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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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TJ34567.1.2-20202020-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This is a Technical Journal: DTC SRS-B15381B High Voltage battery loop control. The resistance of the circuit can be monitored using the SRS parameter "High voltage battery power supply disconnect"
TJ34803.2.0-20202020-11-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. This is a Technical Journal: Title II-TPMS calibration after SW upgrade In the new SW, released May 2019, the picture in the Centre Display for I-TPMS is showing a "spinning wheel", while calibration is ongoing. The calibration function itself is not changed compared to previous SW versions, it is only how it is presented in the center display that has been changed.A new calibration will start automatically as soon as the VDDM SW is upgraded.
TJ29012.6.0-20202020-11-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Leather dashboard , leather comes loose REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 29012 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2015 06 26 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 8811 Instrument panel Page 1 of 3 Attachment File Name File Size Leather dashboard.jpg 1.2691 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2012 - 2015 0151101 - 0182120 201120 - 201402 136 2012 - 2015 0118101 - 0191314 201120 - 201402 156 2014 - 2015 0500127 - 0755266 201320 - 201416 542 2012 - 2013 0123001 - 0144301 201146 - 201325 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description L9 Instrument panel / dashboard / Loose , poor fit , warped , wrinkled N2 Instrument panel / dashboard / Blistered / bubbled / peeled VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 88107 - 2 Dashboard replace . ? 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 29012 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 . Text DESCRIPTION : Leather on dashboard may come loose on small areas . PRODUCT MODIFICATION : The amount of glue used for fastening the leather has been increased and * finetuned . Process has been optimized and more measurements introduced . MATERIAL RETURN : Material for analysis can be requested in Vehicle Report . In other cases , follow normal routines . Vehicle Report : When submitting a Vehicle Report for a condition described in this TJ , use concern area ? Vehicle Report and sub concern area ? Support Not Needed ? with function group 8811 . Service : I
TJ33442.10.0-2022020-11-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a technical Journal:If the vehicle has a click sound from the left engine pad, follow the advice under "Service". Make sure that the sound is coming from the engine pad, NOT from the drive shaft. Remove the left engine pad and split by removing the small screw. Lubricate with graphite grease (PN 1161851) on points as in attachment. Torque for small screw is 8 nm.
TJ35662.1.0-20202020-11-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation - broken guide pin. Replace broken guide pin
SMB00-015-2020-12020-11-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Service Manager Bulletin : Volvo Electric Vehicle Technical De-Energization Permit to Work Form
SMB00-015-2020-12020-11-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin : Volvo Electric Vehicle Technical De-Energization Permit to Work Form
TJ35037.1.2-20202020-10-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Infotainment System Reboots Repeatedly after Software Download
TJ33358.6.0-20202020-10-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: Replacement of ERAD components. Follow instruction for the replacement of the ERAD.
ST-001-2020-09-12020-10-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
TJ34241.2.1-20202020-09-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: 12V battery message and DTC CEM-B129F96
TJ35514.1.0-20202020-07-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval for VCM Replacement
SMB39-015-2020-02020-07-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Prior Approval for VCM Replacement
TJ20803.21.1-2022020-03-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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
SMB00-321-2020-02020-03-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance 'FSM330' MY2013 and later. Factory Scheduled Maintenance up to the first 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) as recommended in the Volvo Warranty and Maintenance Information booklet.
SJ1000167-2020-02020-03-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool
TJ34948.2.0-20202020-02-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: IHU, screech noise from sound system when ending phone call.
C10006-2020-01-22020-02-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Jason Guidi Manager - Warranty , Regulatory & Compliance November 23 , 2015 To : All U.S . and Canadian Volvo Retailers Subject : XC90 Courtesy Upgrade C10006 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 . rd ? Vehicles Retailed ( RDR?d ) before November 23 2015 will have the functionality automatically activated when this upgrade is performed . These Vehicles will have VDN 8G02 visible in the Variant Attributes tab in VIDA . rd ? Vehicles Retailed ( RDR?d ) on or after November 23 2015 can have the functionality activated as a purchased accessory after this upgrade is performed . These Vehicles will have VDN 8G01 visible in the Variant Attributes tab in VIDA . Sensus Connect improvements also included : - HERE navigation maps and speech software - More map details , improved speech input and performance - Real Time Traffic Information provided by INRIX - Default solution in addition to SXM Traffic - Digital Owner?s Manual update with new interface Volvo Cars of North America , LLC 1 Volvo Drive Rockleigh , NJ 07647 201 - 768 - 7300 1 ( 3 ) www.volvocars.com / us Additional connectivity apps will become available via the in - car Remote Update Service : - Pandora ( not available in Canada ) - Yelp - Find Parking ( no pay function available at this time ) - Glympse ( delayed availability ) ( The Map Update must be downloaded according to SPJ 29181 . ) PLEASE NOTE : It is VERY important to perform the courtesy upgrade according to the following upgrade sequence : 1 . Download Map file to a USB memory . 2 . Connect the power supply unit to the car . 3 . Perform XC90 Courtesy Upgrade - Step 1 . 4 . Perform XC90 Courtesy Upgrade - Step 2
ST-236-2020-01-22020-02-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Jason Guidi Manager - Warranty , Regulatory & Compliance November 23 , 2015 To : All U.S . and Canadian Volvo Retailers Subject : XC90 Courtesy Upgrade C10006 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 . rd ? Vehicles Retailed ( RDR?d ) before November 23 2015 will have the functionality automatically activated when this upgrade is performed . These Vehicles will have VDN 8G02 visible in the Variant Attributes tab in VIDA . rd ? Vehicles Retailed ( RDR?d ) on or after November 23 2015 can have the functionality activated as a purchased accessory after this upgrade is performed . These Vehicles will have VDN 8G01 visible in the Variant Attributes tab in VIDA . Sensus Connect improvements also included : - HERE navigation maps and speech software - More map details , improved speech input and performance - Real Time Traffic Information provided by INRIX - Default solution in addition to SXM Traffic - Digital Owner?s Manual update with new interface Volvo Cars of North America , LLC 1 Volvo Drive Rockleigh , NJ 07647 201 - 768 - 7300 1 ( 3 ) www.volvocars.com / us Additional connectivity apps will become available via the in - car Remote Update Service : - Pandora ( not available in Canada ) - Yelp - Find Parking ( no pay function available at this time ) - Glympse ( delayed availability ) ( The Map Update must be downloaded according to SPJ 29181 . ) PLEASE NOTE : It is VERY important to perform the courtesy upgrade according to the following upgrade sequence : 1 . Download Map file to a USB memory . 2 . Connect the power supply unit to the car . 3 . Perform XC90 Courtesy Upgrade - Step 1 . 4 . Perform XC90 Courtesy Upgrade - Step 2
TJ32033.5.0-20202020-02-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STEERING. This is a Technical Journal: Audio switches on right side of steering wheel, intermittent no function. If the mentioned symptom occurs, the driver can push the button "Open/Close Menu" twice (marked as "4" in attachment) as a temporary solution. There is no need to replace any parts due to this symptom; it will be corrected in a future software.
TJ20803.21.0-2022020-02-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. 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-001-2020-01-22020-02-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
TJ34648.1.3-20192020-01-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval - Lack of airflow causing poor cabin cooling
TJ35058.1.3-20192020-01-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions
TJ35344.1.1-20192020-01-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This is a Technical Journal: Removal of "SiriusXM Subscription has Expired" Message

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