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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| SMB00-425-2017-0 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY/WIPER. Wiper blade replacements due to wear or a quantifiable manufacturing defect are covered under the Adjustment Coverage period for 12 months or 12,000 miles/20,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first. |
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| TJ30908.4.0-2017 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; LANE DEPARTURE; VISIBILITY. This is a Technical Journal: If the vehicle shows a constant BLIS warning light without any objects in the blind spot, then this could be caused by a HW problem in the Side Object Detection radar (SODL/SODR). In case of customer complaints for above symptom is confirmed, replace the SODL or SODR on the side for which the symptom is shown and download software SOD Reload. |
| TJ31542.1.3-2017 | 2019-11-18. 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 |
| TJ29012.5.0-2017 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Leather dashboard , leather comes loose REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 29012 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2015 06 26 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 8811 Instrument panel Page 1 of 3 Attachment File Name File Size Leather dashboard.jpg 1.2691 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2012 - 2015 0151101 - 0182120 201120 - 201402 136 2012 - 2015 0118101 - 0191314 201120 - 201402 156 2014 - 2015 0500127 - 0755266 201320 - 201416 542 2012 - 2013 0123001 - 0144301 201146 - 201325 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description L9 Instrument panel / dashboard / Loose , poor fit , warped , wrinkled N2 Instrument panel / dashboard / Blistered / bubbled / peeled VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 88107 - 2 Dashboard replace . ? 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 29012 DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Rows beginning with * are modified Note ! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal , first check for the latest online version . Text DESCRIPTION : Leather on dashboard may come loose on small areas . PRODUCT MODIFICATION : The amount of glue used for fastening the leather has been increased and * finetuned . Process has been optimized and more measurements introduced . MATERIAL RETURN : Material for analysis can be requested in Vehicle Report . In other cases , follow normal routines . Vehicle Report : When submitting a Vehicle Report for a condition described in this TJ , use concern area ? Vehicle Report and sub concern area ? Support Not Needed ? with function group 8811 . Service : I |
| TJ32393.1.1-2017 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT. This is a technical Journal: SPA transport lock and unlocking. The remotes do not function while the vehicle is in Transport Mode. See transport mode instructions |
| PB77-006-2017-01 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; WHEELS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers |
| TJ31295.1.3-2017 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. the infotainment system in the vehicle restarts or reboots repeatedly while driving. When this happens the CCD and the center area of the DIM will go blank for a few moments and then start back up as if the vehicle has just been started up. |
| TJ32288.1.1-2017 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Technical Journal: Low Battery Message, Engine Remote Start inop, flat 12V battery Service: The most recent VCM software release can cause any or all of the above symptoms. *The current solution is to install VCM repair software by following the procedure below: 1. Perform a Total Upgrade according to TJ 31543 to bring all vehicle nodes to the latest software status. The Upgrades list in VIDA should be empty before proceeding. *2. Download the appropriate SP below to prevent the above symptoms and re-enable ERS XC90: SP 31676890, CMQ VCM Fix S90: SP 31676891, CMQ VCM Fix 3. Drive the vehicle over 20mph to release the VCM from diagnostic mode. ERS will be unavailable until this is done. 4. Close and lock the vehicle for 3+ minutes to allow the network to shut down before testing ERS. PLEASE NOTE - DO NOT perform a Total Upgrade or VCM Upgrade after performing this procedure (they will now appear in the Upgrades list). Doing so will re-install the affected software. - Not all battery drains are caused by this issue. *The repair software will be integrated with regular VCM Upgrade/Reload and Total Upgrade/PDS/Service 2.0 packages in the coming weeks *This TJ will be updated when the updated software packages are available. |
| TJ32161.1.0-2017 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. WHEELS; 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. |
| TJ31218.1.2-2017 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Technical Journal: A new front license plate frame was introduced on MY16 XC90 2015w45. The H frame P/N (part number) 31391625 is no longer needed.Install front license plate using four (4) Wurth screws P/N 02151012. (For claiming use P/N 2151012) |
| TJ31236.16.0-201 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension and if customer is complaining over a knock/rattle/clatter noise from the front suspension when driving on rough roads or over a road hump, then follow the advice under Service. |
