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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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TJ312952017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This docuement is a Technical Journal: The infotainment system in the vehicle re-starts 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.
TJ312472017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This document is a Technical Journal: If the ?Hybrid System Failure? message is shown in DIM ,with DTC IEM-P0A1B47 or IEM-P0A1B62, follow procedure under SERVICE.
TJ313532017-08-03. Service bulletin. STEERING:COLUMN. This document is a Techncial Journal: If heavy shudder occurs directly after turning 90 degrees from a standstill, then follow advice under service.
TJ315692017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This document is a Technical Journal: This software prevents the auto-close function from activating when the sunroof switch is pushed upward while the glass is in an open position. Follow the below Technician Instructions for Recall R89702, Panoramic Sun Roof Switch SW.
TJ31007.8.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This is a Technical Journal: If symptom of noise occurs from the rear brakes during braking follow advice under service. New brake pads have been implemented for service and production , 2015week34. 31471266 Comfort brake pads, only for cars with VDN code RC02 An improved rear brake disc with changed composition is planned to be available in the end of June 2016, For cars built before chassis number 22196, replace rear brake pads according to VIDA. For cars built after chassis number 22196 or are already have the latest brake pads, try to hold the repair until the new rear brake disc is available.
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
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.
TJ31754.1.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This is a Technical Journal: If the customer experiences that the fuel gauge in the DIM is indicating zero but the distance to empty is still indicating some kilometers (miles), It is unlikely that the distance to empty indication is a result of a faulty fuel level sensor in the fuel tank. Instead perform a DIM Software upgrade according to VIDA. The calculation for the distance to empty value has been improved.
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.
TJ29122.2.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE. This is a Technical Journal: The front park assist sensor bracket may come loose from the lower grill. The clamping force on the bracket in the lower grill may be too low. Service: In case of customer complaints of a loose park assist sensor bracket, follow the instruction to assemble a foam block on the bracket to increase the clamping force.
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.
TJ30934.3.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS. This is a Technical Journal: If squealing noise occurs from front brakes on cars built before chassis number 040328, then Replace front discs according to VIDA, the new brake discs have changed metal composition in order to reduce squealing noise. Also replace front brake pads if vehicle is built before 15w19, or after 15w20 if the brake pads are worn down or there has been a previous attempt to grease or chamfer the pads to repair the car.
PB65-0082017-08-03. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This Parts Bulletin was issued to Parts Managers, Please return stock of part number's 31406337, 31406349, 31406350 bushing kits to your servicing distribution center. New versions are 31476221, 31476223, 31476222
TJ26745.7.22017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This document is a Technical Journal: Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order.
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".
TJ30762.2.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. This document is a Technical Journal: A rattling noise may occur while closing the front door with the window in down position. Only vehicles with non-laminated glass can be affected. Add a felt tape P/N 30788314 (max 2 mm thickness) on the front door glass run channel according to service instruction.
TJ31798.1.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This document is a Technical Journal: Inverter Generator Module "DTC IGM-P0DFC00, Generator Position Sensor Not learned" may be noticed at a VIDA readout. No reported customer symptoms. Ignore the DTC, work is ongoing to find the root cause.
TJ31810.1.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This document is a Technical Journal: Service Campaign A39773 on model year 2016 XC90 vehicles equipped with the Premium Sound System. Volvo has identified that a filter diode in the Audio Module (AUD) may fail, resulting in no sound from the audio system. The corrective action is to replace the Audio Module.
A397732017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This document is a Quality Bulletin: Service Campaign A39773 on model year 2016 XC90 vehicles equipped with the Premium Sound System. Volvo has identified that a filter diode in the Audio Module (AUD) may fail, resulting in no sound from the audio system. The corrective action is to replace the Audio Module.
PB39-A397732017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This document is a Parts Bulletin: Service Campaign A39773 on model year 2016 XC90 vehicles equipped with the Premium Sound System. Volvo has identified that a filter diode in the Audio Module (AUD) may fail, resulting in no sound from the audio system. The corrective action is to replace the Audio Module.
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
TJ31007.6.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS. If symptom of noise occurs from the rear brakes during braking follow advice under service. New brake pads have been implemented for service and production , 2015week34. 31471266 Comfort brake pads, only for cars with VDN code RC02 An improved rear brake disc with changed composition is planned to be available in the end of June 2016, For cars built before chassis number 22196, replace rear brake pads according to VIDA. For cars built after chassis number 22196 or are already have the latest brake pads, try to hold the repair until the new rear brake disc is available.
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
SPJ31722.1.12017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. A new feature will be available in VIDA version 16.4 where by users will be automatically informed when their passwords are about to expire. The pop-up window example, in the attachment, will be shown 14 days prior to the expiraton date. When this occurs, please change the password as soon as possible, in order to prevent from being locked out.
SPJ31721.1.02017-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Below error message may be shown in VIDA when selecting the Software tab in VIDA. With this message, it will not be possible to purchase Software Products. "124 - Client ID is not registered"

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