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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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PB28-001-2017-102018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Please return stock of part number 31380014 spark plug kit to your servicing distribution center.
TJ31295 1 8-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. the infotainment system in the vehicle restarts 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.
TJ33070 1 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: DTC BECM-P060A00 may appear when performing VIDA read out. If the DTC is present please follow step under Service. Reported symptoms are: - Error message in DIM BECM = Battery Energy Control Module DIM = Driver Information Module Service: Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543.
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.
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.
PB28-001-2017-102018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Please return stock of part number 31380014 spark plug kit to your servicing distribution center.
TJ31295 1 8-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. the infotainment system in the vehicle restarts 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.
TJ33070 1 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: DTC BECM-P060A00 may appear when performing VIDA read out. If the DTC is present please follow step under Service. Reported symptoms are: - Error message in DIM BECM = Battery Energy Control Module DIM = Driver Information Module Service: Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543.
TJ32958 1 1-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); BACK OVER PREVENTION. 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.
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.
TJ32161 3 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This is a Technical Journal: Vibrations due to wheels and tire uniformity / force variation. Before carrying out this TJ, always start with TJ 20803 to sort out if the problem is related to driveline or wheels.
TJ33239.1.0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SERVICE BRAKES. This is a Technical Journal: Brake vibrations due to lockable wheel screws
TJ32161.4.0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. TIRES. This is a Technical Journal: Vibrations due to wheels and tire uniformity / force variation. Before carrying out this TJ, always start with TJ 20803 to sort out if the problem is related to driveline or wheels.
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.
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.
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
SMB00-325-2017-12018-02-05. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; AIR BAGS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? Fixed Right ? First 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 . © 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC
S39820-2017-10-12018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. This is a Quality Bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S39820 on certain model year 2016 ? 2017 XC90 T8 Hybrid vehicles. Volvo has identified that the remote start functionality may be missing. The corrective action is to download Engine Remote Start Application 31678916.
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.

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