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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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SPJ32225.1.0-2012019-11-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Product Journal TITLE: Message shown while trying to add software part number manually in VIDA
TJ32183.1.1-20162019-11-12. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Technical Journal TITLE: Service Action S89807: Exterior door handle tape
R89707-2016-12-22019-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Quality Bulletin TITLE: Recall R89707: Air Conditioning Drain Hose Model Year 2016 - 2017 XC90, 2017 S90
PB87-R89707-20162019-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Parts Bulletin TITLE: Recall R89707: Air Conditioning Drain Hose Model Year 2016 XC90 & S90
PB87-024-2016-122019-11-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS. Parts Bulletin TITLE: Parts Return: 31469071 Hose
PB36-061-2016-122019-11-12. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: OTHER; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: OTHER. Parts Bulletin TITLE: Parts Return: 31419709 Sensor
TJ34222 1 4 20192019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Model year 2016 XC90s were built with a single USB port which is not capable of supporting Android Auto functionality. Should a customer request to have this functionality added to their car, it can be added at no cost to them by following the instructions under Service.
TJ32469 5 0 20192019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable
TJ29818 9 0-20192019-09-23. 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.
SPJ34549 2 0-2012019-09-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This is a Service Product Journal: Template Bumperskin Towbar Hitch, a template needs to be used to make the cut.
SMB00 340 2019-02019-09-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. CUSTOMER OFFER To further enhance the Volvo?s ownership experience , Volvo Cars of Canada Corp . is offering the Volvo Prepaid Maintenance ( VPM ) program . This plan is designed to enhance customer ownership experience by providing maintenance and wear coverage and will help ensure trouble free operation of their new Volvo vehicle . VPM is available for purchase on all MY2014 and later Volvo vehicles sold or leased in Canada . VPM is a Canada specific program and is valid only when services are performed at an authorized Canadian Volvo Retailer subject to all applicable exclusions or limitations . Note : It is the servicing retailer?s responsibility to confirm vehicle eligibility for coverage and mileage limitations before any service is performed .
SMB00 438 2019-02019-09-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
TJ34222 1 3 20192019-09-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This is a Technical Journal: Addition of USB Hub and Android Auto
TJ34567 1 1 20192019-09-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. This is a Technical Journal: DTC SRS-B15381B High Voltage battery loop control. The resistance of the circuit can be monitored using the SRS parameter "High voltage battery power supply disconnect"
TJ34648 1 2 20192019-09-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval - Lack of airflow causing poor cabin cooling
SMB31 010 2019-02019-09-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: High Voltage (HV) Battery Charger Tool loan Process
SMB00 006 2019-02019-09-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB84 001 2019-02019-09-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
TJ31423 6 0-20182019-08-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
TJ33389 2 0-20182019-08-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. This is a Technical Journal: If the preconditioning timer function in the Volvo on call app does not work, but setting the calendar function in the car and direct start of the climate settings from the app does work, please follow the advice under service. Service: Do not replace any parts or perform any fault-tracing. The fix will be in the Software upgrade package at the dates stated below: *- 2018 week 19 there is a software release for XC90, S90, V90 built from and including structure week 201746. *- 2018 week 22 there is a software release where the fix is included for the XC40, new XC60, XC90, S90, V90 built before structure week 201746. * Please perform a Total Upgrade in accordance with TJ 31543.
TJ31543 4 6-20182019-08-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; 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.
TJ33686 1 0-20182019-08-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Battery Energy Control Module (BECM), Cell balancing DTCs If Check engine light is on and balancing Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is set in the BECM, follow advice under "Service". Service: Revised BECM SW has been released. Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543.
TJ33723 1 0-20182019-08-26. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: ERAD Clutch DTCs, Signal Compare Failure DTCs and/or Watchdog Revised IEM software has been released. Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543. Test the car and check if any of the above DTCs return. If any DTC returns repair the car according VIDA and/or TJ33557 as necessary.
TJ32267 2 0-20172019-08-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This is a Technical Journal: Climate system, unusual noise from dashboard area. replace the heater core according to the attached instruction.
TJ32995 1 1-20172019-08-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Adapter cable needed at WAM for IHU Replacement

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.