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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

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

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TJ33574202018-10-29. Service bulletin. WHEELS; TIRES. This is a Technical Journal: If vibrations occur due to issues with tires or wheels, follow the advice under Service and Vehicle Report. Service: In case of vibrations, please follow TJ 20803 to establish the if the vibrations are coming from powertrain components or from wheels/tires. If analysis indicate that the vibrations are coming from the wheels/tires, then follow TJ 32161.
SMB00-288-2017-02018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. The Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP) is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performance expectations and parameters and assisting retailers in focusing on individual processes and procedures, all retailers are provided with adequate tools to help achieve the ultimate goal of qualifying for self authorization status.
ST-221-2017-06-02018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Latest mandatory tool bulletin.
TJ3278010-2017-02018-03-13. 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.
TJ32697 1 0-20172018-03-13. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This is a Technical Journal: If the fuel low pressure sensor (LPS) needs replacement, see updated information under service. This TJ is released to inform that a method is changed in VIDA regarding replacement of fuel low pressure sensor (LPS). There are two different methods in VIDA depending on version of fuel low pressure sensor (LPS), see attached document. The method in VIDA can be found if searching for VST operation 28405-2.
TJ32903 2 0-20172018-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: The check engine light (CEL) may be illuminated without any other customer symptoms or the code BECM-P0CE100 is read out with VIDA. Please follow the advice under Service. BECM = Battery Electronic Control Module * Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543.
TJ32161 3 0-20172018-03-13. 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.
PB28-001-2017-102018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Please return stock of part number 31380014 spark plug kit to your servicing distribution center.
TJ31295 1 8-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
TJ33070 1 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: DTC BECM-P060A00 may appear when performing VIDA read out. If the DTC is present please follow step under Service. Reported symptoms are: - Error message in DIM BECM = Battery Energy Control Module DIM = Driver Information Module Service: Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543.
TJ32958 1 1-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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.
TJ33030 1 1-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. 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
PB28-001-2017-102018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Please return stock of part number 31380014 spark plug kit to your servicing distribution center.
TJ31295 1 8-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 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.
TJ33070 1 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: DTC BECM-P060A00 may appear when performing VIDA read out. If the DTC is present please follow step under Service. Reported symptoms are: - Error message in DIM BECM = Battery Energy Control Module DIM = Driver Information Module Service: Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543.
TJ32958 1 1-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); BACK OVER PREVENTION. 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.
TJ32697 1 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: If the fuel low pressure sensor (LPS) needs replacement, see updated information under service. This TJ is released to inform that a method is changed in VIDA regarding replacement of fuel low pressure sensor (LPS). There are two different methods in VIDA depending on version of fuel low pressure sensor (LPS), see attached document. The method in VIDA can be found if searching for VST operation 28405-2.
TJ32903 2 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: The check engine light (CEL) may be illuminated without any other customer symptoms or the code BECM-P0CE100 is read out with VIDA. Please follow the advice under Service. BECM = Battery Electronic Control Module * Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543.
TJ32161 3 0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. WHEELS. 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.
TJ33239.1.0-20172018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SERVICE BRAKES. This is a Technical Journal: Brake vibrations due to lockable wheel screws
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.
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
ST-223-2017-10-02018-02-05. Service bulletin. COMMUNICATION; EQUIPMENT. Please produce a special tool bulletin with the attached information

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