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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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TJ30934.9.3-20172019-11-18. 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.
TJ32714.1.2-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus Infotainment Interface Changes, May 2017. Download software.
SMB39-014-2017-02019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: It is in support of Technical Journal 32714 Sensus Infotainment Interface Changes, May 2017
SMB00-006-2017-02019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Software Installation Policy changes.
TJ32591.1.2-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
S39820-2017-05-02019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
PB29-S39820-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
PB21-047-2017-052019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please return stock of part number 31460615 tooth belt kit to your servicing distribution center.
TJ32440.1.1-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Engine Remote Start function. Download engine remote start application
TJ32611.1.0-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: If DTC ECM-P018C00 is set in vehicle, please follow advise under service. New software released structure week 201703 to prevent this fault. Do not replace low pressure sensor. Please perform a total upgrade in accordance with TJ 31543.
TJ32338.4.0-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Title Turtle in Driver's Information Module, DTC Engine Control Module -U005500 Status Driving/Poor performance/lacks power Do not replace any parts as this is identified as a software issue. New software will be available week 16, 2017. Until solution is available, the temporary solution is to reset the DTC and inform the customer that the software solution is on its way.
S39839-2017-05-02019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign S39839 on certain model year 2016 - 2017 XC90 T8 vehicles. Volvo has identified that if the Inverter Generator Module (IGM) is exposed to high temperatures and vibration, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may be set indicating an internal isolation fault that will render the IGM inoperable. If this condition occurs while driving, the gasoline engine will start if it is not already running, and the driver will receive a warning message in the Driver Information Module (DIM). The corrective action is to replace the IGM.
TJ31949.1.3-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER. This is a Technical Journal: if the Inverter Generator Module (IGM) is exposed to high temperatures and vibration, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may be set indicating an internal isolation fault that will render the IGM inoperable.The corrective action is to check the vehicles IGM serial number against the attached ?IGM Housing Serial Numbers? list. If the label number for the vehicles IGM is listed in the ?IGM Housing Serial Number? list, replace the IGM. If the label number from the vehicles IGM is not on the list, no further action is necessary.
PB32-S39839-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign S39839 on certain model year 2016 - 2017 XC90 T8 vehicles. Volvo has identified that if the Inverter Generator Module (IGM) is exposed to high temperatures and vibration, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may be set indicating an internal isolation fault that will render the IGM inoperable. If this condition occurs while driving, the gasoline engine will start if it is not already running, and the driver will receive a warning message in the Driver Information Module (DIM). The corrective action is to replace the IGM.
TJ31542.7.0-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. This is a Technical Journal: Water may accumulate on the rear door sill. Water may come out of the lower edge of the rear doors when opening the rear doors. remove weather strip and add sealing tape
TJ32591.1.1-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: SERVICE ACTION S39816: VDDM PBL Upgrade. The corrective action is to perform a VDDM PBL software upgrade
S39816-2017-04-22019-11-18. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE. 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 S39816 on certain model year 2016 - 2017 XC90 and 2017 S90, V90CC and V90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that due to a software deviation in the Vehicle Dynamics Domain Master (VDDM) Primary Boot Loader (PBL), the vehicle may not start after it has been parked and the parking brake lamp will be lit in the instrument panel. The corrective action is to perform a VDDM PBL software upgrade.
S39816-2017-04-22019-11-18. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE. Volvo has identified that due to a software deviation in the Vehicle Dynamics Domain Master (VDDM) Primary Boot Loader (PBL), the vehicle may not start after it has been parked and the parking brake lamp will be lit in the instrument panel. Model Year 2016-2017 XC90, & 2017 S90, V90CC, V90
PB85-001-2017-032019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please return stock of part number 31447976 Service Kit to your servicing distribution center.
TJ30268.5.0-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E Thermostat DTCs stored in Engine Control Module ( ECM )
TJ32633.1.0-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: In-car apps not working after app version upgrade
PB89-026-2017-042019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please return stock of part number 31664288 Decal Set to your servicing distribution center.
TJ31007.9.1-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This is a Technical Journal: If symptom of noise occurs from the rear brakes during braking follow advice under service. New brake pads have been implemented for service and production , 2015week34. 31471266 Comfort brake pads, only for cars with VDN code RC02 An improved rear brake disc with changed composition is planned to be available in the end of June 2016, For cars built before chassis number 22196, replace rear brake pads according to VIDA. For cars built after chassis number 22196 or are already have the latest brake pads, try to hold the repair until the new rear brake disc is available.
PB21-046-2017-042019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please return stock of 31430070 service kit to your servicing distribution center.
PB85-002-2017-042019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please return stock of 39843523, 39843524, 39843525, 39843526 covers to your servicing distribution center.

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