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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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SMB88-001A2018-11-05. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
TJ32033.2.02018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. 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.
TJ32469.1.02018-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable
TJ31543.4.42018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other vehicles.The attached checklists can be used for restoring customer settings, where applicable.
TJ324692018-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable
TJ329212018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This is a Technical Journal: Infotainment system switches to FM radio source at random
TJ304992018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: This TJ is released to highlight the importance of not storing the remote control key close to objects that may shield radio communication between the remote control key and the car or could cause interference with they key signals..
PB28-S29842-12018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, XC70 & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design.
S29842-12018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a quality bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, V70XC & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design, per the VIDA instructions located in the VIDA path below. Information ? Repair - Removal, Replacement and Installation - 2 Engine With Mountings and Equipment, - 281 Ignition Coil, Spark Plug, Ignition Cable - Spark Plugs Note: If a scheduled vehicle maintenance service that requires spark plug replacement is performed with this service action, the vehicle owner should not be charged for the spark plug replacement. Please follow the scheduled vehicle maintenance service intervals for spark plug replacement regardless of when this service action is performed.
S298422018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a quality bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, V70XC & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design, per the VIDA instructions located in the VIDA path below. Information ? Repair - Removal, Replacement and Installation - 2 Engine With Mountings and Equipment, - 281 Ignition Coil, Spark Plug, Ignition Cable - Spark Plugs Note: If a scheduled vehicle maintenance service that requires spark plug replacement is performed with this service action, the vehicle owner should not be charged for the spark plug replacement. Please follow the scheduled vehicle maintenance service intervals for spark plug replacement regardless of when this service action is performed.
PB28-S298422018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, XC70 & 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the spark plugs may crack due to abnormal combustion. The corrective action is replacement of the spark plugs with a new and improved design.
PB39-0262018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please return stock of 31659854 charger to your servicing distribution center.
ST-111A2018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MIDTRONICS PSC-550S and PSC-700 VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY information
SPJ331432018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Service Product Journal: Windows 7: Unable to open Wiring diagrams Windows 10: VIDA will crash when trying to open wiring diagram Final Solution: The only solution that we are aware of is to uninstall Adobe SVG viewer. Instructions below: Windows7/Windows 10: 1. Close VIDA. 2. Go into the Control Panel 3. Go into Program and Features - Uninstall program 4. Locate "Adobe SVG viewer" and uninstall it 5. Ignore any error message that might occur due to compability issues. 6. Start VIDA and try again.
SPJ331522018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This is a Service Product Journal:
TJ32161.62018-11-05. 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.
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.
TJ337942018-11-05. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES. This is a Technical Journal: Replacement of (LPS)Low Pressure Sensor and fuel line P5. If the car is equipped with a Cooper LPS P/N 31478293/31405791, replace it with a new Sensata sensor P/N 31432653 that is included in a kit P/N 32242869 together with the appropriate feed line packed in a plastic bag. All required parts are included in the kit. Follow the instructions on how to replace the involved parts in VIDA VCC-412342-12
TJ32161.12018-11-05. Service bulletin. TIRES; 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.
ST-2282018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT. This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Kits 33300313 and 33300315
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.
TJ298182018-10-29. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. This is a Technical Journal: If the vehicle is equipped with indirect tire pressure monitoring sensors (I-TPMS) (VDN codes: PU02, PU03, PU04), and there is a warning message in the DIM about Low tire pressure and DTC BCM-C007768, follow advice under Service.
TJ309342018-10-29. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 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.
TJ298182018-10-29. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. This is a Technical Journal: If the vehicle is equipped with indirect tire pressure monitoring sensors (I-TPMS) (VDN codes: PU02, PU03, PU04), and there is a warning message in the DIM about Low tire pressure and DTC BCM-C007768, follow advice under Service.
TJ309342018-10-29. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 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.

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