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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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SMB00-425-2017-02019-11-18. 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.
TJ29012.5.0-20172019-11-18. 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
TJ32393.1.1-20172019-11-18. 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
TJ25153.7.2-20172019-11-12. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2016 - 03 - 17 2016 - 03 - 24 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3634 Washer Page 1 of 24 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 25153 S60 MY11 - , V60 , S60 , V60CC.pdf 0.8349 MB TJ 25153 S80 MY07 - , V70 MY08 - , XC70 MY08 - . pdf 0.7857 MB TJ 25153 S90 ( 234 ) MY17 - . pdf 1.4623 MB TJ 25153 V90V90CC ( 235236 ) MY17 - . pdf 1.5192 MB TJ 25153 XC90 ( 256 ) MY16 - . pdf 2.1365 MB TJ 25153_XC60 . pdf 0.8801 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2007 - 9999 0000850 - 9999999 200605 - 999952 134 2011 - 9999 0000194 - 9999999 201020 - 999952 135 2008 - 9999 0000395 - 9999999 200720 - 999952 136 2008 - 9999 0000400 - 9999999 200720 - 999952 138 2016 - 9999 0000122 - 9999999 201345 - 999952 155 2015 - 9999 0001147 - 9999999 201035 - 999952 156 2009 - 9999 0000212 - 9999999 200835 - 999952 157 2016 - 9999 0000022 - 9999999 201450 - 999952 234 2017 - 9999 0000001 - 9999999 201617 - 999952 235 2017 - 9999 0000001 - 9999999 201617 - 999952 236 2017 - 9999 0000001 - 9999999 201617 - 999952 256 2016 - 9999 0000001 - 9999999 201505 - 999952 ? 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 . © 2016 VOLVO CAR USA , LLC Technical Journal 25153 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description 1U Washer fluid reservoir / hoses / Leakage VST Operation Number 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 : If leakage occurs in the washer system at any of the multiple
TJ19245.1.10-2012019-11-12. Service bulletin. STEERING. 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 . © 2014 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 9
smb17-2018-2017-2019-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Retailer Car Delivery Process. All vehicles must have a pre-delivery service and a proper customer delivery. Perform all required maintenance, repairs and updates prior to delivery to customer.
ST-220-2017-03-12019-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Drill and Drill fixtures tools used in Recall R89714
PB36-065-2017-032019-11-12. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Please return stock of part number 31674105 Lever Hub to your servicing distribution center.
SMB00-004-2017-02019-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Factory Scheduled Maintenance menu.
TJ32546.1.0-20172019-11-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL). This is a Technical Journal: TG81-SC, harsh shift P-R R-D N-D. Due to an internal can bus data error in the TCM, harsh garage shifts may occur at P-R, R-D, N-D. New improved TCM SW is planned to be released 2017w22 in production and service. If you have a customer complaint at this time, perform a TCM reload. This will reset the values of the TCM and improve shift quality .
ST-111A-2017-02-2019-11-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MIDTRONICS PSC-550S and PSC-700 VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY information
ST-219-2017-02-22019-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please produce a Special Tool Bulletin using the attached draft copy.
TJ31602 9 3 20192019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The customer may report that the infotainment system in the vehicle re-starts or reboots intermittently 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. The customer may also notice that the infotainment system is not responding as normal (ex.- long response time) just before this occurs. When the system reboots, some customer settings may change back to a previous setting (ex.- navi destination, climate settings, radio station, etc.)
TJ32469 5 0 20192019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Gear shift lever inoperable
SPJ34549 2 0-2012019-09-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This is a Service Product Journal: Template Bumperskin Towbar Hitch, a template needs to be used to make the cut.
SMB00 438 2019-02019-09-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
TJ33557 1 1 20192019-09-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval: T8 ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive), Complete
TJ34567 1 1 20192019-09-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. This is a Technical Journal: DTC SRS-B15381B High Voltage battery loop control. The resistance of the circuit can be monitored using the SRS parameter "High voltage battery power supply disconnect"
TJ34648 1 2 20192019-09-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval - Lack of airflow causing poor cabin cooling
SMB31 010 2019-02019-09-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: High Voltage (HV) Battery Charger Tool loan Process
SMB00 006 2019-02019-09-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB84 001 2019-02019-09-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
TJ31423 6 0-20182019-08-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension. Perform Total Upgrade, replace fuse and compressor according to VIDA.
TJ33389 2 0-20182019-08-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. 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 6-20182019-08-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; 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.

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