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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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SPJ31352.1.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Alternative solution when VIDA is unavailable or the Electronic Wiring Diagrams function in VIDA is unstable. Access by using the applicable URL.
TJ31578.1.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. If inner support in tailgate panel comes loose when the panel is removed, Glue the inner support according to provided method.
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.
TJ275362017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
SMB22-2062017-08-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. All new Volvo engines leave the factory filled with Castrol EDGE Professional as an integral part of their delivery of high performance. Castrol EDGE Professional?s outstanding performance has made it the oil of choice for Volvo and is the only Volvo recommended engine oil.
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
TJ302682017-01-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS TECHNICAL JOURNAL TITLE: DRIVE - E THERMOSTAT DTCS STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE ( ECM ) REF NO: ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : UNITED STATES AND CANADA TJ 30268 TECHNICAL SERVICE PARTNER: ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 VOLVO CARS NORTH AMERICA 2015 - 05 - 14 2015 - 11 - 30 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 2627 THERMOSTAT PAGE 1 OF 2 ATTACHMENT VEHICLE TYPE ENG STRUC WEEK TYPE ENG SALES BODY GEAR STEER MODEL YEAR PLANT CHASSIS RANGE DESC RANGE 124 26 B4204T12 2015 - 2015 - 201346 - 201516 124 40 B4204T11 2015 - 2015 - 201346 - 201516 134 26 B4204T12 2015 - 2015 - 201346 - 201516 134 49 B4204T9 2015 - 2015 - 201346 - 201516 13X 40 B4204T11 2015 - 2015 - 201346 - 201516 15X 26 B4204T12 2015 - 2015 - 201346 - 201516 15X 40 B4204T11 2015 - 2015 - 201346 - 201516 15X 40 B4204T11 2015 - 2015 - 201346 - 201516 15X 40 B4204T11 2015 - 2015 - 201346 - 201516 15X 40 B4204T11 2015 - 2015 - 201346 - 201516 15X 49 B4204T9 2015 - 2015 - 201346 - 201516 256 2016 - 2016 - 201505 - 201516 CSC CUSTOMER SYMPTOM CODES CODE DESCRIPTION 3L TECHNICIAN INFORMATION / REPAIR INFORMATION / NOT FOR WARRANTY USE “ 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 30268 VST OPERATION NUMBER VST OPERATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION 26214-2 THERMOSTAT REPLACE 36001-2 DTC READ / RESET/KNOWN DTC WITH VIDA DTC DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CONTROL MODULE CODE FAULT TYPE ECM P059700 PERMANENT ECM P059800 PERMANENT ECM P059900 PERMANENT ECM P059700 INTERMITTENT ECM P059800 INTERMITTENT ECM P059900 INTERMITTENT TEXT DESCRIPTION : IF ANY OF ABOVE DTC' S ARE SET IN THE ECM FOR THE PRE-HEATED THERMOSTAT IN THE COOLING SYSTEM , FOLLOW ADVICE UNDER SERVICE . PRODUCT MODIFICATION : N / A . MATERIAL RETURN : YES , ONLY IF REQUESTED VIA THE VEHICLE
TJ315572017-01-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: IF THE DEFROST VENTS ON A LEATHER DASHBOARD ARE LOOSE AT THE ENDS (SEE PICTURE "TJ 31557 PIC PDF"), FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS UNDER "SERVICE". SERVICE: FASTEN THE DEFROST VENTS WITH GLUE ACCORDING TO REPAIR METHOD (SEE ATTACHED)
TJ315432017-01-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: THIS JOURNAL IS A GUIDE FOR PERFORMING SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS. SERVICE: *SEE GUIDE UPDATED OCT. 12, 2016 FOR RELEVANT P5/SPA SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: P5_SPA_SW_GUIDE.PDF SEE VIDA SOFTWARE TAB FOR ALL OTHER VEHICLES.THE ATTACHED CHECKLISTS CAN BE USED FOR RESTORING CUSTOMER SETTINGS, WHERE APPLICABLE.
TJ291312017-01-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN. 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.
TJ267532017-01-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: IT HAS BEEN NOTICED ON REQUESTED MATERIALS THAT PAS SENSORS ARE ANALYZED WITHOUT FINDING ANY FAULT ON THE PARTS. AS A HELP TO THE TROUBLESHOOTING ON PARKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, WE HAVE DEVELOPED SOME POINTS OF POSSIBLE ACTIONS IN CASE OF PROBLEMS. FALSE DETECTION MAY BE CAUSED BY VARIOUS REASON EXPLAINED IN THIS TECHNICAL JOURNAL.
