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Service bulletins for the 2017 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.

746 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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TJ32161.4.0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. TIRES. This is a Technical Journal: Vibrations due to wheels and tire uniformity / force variation. Before carrying out this TJ, always start with TJ 20803 to sort out if the problem is related to driveline or wheels.
TJ20803.15.0-2012018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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
TJ32747.1.2-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. DIM = Driver's Information Module On May 8th, 2017 new DIM software was released that contained a graphic system check of the vehicle's Intellisafe systems. This graphic was removed from the software on May 12, 2017 due to some inaccuracies. Service: Affected software packages: - Total Upgrade - Service 2.0 - PDS (Pre-Delivery Service) - VDDM_PBL (Vehicle Dynamics Domain Master Primary Bootloader) - DIM Upgrade or Reload Any vehicle that received one of the software packages listed above from May 8th, 2017 to May 11th, 2017 will have received the DIM graphic. From May 12th, 2017 and on, if any of the software packages listed above are loaded to a car that has received the new graphic, it will be removed. Vehicles built from structure week 2017w17 to 2017w22 will have the graphic in the car from the factory but it will be removed when any of the software packages listed are loaded. Do NOT replace, reload or upgrade any components for customer complaints of this function missing. This function will be re-added to the DIM software at a later date that is to be determined.
TJ32508 3 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat backrest, too much play. The locking retainer/washer must not be tight against the seat frame. It must have a play of 1,0mm +/-0,5mm.
TJ33030 1 1-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: If the rear axle causes judder/sound at parking maneuvres. (full turn and acceleration), then follow advice under service. Download Total Upgrade software
S39820-2017-10-12018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER 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 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-223-2017-10-02018-02-05. Service bulletin. COMMUNICATION; EQUIPMENT. Please produce a special tool bulletin with the attached information
PB260-0342018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document is a Parts Bulletin: Please return stock of part number 31439968 Thermostat to your servicing Distribution Center.
SPJ31760202018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. VIDA will run slow after some time. VIDA might freeze. Certain operations might stop working. In order to release stored session memory, restart VIDA as needed throughout the day in order to minimize the risk to experience above symptoms.
TJ31007702018-01-22. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This document 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.
TJ31698102018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This document is a Technical Journal: If you experience difficulty programming remote keys on Hybrid vehicles, please follow the advise in Technical Journal under service.
TJ31385102018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This document is a Technical Journal: In the event of a damaged floor harness, Instead of replacing terminals, a floor harness can be repaired according to the method in VIDA under Bulletins/ Product fix/Special tools Bulletins/3 Electrical/ 371 Cables.
TJ31514102018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document is a Technical Journal: ASDM = Active Safety Domain Master To prevent unnecessary replacements of ASDM and as a troubleshooting aid for the Intellisafe system, please follow the advice in Technical Journal
TJ27536722018-01-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This document is a Technical Journal: Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
PB88-R89716-20172018-01-22. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Group has decided to launch Recall R89716 on certain model year 2017 XC90 vehicles with 7 seats. The crimping of the tube for the Micro Gas Generator (MGG) in the 3rd row passengers side seat belt retractor, was not manufactured to specification. In the event of a crash where the pre-tensioner is activated and in combination with certain conditions, the MGG squib may detach and be propelled out of the tube. If the MGG squib penetrates the inner side trim panel, it will lose most of its kinetic energy before it may enter the 3rd row occupant compartment. Despite this condition, the seat belt functions properly. The corrective action is to replace the 3rd row passenger?s side seatbelt retractor
TJ3085820-2017-02018-01-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : DIM message ? BLIS system service required ? and DTC SOD U023292 REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30858 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America 2015 - 10 - 16 2015 - 10 - 21 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3872 Collision avoidance Page 1 of 2 Attachment Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 256 2016 - 2016 0000516 - 0035745 201505 - 201539 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description XR Blind spot information system ( BLIS ) / Does not work IV Text window and warning symbol / Text message VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 36004 - 2 Software control module downloading DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Text ? 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 30858 DESCRIPTION : Note ! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal , first check for the latest online version . If a warning message ? BLIS system service required ? occurs in DIM together with DTC SODR - U023292 or / and SODL - U023292 , then follow the advice under SERVICE . Vehicle Report : Only if this TJ does not solve the problem or if the symptom would occur after the chassis number ranges above . Use concern area ? Vehicle Report ? and sub concern area ? Support Needed ? , use function group 3872 . Service : In case of customer complaints for above symptom , download SOD upgrade . ( side object detection module ) Page 2 of 2 2015 - 10 - 21
TJ3250821-2017-02018-01-22. Service bulletin. SEATS. This is a Technical Journal: Front seat backrest, too much play. The locking retainer/washer must not be tight against the seat frame. It must have a play of 1,0mm +/-0,5mm.
