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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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SMB88-001A-2018-2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SEAT BELTS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
TJ34206.1.0-20182019-03-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Damaged throttle body due to showroom device. To protect the throttle housing when using Volvo Car Showmode kit in the specified cars, always remove the connector from the throttle housing (see picture 34206.jpg) A new software for the BRIGO device is under development to avoid this damage. Make sure that the BRIGO device always updated with the latest software.
ST-230-2018-11-22019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Special Tool bulletin: Mandatory allocation of special tools
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
SMB00-321-2018-12019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance 'FSM330' MY2013- 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.
TJ34141.1.0-20182019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: Performing a Total Upgrade, Service 2.0 or PDS Upgrade after the 2018 week 40 software release, will reset the sound settings back to default settings on the MY 2016 - 2018 vehicles listed above. The new software packages contain updated IHU software that will reset all customer sound settings such as treble, bass, balance and equalizer settings which will go back to default settings after the upgrade. For reference, please see attached example picture “Sound.jpg”. This applies to ALL driver profiles saved in the IHU. The VIDA IHU Diagnostic Sequences for Enabling the “Export profile to USB” menu will function after this upgrade.
TJ34123.1.3-20182019-03-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Technical Journal: T8 P0EA773 Auxiliary Cooling System Performance
TJ34222.1.1-20182019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Addition of USB Hub and Android Auto
TJ33854.3.0-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is Technical Journal: Intermittent low performance + triple ECM DTC. Do not replace any parts for these cases. A new software for the ECM (engine control module) is under development and is planned to be released Q4-2018
TJ26745.13.1-2012019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
TJ34123.1.6-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: T8 P0EA773 Auxiliary Cooling System Performance
TJ30517.5.0-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Rear air suspension - air spring dust cover comes loose REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30517 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2015 06 26 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 7261 Cylinder ; bellows Page 1 of 5 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 30517 A.jpg 0.1709 MB TJ 30517 B.jpg 0.7789 MB TJ 30517 Parking Position.jpg 0.1385 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 256 2016 - 9999 21 0000001 - 0999999 201505 - 999952 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description 1F Springs and wheels / Component springs / wheels wrong installation / missing E7 Suspension / Unusual noise VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 76419 Level control complete 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 . ? 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 30517 Text DESCRIPTION : If the vehicle is lifted , the dust cover on the rear air spring ( s ) may come loose ( see attached picture ? TJ 30517 A ? ) . Vehicle Report : Yes , please submit Vehicle Reports for case building purposes . Use concern area ? Vehicle Report ? and sub concern area ? Support Not Needed ? , use function group 7261 . A vehicle report should be completed with : - - a picture or information from the label on the assembly showing the manufacturing information ( production date ) . See attachment TJ 30517 B for example . - - a picture of how the cable tie was mounted initially ( location of end position ) Service : - - Follow the instru
TJ34502.1.0-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; STRUCTURE. This is a Technical Journal: Tailgate opening by foot movement detection
TJ33931.5.0-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: SPA Hybrid Irregular electrical distance to empty after software upgrade
TJ33546.1.1-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: DTC BECM-P0C4200 and possible Check Engine Lamp
SMB00-436-2019-02019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The Certified by Volvo warranty on all vehicles certified and retailed on or after November 1, 2018 will be administered and paid through the Volvo warranty system.
TJ33546.1.0-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This is a Technical Journal: DTC BECM-P0C4200 and possible Check Engine Lamp
TJ33931.4.0-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: SPA Hybrid Irregular electrical distance to empty after software upgrade
TJ17076.11.0-2012019-03-25. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Technical Journal TITLE : Headlamp , Leak Test REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States TJ 17076 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2012 10 11 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3521 Headlamp , complete Page 1 of 24 Attachment File Name File Size S80 - V70 - XC70 . pdf 0.5641 MB S60 - XC60 . pdf 0.5868 MB C30 - S40 - V50 - C70 . pdf 0.4175 MB XC90 . pdf 0.6020 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2007 - 9999 0000850 - 9999999 200605 - 999952 134 2011 - 9999 0000194 - 9999999 201020 - 999952 135 2008 - 2010 0000395 - 9999999 200720 - 999952 136 2008 - 9999 0000400 - 9999999 200720 - 999952 156 2010 - 9999 0000395 - 9999999 200720 - 999952 275 2003 - 9999 0000690 - 9999999 200232 - 999952 533 2007 - 9999 0000261 - 9999999 200637 - 999952 542 2006 - 9999 0000590 - 0999999 200549 - 999952 544 2004 - 2010 0000295 - 0999999 200339 - 999952 545 2004 - 2010 0000133 - 0999999 200347 - 999952 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description W4 Headlights / Moisture / mist on inside of lens WG Headlights / Lens broken / chipped / cracked / distorted ? 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 . © 2012 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Technical Journal 17076 DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Text CSC = Customer Symptom Code DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code Note ! If using a printed copy of this Retailer Technical Journal , first check for the latest online version . DESCRIPTION : The headlamp assembly may have condensation caused by moisture inside of lens . Some condensation is normal and not considered a defect . Automotive lamps are designed as an open system and atmospheric humidity can enter the lamp and also exit . The moisture disappears over a time period through the air v
TJ33358.5.1-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Replacement of ERAD components. Follow instruction for the replacement of the ERAD.
TJ34445.1.1-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. This is a Technical Journal: Loss of rear door locks / window functions
TJ31514.2.0-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. this a Technical Journal: ASDM = Active Safety Domain Master To prevent unnecessary replacements of ASDM and as a troubleshooting aid for the Intellisafe system, please follow the advice in Technical Journal
TJ31423.12.0-2012019-03-25. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
SMB00-436-2018-12019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The Certified by Volvo warranty on all vehicles certified and retailed on or after November 1, 2018 will be administered and paid through the Volvo warranty system.
TJ33165.4.0-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Ghost DTC set, VCM-B15F855, CEM-B158151

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