Service bulletins for the 2016 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.
334 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 35526.1.8 | 2026-05-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required. |
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| P10183 | 2023-07-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Extended Warranty |
| TJ32216 | 2023-04-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Drive-E: Low oil level message in Driver Information Module (DIM) |
| SMB00321 | 2023-04-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. To further enhance the customer?s Volvo ownership experience, Volvo Car USA, LLC offers the MY 2013 and later Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance Program. Model Year 2013 and later vehicles, the service intervals are every 10,000 miles and ALL 2013 and later vehicles must use synthetic oil only. |
| CBR-2201 | 2022-09-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information – August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions |
| SMB00321 | 2021-12-27. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Volvo Complimentary Factory schedualed maintenance |
| KC-105 | 2021-11-05. 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) |
| TJ31216.6.0-2020 | 2020-04-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VOLVO CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E : Low oil level message in Driver Information Module ( DIM ) REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 31216 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2016 - 04 - 13 2016 - 04 - 21 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 2200 Lubricating and oil system Page 1 of 10 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 31216 . pdf 3.6904 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 1XX 26 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 201346 - 201604 1XX 40 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 201346 - 201604 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description AZ Lubrication and oil system / Excessive oil consumption BU Lubrication and oil system / Incorrect fluid level 7G Text window and warning symbol / Yellow symbol and text message EA Text window and warning symbol / Red symbol and text message VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 98623 - 2 Pistons replace acc . to TJ31216 ? 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 31216 DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Text DESCRIPTION : If an engine still has a high level of oil consumption despite following TJ30087 , follow the actions described under SERVICE . SERVICE : From engine serial number : 1501327 , engines have been modified from engine factory . For service : Change to new pistons + piston rings according the attached service method . 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 2200 . To view TJ attachment continue to next page . This TJ has one attachment . Page 2 of 10 201 |
| TJ34588.4.0-2020 | 2020-03-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61 |
| SJ1000167-2020-0 | 2020-03-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool |
| TJ34740.1.3-2020 | 2020-02-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: 4 Cylinder VEP engine: Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 Synthetic oil. |
| TJ21965.7.0-2019 | 2019-12-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed. |
| TJ31216.5.0-2019 | 2019-12-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VOLVO CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E : Low oil level message in Driver Information Module ( DIM ) REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 31216 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2016 - 04 - 13 2016 - 04 - 21 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 2200 Lubricating and oil system Page 1 of 10 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 31216 . pdf 3.6904 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 1XX 26 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 201346 - 201604 1XX 40 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 201346 - 201604 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description AZ Lubrication and oil system / Excessive oil consumption BU Lubrication and oil system / Incorrect fluid level 7G Text window and warning symbol / Yellow symbol and text message EA Text window and warning symbol / Red symbol and text message VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 98623 - 2 Pistons replace acc . to TJ31216 ? 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 31216 DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Text DESCRIPTION : If an engine still has a high level of oil consumption despite following TJ30087 , follow the actions described under SERVICE . SERVICE : From engine serial number : 1501327 , engines have been modified from engine factory . For service : Change to new pistons + piston rings according the attached service method . 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 2200 . To view TJ attachment continue to next page . This TJ has one attachment . Page 2 of 10 201 |
| TJ31216.3.1-2017 | 2019-12-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VOLVO CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E : Low oil level message in Driver Information Module ( DIM ) REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 31216 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2016 - 04 - 13 2016 - 04 - 21 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 2200 Lubricating and oil system Page 1 of 10 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 31216 . pdf 3.6904 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 1XX 26 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 201346 - 201604 1XX 40 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 201346 - 201604 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description AZ Lubrication and oil system / Excessive oil consumption BU Lubrication and oil system / Incorrect fluid level 7G Text window and warning symbol / Yellow symbol and text message EA Text window and warning symbol / Red symbol and text message VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 98623 - 2 Pistons replace acc . to TJ31216 ? 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 31216 DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Text DESCRIPTION : If an engine still has a high level of oil consumption despite following TJ30087 , follow the actions described under SERVICE . SERVICE : From engine serial number : 1501327 , engines have been modified from engine factory . For service : Change to new pistons + piston rings according the attached service method . 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 2200 . To view TJ attachment continue to next page . This TJ has one attachment . Page 2 of 10 201 |
| TJ30268.5.0-2017 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E Thermostat DTCs stored in Engine Control Module ( ECM ) |
| TJ29131.5.0-2017 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Customer may experience a low oil level warning in DIM and /or oil leakage from the engine. The oil may leak due to a crack in the plug from the VVT pulley Replace both plugs in both VVT-pulleys according to the attached instruction. Plug PN:31375877 If the timing belt is effected with oil , replace the timing belt according to VIDA instructions. |
| TJ29131.6.0-2017 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Customer may experience a low oil level warning in DIM and /or oil leakage from the engine. The oil may leak due to a crack in the plug from the VVT pulley Replace both plugs in both VVT-pulleys according to the attached instruction. Plug PN:31375877 If the timing belt is effected with oil , replace the timing belt according to VIDA instructions. |
| PB87-024-2016-12 | 2019-11-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS. Parts Bulletin TITLE: Parts Return: 31469071 Hose |
| TJ34588 2 0-2019 | 2019-07-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61 |
| 062019573410-TJ3 | 2019-07-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61 |
| TJ3458820-2019-0 | 2019-07-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61 |
| TJ20803-17-0-201 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing |
| TJ21965-5-0-2019 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed. |
| TJ21965-5-0-2019 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed. |
| TJ34206.1.0-2018 | 2019-03-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Damaged throttle body due to showroom device. To protect the throttle housing when using Volvo Car Showmode kit in the specified cars, always remove the connector from the throttle housing (see picture 34206.jpg) A new software for the BRIGO device is under development to avoid this damage. Make sure that the BRIGO device always updated with the latest software. |
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