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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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TJ34262-1-0-20182019-04-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. This is a Technical Journal: Wind noise, front and/or rear door area
SMB88-001A-2018-2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEAT BELTS. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
TJ30517.6.0-20192019-04-15. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:REAR. 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
TJ26745.13.3-2012019-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. 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.
TJ34551.1.1-20192019-04-15. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Rear Window Defrost will not Stay Activated. Total Upgrade should be used if there are any upgrades available. - Perform an IHU Reload
TJ20803.20.0-2012019-04-15. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. 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
ST-001-2019-03-02019-04-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
TJ30816-2-0-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This is a Technical Journal: Unwanted call(s) come in through VOC system. If the above symptom(s) should occur, please perform a Total Upgrade
ST-002-2018-08-12019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
ST-227-2018-08-12019-04-08. Service bulletin. WHEELS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
TJ33867-1-1-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; TIRES. This is a Technical Journal: we find with automobiles. Radial force variation ( RFV ) is a condition where excessive run out will create the same symptom as an unbalanced tire. Tire balancing should be checked and corrected as needed but is not always the solution. Road Force balancing detects assembly run out measured under load simulating real world driving conditions and will provide a solution to match mount the tire and rim to minimize loaded run out.
PB31-004-2018-082019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This is a Parts Bulletin: 12 Volt support batteries, part number 30659531 must be maintained 9 months from the month of manufacture and every 9 months thereafter.To maintain the battery, connect the battery to an appropriate 12V battery charger. Please follow all precautions that apply when charging a larger main lead-acid battery. The battery will self-discharge over time and if allowed to be left at a sufficiently low voltage, it will become permanently damaged. The battery must have a minimum voltage of 9 volts to be installed in a vehicle.
TJ34013-1-2-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
SMB00-006C-2018-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
SMB00-006-2018-02019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Software Installation Policy changes.
PB77-017-2018-032019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; WHEELS. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
SPJ33644-1-0-2012019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Product Journal. High Voltage Gloves. Proper use and handling when working on hybrid vehicles
TJ298182019-04-08. 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.
TJ309342019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; 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.
PB85-056-2018-082019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Please return stock of Heaters 32206448, 32206450 to your servicing distribution center.
TJ33616-1-1-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. This is a Technical Journal: If the front seat belt catch makes noise when moving against the seat upholstery, follow instruction under Service. Add adhesive tape.
PB85-055-2018-032019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Please return stock of part number 39825191 side panel to your servicing distribution center.
PB82-005-2018-032019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Please return stock of part numbers 39849933, 39849999 fender flare to your servicing distribution center.
SMB00-006C-2018-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
TJ33633-1-2-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: No Internet Connection With Car Modem/"SIM Card Not Inserted" message. In order to restore the connectivity functions, the "Roaming" function must be activated in the vehicle menus.

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