WenmarOpen by Wenmar Pro

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.

By type

By component

By trouble code

By topic

Bulletins, newest first
TJ33165.4.0-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Ghost DTC set, VCM-B15F855, CEM-B158151
TJ34316.1.0-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle key does not work
TJ34241.1.2-20182019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This is a Technical Journal: 12V battery message and DTC CEM-B129F96
TJ31423-6-02018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
TJ33389-2-02018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: If the preconditioning timer function in the Volvo on call app does not work, but setting the calendar function in the car and direct start of the climate settings from the app does work, please follow the advice under service. Service: Do not replace any parts or perform any fault-tracing. The fix will be in the Software upgrade package at the dates stated below: *- 2018 week 19 there is a software release for XC90, S90, V90 built from and including structure week 201746. *- 2018 week 22 there is a software release where the fix is included for the XC40, new XC60, XC90, S90, V90 built before structure week 201746. * Please perform a Total Upgrade in accordance with TJ 31543.
TJ31543-4-62018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.
TJ33686-1-02018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: Battery Energy Control Module (BECM), Cell balancing DTCs If Check engine light is on and balancing Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is set in the BECM, follow advice under "Service". Service: Revised BECM SW has been released. Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543.
TJ33723-1-02018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: ERAD Clutch DTCs, Signal Compare Failure DTCs and/or Watchdog Revised IEM software has been released. Perform an upgrade of the software according to TJ 31543. Test the car and check if any of the above DTCs return. If any DTC returns repair the car according VIDA and/or TJ33557 as necessary.
TJ33533-2-02018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a Technical Journal: Petrol engine & misfire codes. Do NOT replace any parts for this issue. A revised software solution for the ECM (Engine Control Module) is under development for this issue. This TJ will be updated as soon as solution is available
ST0022018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
TJ332842018-12-03. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Floor hatch compartment, hard to open or handle too loose. Follow repair instruction.
TJ334422018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a technical Journal:If the vehicle has a click sound from the left engine pad, follow the advice under "Service". Make sure that the sound is coming from the engine pad, NOT from the drive shaft. Remove the left engine pad and split by removing the small screw. Lubricate with graphite grease (PN 1161851) on points as in attachment. Torque for small screw is 8 nm.
TJ330572018-11-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Configuration Test Software
TJ334422018-11-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a technical Journal:If the vehicle has a click sound from the left engine pad, follow the advice under "Service". Make sure that the sound is coming from the engine pad, NOT from the drive shaft. Remove the left engine pad and split by removing the small screw. Lubricate with graphite grease (PN 1161851) on points as in attachment. Torque for small screw is 8 nm.
ST229201807272018-11-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. This is a Special Tool Bulletin: The OTC Powertrain Lift table is designed to safely aid the technician in removal and installation of electric vehicle and PHEV battery assemblies. The table fits conveniently between the 2 lift columns and raises to a maximum convenient working height of 72?. The wide base equipped with locking casters and wheels helps ensure stability unlike a typical transmission jack that has a narrow footprint.
TJ31558402018-11-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. If the rear Parking Assistance System (PAS) is not working and there is a message in DIM about ?Parking Assistance System service required? displayed in DIM, then it is possible that there is water ingress into rear park assist sensors and connectors caused by splices in the rear cable harness. If the sensors and connectors have water ingress then follow method in VIDA
TJ33211202018-11-19. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 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.
TJ192451142018-11-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2014 02 06 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 0 Publications Page 1 of 3 Attachment Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range XXX 1927 - 9999 0000001 - 0999999 0 - 0 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description 1C Administrative and Factory scheduled maintenance/Administrative and Factory scheduled maintenance 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 In our Service Literature, a vehicle is often referred to by its ?type ?, not its ?model ?. For example the 1999 - 2006 Model Year S80 is type ?184? You may also see the designation, for example ?P2X?. This is referring to a platform type or vehicle family. If a document states ?P1X? or ?5XX? as an example, it will apply to all models within the platform type. ?54X? will apply to the ?544?, ?545? and ?542? models. ?X? represents variable data. ?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 . ©014 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Technical Journal 19245 Platform Model Type Model Years Comments P3 S80 124 2007 - V70 135 2008 - 2010 XC70 136 2008 - XC60 156 2010 - S60 134 2011 - V60 155 2015 - P2 S80 184 1999 - 2006 V70 285 2001 - 2007 XC70 295 2001 - 2007 S60 384 2001 - 2009 XC90 275 2003 - P1 S40 544 2004 - 2012 V50 545 2005 - 2012 C30 533 2007 - 2013 C70 542 2006 - 2013 X40 S40 644 2000 - 2004 V40 645 2000 - 2004 900 940 944 1991 - 1995 four cylinder, four door 940
TJ33574202018-11-19. Service bulletin. WHEELS. 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.
K544227722018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Volvo Chassis - HVAC Recirculation Door Whistle - US17+OBD2016 Emissions, Model Year 2018 (Common Rail Fuel System ONLY)
TJ32760.1.12018-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: The noise comes from the rubber material(drive shaft bellow) which creates a certain friction and may create a noise when temperature are cold. The noise is most obvious during slow driving and turning (e.g. parking maneuvers). The noise will become less after some driving. Spray wax, Wurth PN 0893923284 , on the outer bellows
ST-2212018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Latest mandatory tool bulletin.
TJ32009.2.02018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: A hybrid vehicle in Active Usage Mode uses a small amount of energy from the high voltage battery. Over an extended period of time, this could lower the cell voltages and eventually degrade the battery. Periodically check the high voltage battery state of charge and keep it at or above 25% as per the instructions in the owners manual for "Long-term storage of vehicle with hybrid batteries".
SMB88-001A2018-11-05. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
TJ324692018-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.