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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| TJ31543.9.0-2019 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. |
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| TJ33211.7.0-2019 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: The voice control system on the above referenced models is continuously being improved. At PDS and when attempting to diagnose a customer concern regarding voice controls not working or responding properly, make sure the vehicle has the latest voice control database installed. |
| ST-001-2019-10-1 | 2019-12-09. 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. |
| TJ20803.20.1-201 | 2019-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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 |
| TJ21965.7.0-2019 | 2019-12-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed. |
| TJ32958.5.0-2019 | 2019-12-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Technical Journal: A whining or rattling sound may appear when revving up the engine. ( see attached sample files ). The sound may come from the balance shaft which is fitted in the oil sump area where the noise is most concentrated. A new design of the balance shaft is planned to be introduced 2018-Q2. Replace the balance shaft according the instructions in VIDA. Note: It's extremely important to adjust the new balance shaft with the correct tools according the instructions otherwise the sound may occur again in a short mileage. |
| TJ35058.1.1-2019 | 2019-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions |
| TJ32025.5.0-2019 | 2019-12-09. Service bulletin. SEATS. This is a Technical Journal: Seat hard to push back, second row seat (7 seater) Func Group 8531 In some cars one or more of the following may appear: - Outer seat in second row is hard to move back after entrance to third row. Page 1 and 2 in attachment. - Backrest folds back too early (before seat is slide back). Page 1 - Outer seat in second row is hard to move or makes rattling noise over the rails. Page 3 - Gap closer (hinge cover) gets stuck and breaks. Page 4 . These repairs can be done without removing the seat from the car. |
| TJ20803.14.0-201 | 2019-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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 |
| SMB00-325-2017-1 | 2019-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? 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 . © 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC |
| S39820-2017-10-1 | 2019-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| ST-223-2017-10-0 | 2019-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please produce a special tool bulletin with the attached information |
| ST-211-2017-10-0 | 2019-12-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Special Tools Bulletin TITLE : Newsletter 64 : Mandatory Tools NO : DATE : CAR MARKET : United States and 211 YEAR MONTH DAY Page 1 of 13 Canada 2015 05 04 All tools have been classified as required , and will be allocated to all U.S . and Canadian Volvo retailers by Bosch Corporation . U.S . retailers will be billed by Volvo Cars of North America , LLC . 9513061 VDDM + BDM Adapter Break Out Box Adapter for fault tracing the Brake Control Module and the Vehicle Dynamics Domain Master . Tool standard C2 Tool group 39 Tool bulletin 383 Model XC90 ( 16 - ) Tool board Electrical cabinet Price 9513062 VOE Adapter Break Out Box Adapter for onboard diagnostic ( OBD ) . Tool standard C1 Tool group 39 Tool bulletin 383 Model XC90 ( 16 - ) Tool board Electrical cabinet Price ? Right first time in Time ? SERVICE PARTS WORKSHOP SERVICE TECHNICIANS Service MANAGER MANAGER FOREMAN Personnel : Read and initial 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 Special Tools Bulletin 211 9513063 VCM Adapter Break Out Box Adapter for fault tracing Vehicle Connectivity Module . Tool standard C2 Tool group 39 Tool bulletin 383 Model XC90 ( 16 - ) Tool board Electrical cabinet Price 9513064 CEM Adapter Break Out Box Adapter for fault tracing in the CEM system ? Central Electric Module ? . Tool standard C1 Tool group 39 Tool bulletin 383 Model XC90 ( 16 - ) Tool board Electrical cabinet Price 9513065 SWM SAS Adapter Break Out Box Adapter for fault tracing on Steering Wheel Module and Steering Angle Sensor . Tool standard C2 Tool group 39 Tool bulletin 383 Model XC90 ( 16 - ) Tool board Electrical cabinet Price 9513066 DDM - PDM / RPDDM Adapter Break Out Box Adapter for fault tracing Driver Door Module , Passenger Door Module , and Rear Passenger Drive Door Modul |
| ST-220-2017-04-0 | 2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Drill and Drill fixtures tools used in Recall R89714 |
| ST-220-2017-04-0 | 2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Drill and Drill fixtures tools used in Recall R89714 |
| PB36-066-2017-04 | 2019-12-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Please return stock of parts numbers 31674102, 31674103, 31674104, 31674106, Turn Signal Switch, Wiper Washer Switch to your servicing distribution center. |
| TJ30268.6.0-2017 | 2019-12-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E Thermostat DTCs stored in Engine Control Module ( ECM ) |
| TJ31007.9.0-2017 | 2019-12-02. 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. |
| TJ32338.3.0-2017 | 2019-12-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; 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. |
| TJ32500.1.0-2017 | 2019-11-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. This is a Technical Journal: Inner door handle, clicking noise. Apply grease P/N 31437986 |
| TJ20803.12.0-201 | 2019-11-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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 |
| S49792-2016-11-1 | 2019-11-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. 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 Campaign S49792 on certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that certain vehicles may have been manufactured with axle shaft boots that are out of specification. This can result in water and dirt ingress into the axle shaft boot and grease leakage over time. The corrective action is to replace both rear axle shafts. |
| TJ32118.1.1-2016 | 2019-11-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. This is a Technical Journal: Service Campaign S49792 Volvo has identified that certain vehicles may have been manufactured with axle shaft boots that are out of specification. This can result in water and dirt ingress into the axle shaft boot and grease leakage over time. The corrective action is to replace both rear axle shafts according to Volvo Information and Diagnostics for Aftersales (VIDA) VCC-370372-5 |
| PB46-S49792-2016 | 2019-11-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. This is a parts bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign S49792 on certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles. Volvo has identified that certain vehicles may have been manufactured with axle shaft boots that are out of specification. This can result in water and dirt ingress into the axle shaft boot and grease leakage over time. The corrective action is to replace both rear axle shafts. |
| TJ32040.1.0-2016 | 2019-11-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. This is a Technical Journal: Title Dash absorber insulation, Damp or bad smell Water seepage from sealing to Climate unit in plenum area. Add new sealing on the HWAS box (Humidity Water Air Separator) and secure assembly of the box according to attached instruction. |
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