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Service bulletins for the 2016 Volvo XC90

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.

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

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TJ32747.1.2-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. DIM = Driver's Information Module On May 8th, 2017 new DIM software was released that contained a graphic system check of the vehicle's Intellisafe systems. This graphic was removed from the software on May 12, 2017 due to some inaccuracies. Service: Affected software packages: - Total Upgrade - Service 2.0 - PDS (Pre-Delivery Service) - VDDM_PBL (Vehicle Dynamics Domain Master Primary Bootloader) - DIM Upgrade or Reload Any vehicle that received one of the software packages listed above from May 8th, 2017 to May 11th, 2017 will have received the DIM graphic. From May 12th, 2017 and on, if any of the software packages listed above are loaded to a car that has received the new graphic, it will be removed. Vehicles built from structure week 2017w17 to 2017w22 will have the graphic in the car from the factory but it will be removed when any of the software packages listed are loaded. Do NOT replace, reload or upgrade any components for customer complaints of this function missing. This function will be re-added to the DIM software at a later date that is to be determined.
S39820-2017-10-12018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. This is a Quality Bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S39820 on certain model year 2016 ? 2017 XC90 T8 Hybrid vehicles. Volvo has identified that the remote start functionality may be missing. The corrective action is to download Engine Remote Start Application 31678916.
ST-211-2017-10-02018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Special Tools Bulletin TITLE : Newsletter 64 : Mandatory Tools NO : DATE : CAR MARKET : United States and 211 YEAR MONTH DAY Page 1 of 13 Canada 2015 05 04 All tools have been classified as required , and will be allocated to all U.S . and Canadian Volvo retailers by Bosch Corporation . U.S . retailers will be billed by Volvo Cars of North America , LLC . 9513061 VDDM + BDM Adapter Break Out Box Adapter for fault tracing the Brake Control Module and the Vehicle Dynamics Domain Master . Tool standard C2 Tool group 39 Tool bulletin 383 Model XC90 ( 16 - ) Tool board Electrical cabinet Price 9513062 VOE Adapter Break Out Box Adapter for onboard diagnostic ( OBD ) . Tool standard C1 Tool group 39 Tool bulletin 383 Model XC90 ( 16 - ) Tool board Electrical cabinet Price ? Right first time in Time ? SERVICE PARTS WORKSHOP SERVICE TECHNICIANS Service MANAGER MANAGER FOREMAN Personnel : Read and initial 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 Special Tools Bulletin 211 9513063 VCM Adapter Break Out Box Adapter for fault tracing Vehicle Connectivity Module . Tool standard C2 Tool group 39 Tool bulletin 383 Model XC90 ( 16 - ) Tool board Electrical cabinet Price 9513064 CEM Adapter Break Out Box Adapter for fault tracing in the CEM system ? Central Electric Module ? . Tool standard C1 Tool group 39 Tool bulletin 383 Model XC90 ( 16 - ) Tool board Electrical cabinet Price 9513065 SWM SAS Adapter Break Out Box Adapter for fault tracing on Steering Wheel Module and Steering Angle Sensor . Tool standard C2 Tool group 39 Tool bulletin 383 Model XC90 ( 16 - ) Tool board Electrical cabinet Price 9513066 DDM - PDM / RPDDM Adapter Break Out Box Adapter for fault tracing Driver Door Module , Passenger Door Module , and Rear Passenger Drive Door Modul
TJ31708102018-01-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This document is a Technical Journal: Battery Control Switch module BCSM. Component failure. Internal fault": This DTC is most likely set due to that at one or more occasions the main battery terminal(s) has been disconnected/reconnected and a voltage spike has triggered the code. If Central Electronic Module (CEM) DTC - B129F96 is permanently set, follow the instructions in this TJ and in VIDA
TJ27536722018-01-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This document is a Technical Journal: Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
TJ3085820-2017-02018-01-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : DIM message ? BLIS system service required ? and DTC SOD U023292 REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30858 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America 2015 - 10 - 16 2015 - 10 - 21 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3872 Collision avoidance Page 1 of 2 Attachment Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 256 2016 - 2016 0000516 - 0035745 201505 - 201539 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description XR Blind spot information system ( BLIS ) / Does not work IV Text window and warning symbol / Text message VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 36004 - 2 Software control module downloading DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Text ? 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 30858 DESCRIPTION : Note ! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal , first check for the latest online version . If a warning message ? BLIS system service required ? occurs in DIM together with DTC SODR - U023292 or / and SODL - U023292 , then follow the advice under SERVICE . Vehicle Report : Only if this TJ does not solve the problem or if the symptom would occur after the chassis number ranges above . Use concern area ? Vehicle Report ? and sub concern area ? Support Needed ? , use function group 3872 . Service : In case of customer complaints for above symptom , download SOD upgrade . ( side object detection module ) Page 2 of 2 2015 - 10 - 21
