODEL XC60 MODEL YEAR 2012. UPDATED 5/10/2012. *JS

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