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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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TJ29131 7 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. 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.
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.
TJ316032017-10-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Volvo has identified that Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) may stick and not allow refrigerant to pass the shut off valve fast enough during opening. This condition can result in no or poor cooling in the passenger compartment, and/or noise from the Air Conditioning Compressor. Corrective Action is to replace the TXV.
PB87-A897722017-10-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Volvo has identified that Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) may stick and not allow refrigerant to pass the shut off valve fast enough during opening. This condition can result in no or poor cooling in the passenger compartment, and/or noise from the Air Conditioning Compressor. Corrective Action is to replace the TXV.
A897722017-10-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Volvo has identified that Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) may stick and not allow refrigerant to pass the shut off valve fast enough during opening. This condition can result in no or poor cooling in the passenger compartment, and/or noise from the Air Conditioning Compressor. Corrective Action is to replace the TXV.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
TJ309255020160922016-12-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE UNEXPECTED CLIMATE REGULATION DURING DRIVING, CLIMATE SYSTEM MIGHT SUDDENLY STARTS TO BLOW HOT/COLD AIR. CCM SW NOW IMPLEMENTED 2016W38 IN PRODUCTION AND FOR SERVICE. IN CASE OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS, PERFORM CCM SW UPGRADE ACCORDING TO VIDA. CHASSIS BREAK WILL BE UPDATED WHEN AVAILABLE.
TJ31216201604212016-12-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL : IF AN ENGINE STILL HAS A HIGH LEVEL OF OIL CONSUMPTION DESPITE FOLLOWING TJ30087, FOLLOW THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED UNDER SERVICE.
TJ31400201604212016-12-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL : FOR A NO CRANK, NO START CONDITION WHERE THE OBC (ON BOARD CHARGER) IS NOT RESPONDING IN VIDA (OBC_NOT_RESPONDING.JPG), AND THERE ARE NO RELATED DTCS, FOLLOW PROCEDURE UNDER SERVICE.
TJ30971201604192016-12-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL : WHEN ANY REPAIR IS MADE ON ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, MAKE SURE THAT THE VOLVO SPECIAL TOOL P/N 9512957 COOLANT FILLING EQUIPMENT IS USED, IN ORDER TO PREVENT FUTURE OVER TEMPERATURE DAMAGE ON ENGINE.
TJ31120201604122016-12-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL : * VSTG OP NO. ADDED. * TEXT ADDED UNDER SERVICE. “VSTG OP NO. SEE ATTACHMENT” * ENGINE VARIANT ADDED ECM=ENGINE CONTROL MODULE VIDA= VEHICLE INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS FOR AFTERSALES VSTG= VOLVO STANDARD TIME GUIDE IF THE “CHECK ENGINE” INDICATOR IS ON AND DTC ECM-P017100 IS POSTED, PLEASE FOLLOW ADVICE UNDER SERVICE.
TJ31319201604122016-12-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL : STRUCTURE WEEK CHANGED UNDER VEHICLE TYPE
SMB00340201604112016-12-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. THIS IS A SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN : TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE VOLVO’S OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE, VOLVO CAR CANADA LIMITED IS OFFERING THE VOLVO PREPAID MAINTENANCE (VPM) PROGRAM. THIS PLAN IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE BY PROVIDING MAINTENANCE AND WEAR COVERAGE AND WILL HELP ENSURE TROUBLE FREE OPERATION OF THEIR NEW VOLVO VEHICLE.
SMB00349201604112016-12-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. THIS IS A SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN : TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE VOLVO OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE, VOLVO CAR CANADA LIMITED OFFERED FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE (FSM) ON CERTAIN MY14, 15 AND 16 VEHICLES.
SMB00321201604112016-12-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. THIS IS A SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN : TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE CUSTOMER’S VOLVO OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE, VOLVO CAR USA, LLC ANNOUNCES THE MY 2013 – MY2016 VOLVO COMPLIMENTARY FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM USA.
SMB00321201604082016-12-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. THIS IS A SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN : TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE CUSTOMER’S VOLVO OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE, VOLVO CAR USA, LLC ANNOUNCES THE MY 2013 – MY2016 VOLVO COMPLIMENTARY FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM USA.

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