TJ208032017-01-13. Service bulletin. 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
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 .
SMB17-2016A2017-01-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. VOLVO CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN TITLE : RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS MY 2017 S60 , V60 AND XC60 ( P3 ) GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : UNITED STATES AND CANADA 17 2017A SERVICE OPERATIONS REFERENCE BULLETINS : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : SMB 17 - 017 , TJ 29233 , TJ 20278 , WARRANTY ADMIN . MANUAL 2016 - 03 - 08 2016 - 04 - 27 SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 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 . THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING STEPS WHICH MAKE UP THE RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS . • VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE ( TRUCK DELIVERY ) • PRE - DELIVERY SERVICE ( PDS ) • VEHICLE IN STOCK MAINTENANCE • VEHICLE DELIVERY ( CUSTOMER DELIVERY ) SOME VEHICLES WITH LIGHT - COLORED INTERIORS INCLUDE LEATHER CARE WIPES ( 31393559 ) . THESE WIPES SHOULD BE PRESENTED TO THE CUSTOMER WITH THE OWNER’S INFORMATION MATERIALS ( GLOVE BOX MATERIALS ) . FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION : NEVER USE MORE THAN ONE FLOOR MAT AT A TIME ON THE DRIVER’S FLOOR . NEW CAR DELIVERY IS A CRUCIAL STEP IN THE RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS . AT THIS POINT THE BUYING EXPERIENCE TURNS INTO A LONG - TERM RELATIONSHIP . IT IS THE RETAILER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE CAR AND THE EXPERIENCE ARE AS ENJOYABLE AND INFORMATIVE AS POSSIBLE . STOCK MAINTENANCE IS A KEY ELEMENT IN THE OVERALL PROCESS . IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR VEHICLE INVENTORY MAINTAINED AND FRESH . “ 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 .
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.
TJ31557.2.02017-01-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: IF THE DEFROST VENTS ON A LEATHER DASHBOARD ARE LOOSE AT THE ENDS (SEE PICTURE "TJ 31557 PIC PDF"), FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS UNDER "SERVICE". SERVICE: FASTEN THE DEFROST VENTS WITH GLUE ACCORDING TO REPAIR METHOD (SEE ATTACHED)
SMB00-3392017-01-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. THIS IS A SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN: THIS PROGRAM WILL NOW PROVIDE VOLVO RETAILERS ADDITIONAL LATITUDE, TO PROACTIVELY ADDRESS NON-WARRANTY CUSTOMER CONCERNS IN AN EXPEDITIOUS MANNER. THE OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE SHOULD NEVER BE COMPROMISED DUE TO A CUSTOMER INCONVENIENCE. IN AN EFFORT TO HELP SUPPORT AN ENHANCED CUSTOMER OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE, VOLVO RETAILERS WILL NOW HAVE THE ABILITY TO SELF-AUTHORIZE GOODWILL CLAIMS (1 TIME ONLY PER VIN) FOR THE CUSTOMERS OF THE NEW MY 2016 & MY2017 XC90 T8 PLUG-IN HYBRID’S AND MY2017 S90.
SPJ31003112016092016-12-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN. THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL: USERS MAY EXPERIENCE AN ISSUE WHEN CONNECTING AND PROFILING X70 AND P2 VEHICLES. USERS MAY FIND THAT VIDA DOES NOT PROFILE THE TRANSMISSION CORRECTLY. THIS CAN PREVENT SOFTWARE DOWNLOADING. TEMPORARY SOLUTION: THE WORKAROUND IS TO PROFILE THE CAR MANUALLY. PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS OUTLINED IN THIS SPJ.
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.
SMB00071201609072016-12-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. THIS IS A SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN: OCCASIONALLY, CUSTOMERS REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WHEN THE NEW CAR LIMITED WARRANTY, CPO LIMITED WARRANTY AND/OR THE VIP EXTENDED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. THESE REQUESTS MAY BE CONSIDERED IF IT WILL ENHANCE OWNER RETENTION. RETAILERS SHOULD REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS BY CONTACTING THEIR AFTERSALES MARKET MANAGER (AMM), IF THEY ARE NOT A SELF-AUTHORIZING (LEVEL “A”) RETAIL FACILITY
TJ20278201609062016-12-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.
TJ31462201604122016-12-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL : IF A CUSTOMER SHOULD COMPLAIN OF A “VOLVO ON CALL SERVICE REQUIRED” MESSAGE AND THE DTC PHMB116F09 IS SET INTERMITTENTLY OR PERMANENT IN THE TEM3G MODULE, PLEASE FOLLOW THE BELOW INSTRUCTION UNDER SERVICE.

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