TJ3235310-2017-02018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Customer may hear a high frequency noise from the climate system shortly after starting the car. New foam rings between upper actuators (4 zones) and shafts in the Climate unit have been implemented in plant from 2017w04. In case of customer complaints, install new foamrings according the attached instruction. S/V90 4-zone XC90 4-zone S/V90 2-zone XC90 2-zone
PB51-001-2017-062018-01-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Please return stock of part number 31400779 Brake Disc Kit to your servicing distribution center.
PB77-017-2017-062018-01-22. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
TJ3278030-2017-02018-01-22. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This is a Technical Journal: If rear brake noise while braking can be heard , mainly at low speeds , follow steps under Service Note: These brakes can be identify by VDN: RK03 or RK05 If the symptom is confirmed, .New brake discs will be implemented 17w22 at the factory and will be available as a service solution on approximately 17w24.
R89716-2017-06-22018-01-22. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. This is a Quality Bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Group has decided to launch Recall R89716 on certain model year 2017 XC90 vehicles with 7 seats. The crimping of the tube for the Micro Gas Generator (MGG) in the 3rd row passengers side seat belt retractor, was not manufactured to specification. In the event of a crash where the pre-tensioner is activated and in combination with certain conditions, the MGG squib may detach and be propelled out of the tube. If the MGG squib penetrates the inner side trim panel, it will lose most of its kinetic energy before it may enter the 3rd row occupant compartment. Despite this condition, the seat belt functions properly. The corrective action is to replace the 3rd row passenger?s side seatbelt retractor.
R89716-2017-06-02018-01-22. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. This is a Quality Bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Group has decided to launch Recall R89716 on certain model year 2017 XC90 vehicles with 7 seats. The crimping of the tube for the Micro Gas Generator (MGG) in the 3rd row passengers side seat belt retractor, was not manufactured to specification. In the event of a crash where the pre-tensioner is activated and in combination with certain conditions, the MGG squib may detach and be propelled out of the tube. If the MGG squib penetrates the inner side trim panel, it will lose most of its kinetic energy before it may enter the 3rd row occupant compartment. Despite this condition, the seat belt functions properly. The corrective action is to replace the 3rd row passenger?s side seatbelt retractor.
PB88-R897162018-01-22. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Group has decided to launch Recall R89716 on certain model year 2017 XC90 vehicles with 7 seats. The crimping of the tube for the Micro Gas Generator (MGG) in the 3rd row passengers side seat belt retractor, was not manufactured to specification. In the event of a crash where the pre-tensioner is activated and in combination with certain conditions, the MGG squib may detach and be propelled out of the tube. If the MGG squib penetrates the inner side trim panel, it will lose most of its kinetic energy before it may enter the 3rd row occupant compartment. Despite this condition, the seat belt functions properly. The corrective action is to replace the 3rd row passenger?s side seatbelt retractor
TJ32813112018-01-22. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. This is a Technical Journal: Recall R89716: 3rd Row Passengers Side Seatbelt Retractor. Replace seat belt.

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