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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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TJ33723-1-02018-12-03. 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.
TJ330572018-11-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Configuration Test Software
TJ31558402018-11-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. If the rear Parking Assistance System (PAS) is not working and there is a message in DIM about ?Parking Assistance System service required? displayed in DIM, then it is possible that there is water ingress into rear park assist sensors and connectors caused by splices in the rear cable harness. If the sensors and connectors have water ingress then follow method in VIDA
TJ32747.1.12018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.
TJ31543.4.42018-11-05. 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.
TJ304992018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: This TJ is released to highlight the importance of not storing the remote control key close to objects that may shield radio communication between the remote control key and the car or could cause interference with they key signals..
PB28-S29842-12018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, XC70 & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design.
S29842-12018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a quality bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, V70XC & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design, per the VIDA instructions located in the VIDA path below. Information ? Repair - Removal, Replacement and Installation - 2 Engine With Mountings and Equipment, - 281 Ignition Coil, Spark Plug, Ignition Cable - Spark Plugs Note: If a scheduled vehicle maintenance service that requires spark plug replacement is performed with this service action, the vehicle owner should not be charged for the spark plug replacement. Please follow the scheduled vehicle maintenance service intervals for spark plug replacement regardless of when this service action is performed.
S298422018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a quality bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, V70XC & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design, per the VIDA instructions located in the VIDA path below. Information ? Repair - Removal, Replacement and Installation - 2 Engine With Mountings and Equipment, - 281 Ignition Coil, Spark Plug, Ignition Cable - Spark Plugs Note: If a scheduled vehicle maintenance service that requires spark plug replacement is performed with this service action, the vehicle owner should not be charged for the spark plug replacement. Please follow the scheduled vehicle maintenance service intervals for spark plug replacement regardless of when this service action is performed.
PB28-S298422018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, XC70 & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design.
ST-111A2018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MIDTRONICS PSC-550S and PSC-700 VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY information
SPJ331432018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Service Product Journal: Windows 7: Unable to open Wiring diagrams Windows 10: VIDA will crash when trying to open wiring diagram Final Solution: The only solution that we are aware of is to uninstall Adobe SVG viewer. Instructions below: Windows7/Windows 10: 1. Close VIDA. 2. Go into the Control Panel 3. Go into Program and Features - Uninstall program 4. Locate "Adobe SVG viewer" and uninstall it 5. Ignore any error message that might occur due to compability issues. 6. Start VIDA and try again.
PB28-S298422018-10-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, XC70 & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design.
S29842-12018-10-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a quality bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, V70XC & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design, per the VIDA instructions located in the VIDA path below. Information ? Repair - Removal, Replacement and Installation - 2 Engine With Mountings and Equipment, - 281 Ignition Coil, Spark Plug, Ignition Cable - Spark Plugs Note: If a scheduled vehicle maintenance service that requires spark plug replacement is performed with this service action, the vehicle owner should not be charged for the spark plug replacement. Please follow the scheduled vehicle maintenance service intervals for spark plug replacement regardless of when this service action is performed.
S298422018-10-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This is a quality bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, V70XC & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design, per the VIDA instructions located in the VIDA path below. Information ? Repair - Removal, Replacement and Installation - 2 Engine With Mountings and Equipment, - 281 Ignition Coil, Spark Plug, Ignition Cable - Spark Plugs Note: If a scheduled vehicle maintenance service that requires spark plug replacement is performed with this service action, the vehicle owner should not be charged for the spark plug replacement. Please follow the scheduled vehicle maintenance service intervals for spark plug replacement regardless of when this service action is performed.
SPJ331432018-10-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Service Product Journal: Windows 7: Unable to open Wiring diagrams Windows 10: VIDA will crash when trying to open wiring diagram Final Solution: The only solution that we are aware of is to uninstall Adobe SVG viewer. Instructions below: Windows7/Windows 10: 1. Close VIDA. 2. Go into the Control Panel 3. Go into Program and Features - Uninstall program 4. Locate "Adobe SVG viewer" and uninstall it 5. Ignore any error message that might occur due to compability issues. 6. Start VIDA and try again.
TJ3279110-2017-02018-03-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This is a Technical Journal: The Electric Distance To Empty shown in the DIM (Driver Information Module) when the high voltage battery is fully charged may be lower than previous after a recent software update. The actual range is the same, only the displayed range is affected. No service solution is currently available, work is ongoing.
TJ3129516-2017-02018-03-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. the infotainment system in the vehicle restarts 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.
TJ32903 2 0-20172018-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: The check engine light (CEL) may be illuminated without any other customer symptoms or the code BECM-P0CE100 is read out with VIDA. Please follow the advice under Service. BECM = Battery Electronic Control Module * Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543.
TJ31295 1 8-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. the infotainment system in the vehicle restarts 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.
TJ33070 1 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: DTC BECM-P060A00 may appear when performing VIDA read out. If the DTC is present please follow step under Service. Reported symptoms are: - Error message in DIM BECM = Battery Energy Control Module DIM = Driver Information Module Service: Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543.
PB28-001-2017-102018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Please return stock of part number 31380014 spark plug kit to your servicing distribution center.
TJ33070 1 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: DTC BECM-P060A00 may appear when performing VIDA read out. If the DTC is present please follow step under Service. Reported symptoms are: - Error message in DIM BECM = Battery Energy Control Module DIM = Driver Information Module Service: Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543.
TJ32958 1 1-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); BACK OVER PREVENTION. This is a Technical Journal: A whining or rattling sound may appear when revving up the engine. ( see attached sample files ). The sound may come from the balance shaft which is fitted in the oil sump area where the noise is most concentrated. A new design of the balance shaft is planned to be introduced 2018-Q2. Replace the balance shaft according the instructions in VIDA. Note: It's extremely important to adjust the new balance shaft with the correct tools according the instructions otherwise the sound may occur again in a short mileage.
TJ32903 2 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: The check engine light (CEL) may be illuminated without any other customer symptoms or the code BECM-P0CE100 is read out with VIDA. Please follow the advice under Service. BECM = Battery Electronic Control Module * Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543.

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