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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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36865.1.12024-04-10. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; SEATS. This is a Technical Journal: Squeak noise from second row outer seats over bumps. Apply PFPE Anti squeak spray, p/n 30749880 spray.
TJ320252023-04-24. Service bulletin. SEATS. Seat hard to push back, second row seat (7 seater)
TJ32025.1.0-20162021-05-10. Service bulletin. SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT. Seat hard to push back, second row seat (7 seater)
TJ33617.2.1-20212021-03-08. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SEAT HEATER:MAT. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat heater, function control. If not working check the heating grid wiring.
TJ33617.2.0-20202020-02-24. Service bulletin. SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat heater, function control. If not working check the heating grid wiring.
TJ32025.5.0-20192019-12-09. Service bulletin. SEATS. This is a Technical Journal: Seat hard to push back, second row seat (7 seater) Func Group 8531 In some cars one or more of the following may appear: - Outer seat in second row is hard to move back after entrance to third row. Page 1 and 2 in attachment. - Backrest folds back too early (before seat is slide back). Page 1 - Outer seat in second row is hard to move or makes rattling noise over the rails. Page 3 - Gap closer (hinge cover) gets stuck and breaks. Page 4 . These repairs can be done without removing the seat from the car.
TJ30599.3.1-20162019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. When driving on rough roads, a creaking/squeaking noise can be heard from the second row seats. Add felt tape on the top half of the striker pins, according to attached files. * Use new tape, (Service kit) p/n 31447976.
TJ30961.4.0-20162019-11-18. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: The front passenger seat heater may not start or turns itself off after a few minutes of driving. A new IHU (Integrated Head Unit) software with changed functionality has been introduced in week 46, 2016. Download a Total Upgrade in accordance with VIDA (Vehicle Information and Diagnostics for Aftersales) instructions and TJ 31543. The new software can be used on all cars from production start.
TJ32005.1.1-20162019-11-18. Service bulletin. SEATS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Leather seats, improvements on wrinkles and wear. Always replace both together, seat cushion upholstery and seat cushion foam . Both sides (Driver and/or passenger) should not be replaced as a pair if only one side has an issue. The backrest does not have to be replaced if only the seat cushion has an issue.
TJ30599.3.2-20172019-11-12. Service bulletin. SEATS. When driving on rough roads, a creaking/squeaking noise can be heard from the second row seats. Add felt tape on the top half of the striker pins, according to attached files. * Use new tape, (Service kit) p/n 31447976.
TJ30962 2 0-20172019-08-05. Service bulletin. SEATS. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Front seat back uneven , lumbar support loose REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30962 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America 2015 - 12 - 07 2015 - 12 - 23 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 8524 Backrest cushion Page 1 of 9 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 30962 . pdf 3.7335 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 256 2016 - 2016 0000561 - 0999999 201505 - 999952 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description S1 Seat upholstery / padding / Loose , poor fit , warped , wrinkled or soft / hard VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 98561 - 2 Lumbar support adjust acc . to TJ30962 DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes ? 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 30962 Text DESCRIPTION : If a front seat back looks uneven when the lumbar support is used , the lumbar support may be loose . VEHICLE REPORT : Yes , please submit a Vehicle Report if the service solution described in this TJ has no effect . Use concern area ? Vehicle Report ? and sub concern area ? Support not needed ? , use function group 8524 . SERVICE : Use strip clamp 983750 to fasten the steel reinforcement in the foam to the hooks . Do this on both front seats . Follow attached repair method . To view TJ attachment continue to next page . This TJ has one attachment . Page 2 of 9 2015 - 12 - 23 Volvo Car Customer Service TJ 30962 Page 1 ( 7 ) Title Front seat Action Product fix Operation number : 98561 - 2 Issue Date Reason 1 2015 - 12 First issue Affected vehicles Model year Model 2016 XC90 ( 16 - ) Materials Materials Qty . Part No . Notes Strip clamp 4.0
TJ34494-1-0-20192019-04-08. Service bulletin. SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. This is a Technical Journal: T8 Seat/Steering Wheel Heat Inop using Remote Parking Climate w/VOC app
TJ34494-1-0-20192019-04-01. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. This is a Technical Journal: T8 Seat/Steering Wheel Heat Inop using Remote Parking Climate w/VOC app
TJ34279.1.1-20182019-03-25. Service bulletin. STEERING; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. This is a Technical Journal: T8 Seat/Steering Wheel Heating Function with Volvo On Call Mobile App
TJ320252018-11-19. Service bulletin. SEATS. This is a Technical Journal: Seat hard to push back, second row seat (7 seater) Func Group 8531 In some cars one or more of the following may appear: - Outer seat in second row is hard to move back after entrance to third row. Page 1 and 2 in attachment. - Backrest folds back too early (before seat is slide back). Page 1 - Outer seat in second row is hard to move or makes rattling noise over the rails. Page 3 - Gap closer (hinge cover) gets stuck and breaks. Page 4 . These repairs can be done without removing the seat from the car.
TJ336172018-11-05. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER; SEATS. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat heater, function control. If not working check the heating grid wiring.
TJ30599.6.02018-11-05. Service bulletin. SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. When driving on rough roads, a creaking/squeaking noise can be heard from the second row seats. Add felt tape on the top half of the striker pins, according to attached files. * Use new tape, (Service kit) p/n 31447976.
TJ32508 3 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat backrest, too much play. The locking retainer/washer must not be tight against the seat frame. It must have a play of 1,0mm +/-0,5mm.
TJ32508 3 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat backrest, too much play. The locking retainer/washer must not be tight against the seat frame. It must have a play of 1,0mm +/-0,5mm.
TJ3250821-2017-02018-01-22. Service bulletin. SEATS. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat backrest, too much play. The locking retainer/washer must not be tight against the seat frame. It must have a play of 1,0mm +/-0,5mm.
TJ305992017-08-03. Service bulletin. SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. When driving on rough roads, a creaking/squeaking noise can be heard from the second row seats. Add felt tape on the top half of the striker pins, according to attached files. * Use new tape, (Service kit) p/n 31447976.
TJ319131020160922016-12-29. Service bulletin. SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE A NOISE IN SECOND ROW SEAT WHILE DRIVING. THIS APPLIES ONLY FOR 7-SEATED CARS. SERVICE: REMOVE ALL 6 END CAPS AS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHED PICTURE.

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