| TJ32004.1.0-2016 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: The Remote Control slider button is now available as a spare part. If the slider button is missing or damaged, there is no need to replace the entire remote control. Install a new slider button (31419983) according to the attached instruction. |
| TJ31863.3.0-2016 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: * New VCM software release date CCD = Center Console Display DIM = Driver Information Module VCM = Vehicle Connectivity Master After upgrading an XC90 with the previous Total Upgrade software package, the navigation may show incorrect vehicle position in the CCD and DIM displays. This may happen intermittently or permanently. The customer may also see the vehicle position as incorrect in the Volvo On Call mobile app Service: *A further improved VCM software has been developed to prevent this symptom (now included in the current Total Upgrade, Service 2.0, and PDS software packages). It is available as of week 48, 2016. * Should a vehicle present this symptom, please perform a new Total Upgrade following software download guidelines in TJ 31543 |
| PB77-017-2016-12 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; WHEELS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size. |
| TJ31826.3.0-2016 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This is a Technical Journal: If a customer experience an incorrect ambient temperature reading in DIM or reduced A/C performance due to a defective ambient temp sensor, and the symptom is confirmed, replace the ambient temperature sensor P/N 31442888 in the outer rear view mirror. |
| TJ29122.3.0-2016 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; PARKING BRAKE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Technical Journal: The front park assist sensor bracket may come loose from the lower grill. The clamping force on the bracket in the lower grill may be too low. Service: In case of customer complaints of a loose park assist sensor bracket, follow the instruction to assemble a foam block on the bracket to increase the clamping force. |
| TJ28941.1.0-2016 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; SERVICE BRAKES. This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and attached to the affected Vehicle Report. (External sources: Authority, Insurance companies, Rental companies, etc) |
| SMB17-2017-2016- | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: This bulletin contains information on the following steps which make up the Retail Car Delivery Process. ? Vehicle inspection procedure (Truck Delivery) ? Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) ? Vehicle in stock maintenance ? Vehicle Delivery (Customer Delivery) New car delivery is a crucial step in the Retail Car Delivery Process. At this point the buying experience turns into a long-term relationship. It is the retailer?s responsibility to ensure that the car and the experience are as enjoyable and informative as possible. |
| TJ30934.9.1-2016 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; BACK OVER PREVENTION. 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. |
| TJ31826.5.0-2016 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This is a Technical Journal: If a customer experience an incorrect ambient temperature reading in DIM or reduced A/C performance due to a defective ambient temp sensor, and the symptom is confirmed, replace the ambient temperature sensor P/N 31442888 in the outer rear view mirror. |
| TJ32204.1.1-2016 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Technical Journal: P-SIM = Personal Subscriber Identity Module When using the in-car modem and P-SIM connection, the following symptoms may appear: 1 - In car apps such as TuneIn and Pandora connect to the service but say "Connecting..." when trying to play music. 2 - When a device is connected to the vehicle's WiFi hotspot, it will redirect to an AT&T website such as the one in the attachment Wifi Connection Message.jpg The above symptoms are due to the data plan for the P-SIM expiring. There is no fault with the vehicle. Should a customer present one of the above complaints, please direct them to the support site for instructions on how to renew the data plan for the P-SIM. |
| TJ32185.1.1-2016 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This is a Technical Journal: As of 11/28/2016 a voice recognition speech database file will no longer be included with the latest map upgrade for SPA vehicles (SPJ 29181) and must be downloaded separately from the maps. When performing PDS or diagnosing any voice control issue, always ensure that the latest speech database file is installed in the IHU. |
| TJ30961.4.0-2016 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: The front passenger seat heater may not start or turns itself off after a few minutes of driving. A new IHU (Integrated Head Unit) software with changed functionality has been introduced in week 46, 2016. Download a Total Upgrade in accordance with VIDA (Vehicle Information and Diagnostics for Aftersales) instructions and TJ 31543. The new software can be used on all cars from production start. |
| PB77-017-2016-12 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. WHEELS; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size. |
| SMB00-424-2016-1 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. While performing repairs, on vehicles covered by Volvo's New Vehicle Warranty, the Technical Help Desk may support the dealer by providing a specific diagnostic labor operation. This will aid the Warranty Administrator when claiming reimbursement for diagnostic labor while not adversely affecting the dealers General Operation Index. |
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