TJ3134720-2017-02018-01-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: Message in DIM "Windscreen Sensor Blocked" ASDM= Active Safety Domain Master *If the customer experiences the warning message "Windscreen sensor blocked. See manual." together with ASDM DTC C1A6797, then follow advice under "Service". *An improved ASDM software has been introduced for service structure week 201724. Service: *In case of customer complaints for above symptom, upgrade the ASDM software, please perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543.
TJ31569A2017-10-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This software prevents the auto-close function from activating when the sunroof switch is pushed upward while the glass is in an open position. Follow the below Technician Instructions for Recall R89702, Panoramic Sun Roof Switch SW.
TJ315692017-10-27. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This software prevents the auto-close function from activating when the sunroof switch is pushed upward while the glass is in an open position. Follow the below Technician Instructions for Recall R89702, Panoramic Sun Roof Switch SW.
TJ305882017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. If Alarm Service Required message is shown in the DIM and DTC CEM-U132A96 is present, follow advice under Service. Perform Total Upgrade XC90 (Software Product 31483292). If the DTC returns with the latest SW, replace the BBS (Battery Backed Sounder).
TJ312202017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Low Battery message displayed in the DIM (Driver Information Module).
TJ312952017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This docuement is a Technical Journal: The infotainment system in the vehicle re-starts or reboots repeatedly while driving. When this happens the CCD and the center area of the DIM will go blank for a few moments and then start back up as if the vehicle has just been started up.
TJ312472017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This document is a Technical Journal: If the ?Hybrid System Failure? message is shown in DIM ,with DTC IEM-P0A1B47 or IEM-P0A1B62, follow procedure under SERVICE.
TJ315692017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This document is a Technical Journal: This software prevents the auto-close function from activating when the sunroof switch is pushed upward while the glass is in an open position. Follow the below Technician Instructions for Recall R89702, Panoramic Sun Roof Switch SW.
TJ29131.3.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. 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.
TJ31754.1.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This is a Technical Journal: If the customer experiences that the fuel gauge in the DIM is indicating zero but the distance to empty is still indicating some kilometers (miles), It is unlikely that the distance to empty indication is a result of a faulty fuel level sensor in the fuel tank. Instead perform a DIM Software upgrade according to VIDA. The calculation for the distance to empty value has been improved.
TJ26745.7.22017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This document is a Technical Journal: Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order.
TJ31798.1.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This document is a Technical Journal: Inverter Generator Module "DTC IGM-P0DFC00, Generator Position Sensor Not learned" may be noticed at a VIDA readout. No reported customer symptoms. Ignore the DTC, work is ongoing to find the root cause.
TJ31810.1.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This document is a Technical Journal: Service Campaign A39773 on model year 2016 XC90 vehicles equipped with the Premium Sound System. Volvo has identified that a filter diode in the Audio Module (AUD) may fail, resulting in no sound from the audio system. The corrective action is to replace the Audio Module.
A397732017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This document is a Quality Bulletin: Service Campaign A39773 on model year 2016 XC90 vehicles equipped with the Premium Sound System. Volvo has identified that a filter diode in the Audio Module (AUD) may fail, resulting in no sound from the audio system. The corrective action is to replace the Audio Module.
PB39-A397732017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This document is a Parts Bulletin: Service Campaign A39773 on model year 2016 XC90 vehicles equipped with the Premium Sound System. Volvo has identified that a filter diode in the Audio Module (AUD) may fail, resulting in no sound from the audio system. The corrective action is to replace the Audio Module.
TJ31360.1.12017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This TJ is only valid for SPA cars equipped with a CD player (also referred to as ODP or Optical Disc Player). If there is a problem loading software to a car equipped with a CD player, follow the instructions in TJ 31360
SPJ31722.1.12017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. A new feature will be available in VIDA version 16.4 where by users will be automatically informed when their passwords are about to expire. The pop-up window example, in the attachment, will be shown 14 days prior to the expiraton date. When this occurs, please change the password as soon as possible, in order to prevent from being locked out.
SPJ31721.1.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Below error message may be shown in VIDA when selecting the Software tab in VIDA. With this message, it will not be possible to purchase Software Products. "124 - Client ID is not registered"
SPJ31628.7.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. VIDA users are not able to check Operations & Packages An error message will be shown saying "Database error. Please contact System Administrator"

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