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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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TJ33296-1-1-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. SEATS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Technical Journal: The factory is looking for seat upholstery information and we are in need of pictures and description of affected seat covers before removal. Seat upholsteries are not to be replaced without contacting Volvo Technical Helpdesk (THD
TJ33285-3-0-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: DTC IHU-B156C8F sets incorrectly. For the cars in the header this DTC can be ignored as it doesn't affect any of the functions in the car. Do not perform any fault tracing or component replacement due to this DTC if there is no related customer symptom.
TJ31543-4-5-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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.
TJ31423-4-0-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
SMB00-006C-2018-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
SMB00-006-2018-02019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Software Installation Policy changes.
SPJ33554-1-0-2012019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Service Product Journal: Software Purchase Failed - General error occured - VDS / SPA / CMA cars. Download software fix
TJ32469-3-0-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL); EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable
TJ34246-1-0-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SERVICE BRAKES. This is a Technical Journal: SPA Brake noise
TJ31423-11-0-2012019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
TJ34262-1-0-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. This is a Technical Journal: Wind noise, front and/or rear door area
SMB00-437-2019-02019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
TJ21965-5-0-20192019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
TJ33031-4-2-20192019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: If remote control key is not detected by the car and shows message in DIM "Car key not found" or if functions such as lock/unlock are not working, please follow advice for detecting key
TJ34494-1-0-20192019-04-08. Service bulletin. SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. This is a Technical Journal: T8 Seat/Steering Wheel Heat Inop using Remote Parking Climate w/VOC app
TJ34165-1-0-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: No VIDA communication with vehicle
TJ33533-3-0-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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
R39917-2018-11-02019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 R39917 on certain model year 2017 ? 2019 XC90, S90, V60CC, V90, XC40, V60, XC60, V90CC vehicles. Volvo has identified that the Telematics and Driver Support Systems may not function as designed due to a software error in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM). This could result in the vehicle not providing the GPS location, increasing the risk of no emergency response. The corrective action is to complete a Total Upgrade on all affected vehicles.
PB-R39917-2018-12019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Group, has decided to launch Recall R39917 on certain model year 2017 ? 2019 XC90, S90, V60CC, V90, XC40, V60, XC60, V90CC vehicles. Volvo has identified that the Telematics and Driver Support Systems may not function as designed due to a software error in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM). This could result in the vehicle not providing the GPS location, increasing the risk of no emergency response. The corrective action is to complete a Total Upgrade on all affected vehicles. A total of 17,548 U.S. and 1,461 Canadian vehicles are eligible for this recall.
ST-001-2018-11-22019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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.
SMB88-001A-2018-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEAT BELTS. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
TJ331982019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: SPA P044200 EVAP Troubleshooting Guide
TJ33353-1-1-20182019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This is a Technical Journal: Climate unit, not sufficient airflow from vents. Perform action according to instructions for different car variants.
TJ33646-1-3-20182019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: SiriusXM Travel Link service cannot be activated
ST-002-2018-08-12019-04-01. 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

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