WenmarOpen by Wenmar Pro

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.

By type

By component

By trouble code

By topic

Only bulletins with component: Equipment and accessories are shown. Show all

Bulletins, newest first
TJ32958 1 1-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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.
TJ33239.1.0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SERVICE BRAKES. This is a Technical Journal: Brake vibrations due to lockable wheel screws
TJ20803.15.0-2012018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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
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.
TJ20803 14 0-2012018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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
ST-223-2017-10-02018-02-05. Service bulletin. COMMUNICATION; EQUIPMENT. Please produce a special tool bulletin with the attached information
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
C100062018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document is a Quality Bulletin: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch a Courtesy Upgrade on certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles. Courtesy Upgrade C10006 includes the following updates that will provide our customers with the best possible connected vehicle experience. This upgrade prepares the vehicle for Apple CarPlay functionality.
PB260-0342018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document is a Parts Bulletin: Please return stock of part number 31439968 Thermostat to your servicing Distribution Center.
SPJ31760202018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. VIDA will run slow after some time. VIDA might freeze. Certain operations might stop working. In order to release stored session memory, restart VIDA as needed throughout the day in order to minimize the risk to experience above symptoms.
TJ31698102018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This document is a Technical Journal: If you experience difficulty programming remote keys on Hybrid vehicles, please follow the advise in Technical Journal under service.
TJ31385102018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This document is a Technical Journal: In the event of a damaged floor harness, Instead of replacing terminals, a floor harness can be repaired according to the method in VIDA under Bulletins/ Product fix/Special tools Bulletins/3 Electrical/ 371 Cables.
TJ31514102018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document is a Technical Journal: ASDM = Active Safety Domain Master To prevent unnecessary replacements of ASDM and as a troubleshooting aid for the Intellisafe system, please follow the advice in Technical Journal
TJ3235310-2017-02018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Customer may hear a high frequency noise from the climate system shortly after starting the car. New foam rings between upper actuators (4 zones) and shafts in the Climate unit have been implemented in plant from 2017w04. In case of customer complaints, install new foamrings according the attached instruction. S/V90 4-zone XC90 4-zone S/V90 2-zone XC90 2-zone
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.
PB51-001-2017-062018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Please return stock of part number 31400779 Brake Disc Kit to your servicing distribution center.
SPJ315932017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. There has been an increasing amount of reports where users state that its not possible to perform a vehicle readout when pressing ?Connect? There will be an error message asking the user if they wants to retry after an error message saying ?Error occurred during complete read out for VIN ?This error message is generic and could be caused by other problems
PB84-P894052017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Parts Bulletin:VOLVO EMBLEM EXTENDED. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for the VOLVO Iron Mark logo emblem on the radiator grille to peel off. The corrective action is to replace the VOLVO emblem on the radiator
TJ31826.1.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This is a Technical Journal: If a customer experience an incorrect ambient temperature reading in DIM or reduced A/C performance due to a defective ambient temp sensor, and the symptom is confirmed, replace the ambient temperature sensor P/N 31442888 in the outer rear view mirror.
TJ31286.1.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. This is a Technical Journal: If a customer experience an incorrect ambient temperature reading in DIM or reduced A/C performance due to a defective ambient temp sensor, and the symptom is confirmed, replace the ambient temperature sensor P/N 31442888 in the outer rear view mirror.
TJ31491.1.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This document is a Technical Journal: If the air outlet on rear center console comes loose (see picture "TJ 31491.pdf") follow the instructions under "Service". It can be noticed by the air adjustment wheels are hard to turn or by a gap above the air outlet. Add tape, p/n 30643492 according to repair method "TJ 31491 service.pdf".
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
TJ20803.9.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
TJ31236.8.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension and if customer is complaining over a knock/rattle/clatter noise from the front suspension when driving on rough roads or over a road hump, then follow the advice under Service.
TJ313192017-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. *No Description

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.