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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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SMB00-321-2020-02020-03-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance 'FSM330' MY2013 and later. 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.
SJ1000167-2020-02020-03-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool
PB28-S29987-20202020-02-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29987 on certain model year 2018 - 2020 S60T8, V60T8, S90T8, XC60T8, XC90T8 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the Engine Control Module (ECM) may not correctly monitor the coolant thermostat (between 20 to 60 degrees Celsius). This condition can result in increased vehicle emissions and non-compliance with On Board Diagnostics (OBD) II requirements. The corrective action is a Total Upgrade.
TJ34740.1.3-20202020-02-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: 4 Cylinder VEP engine: Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 Synthetic oil.
TJ34948.2.0-20202020-02-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: IHU, screech noise from sound system when ending phone call.
C10006-2020-01-22020-02-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Jason Guidi Manager - Warranty , Regulatory & Compliance November 23 , 2015 To : All U.S . and Canadian Volvo Retailers Subject : XC90 Courtesy Upgrade C10006 Volvo Cars of North America , LLC . ( Volvo ) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation , has decided to launch a Courtesy Upgrade on certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles . Courtesy Upgrade C10006 includes the following updates that will provide our customers with the best possible connected vehicle experience . This upgrade prepares the vehicle for Apple CarPlay functionality . rd ? Vehicles Retailed ( RDR?d ) before November 23 2015 will have the functionality automatically activated when this upgrade is performed . These Vehicles will have VDN 8G02 visible in the Variant Attributes tab in VIDA . rd ? Vehicles Retailed ( RDR?d ) on or after November 23 2015 can have the functionality activated as a purchased accessory after this upgrade is performed . These Vehicles will have VDN 8G01 visible in the Variant Attributes tab in VIDA . Sensus Connect improvements also included : - HERE navigation maps and speech software - More map details , improved speech input and performance - Real Time Traffic Information provided by INRIX - Default solution in addition to SXM Traffic - Digital Owner?s Manual update with new interface Volvo Cars of North America , LLC 1 Volvo Drive Rockleigh , NJ 07647 201 - 768 - 7300 1 ( 3 ) www.volvocars.com / us Additional connectivity apps will become available via the in - car Remote Update Service : - Pandora ( not available in Canada ) - Yelp - Find Parking ( no pay function available at this time ) - Glympse ( delayed availability ) ( The Map Update must be downloaded according to SPJ 29181 . ) PLEASE NOTE : It is VERY important to perform the courtesy upgrade according to the following upgrade sequence : 1 . Download Map file to a USB memory . 2 . Connect the power supply unit to the car . 3 . Perform XC90 Courtesy Upgrade - Step 1 . 4 . Perform XC90 Courtesy Upgrade - Step 2
ST-236-2020-01-22020-02-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Jason Guidi Manager - Warranty , Regulatory & Compliance November 23 , 2015 To : All U.S . and Canadian Volvo Retailers Subject : XC90 Courtesy Upgrade C10006 Volvo Cars of North America , LLC . ( Volvo ) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation , has decided to launch a Courtesy Upgrade on certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles . Courtesy Upgrade C10006 includes the following updates that will provide our customers with the best possible connected vehicle experience . This upgrade prepares the vehicle for Apple CarPlay functionality . rd ? Vehicles Retailed ( RDR?d ) before November 23 2015 will have the functionality automatically activated when this upgrade is performed . These Vehicles will have VDN 8G02 visible in the Variant Attributes tab in VIDA . rd ? Vehicles Retailed ( RDR?d ) on or after November 23 2015 can have the functionality activated as a purchased accessory after this upgrade is performed . These Vehicles will have VDN 8G01 visible in the Variant Attributes tab in VIDA . Sensus Connect improvements also included : - HERE navigation maps and speech software - More map details , improved speech input and performance - Real Time Traffic Information provided by INRIX - Default solution in addition to SXM Traffic - Digital Owner?s Manual update with new interface Volvo Cars of North America , LLC 1 Volvo Drive Rockleigh , NJ 07647 201 - 768 - 7300 1 ( 3 ) www.volvocars.com / us Additional connectivity apps will become available via the in - car Remote Update Service : - Pandora ( not available in Canada ) - Yelp - Find Parking ( no pay function available at this time ) - Glympse ( delayed availability ) ( The Map Update must be downloaded according to SPJ 29181 . ) PLEASE NOTE : It is VERY important to perform the courtesy upgrade according to the following upgrade sequence : 1 . Download Map file to a USB memory . 2 . Connect the power supply unit to the car . 3 . Perform XC90 Courtesy Upgrade - Step 1 . 4 . Perform XC90 Courtesy Upgrade - Step 2
TJ32033.5.0-20202020-02-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STEERING. This is a Technical Journal: Audio switches on right side of steering wheel, intermittent no function. If the mentioned symptom occurs, the driver can push the button "Open/Close Menu" twice (marked as "4" in attachment) as a temporary solution. There is no need to replace any parts due to this symptom; it will be corrected in a future software.
SMB00-444-2020-02020-02-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield Cleaning Operation Service Interval Change. Will only be performed at 20k
TJ33617.2.0-20202020-02-24. Service bulletin. SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat heater, function control. If not working check the heating grid wiring.
TJ20803.21.0-2022020-02-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. 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
TJ34648.1.4-20202020-02-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 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-001-2020-01-22020-02-24. 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.
TJ34648.1.3-20192020-01-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval - Lack of airflow causing poor cabin cooling
TJ35058.1.3-20192020-01-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions
TJ34647.4.0-20192020-01-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; PARKING BRAKE. This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Perform software upgrade.
TJ35344.1.1-20192020-01-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This is a Technical Journal: Removal of "SiriusXM Subscription has Expired" Message
TJ35340.1.0-20192020-01-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: "Ghost" DTCs set: SODL-U210052 and SODR-U210052
TJ33211.7.1-20192019-12-16. 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.
TJ35058.1.2-20192019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions
TJ31946.1.2-20192019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
TJ31946.1.1-20192019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
SMB00-006-2019-12019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Software Installation Policy changes.
TJ26745.13.1-2012019-12-16. 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.
SMB00-438-2019-12019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments

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