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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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TJ31946.1.1-20192019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
SMB00-006-2019-12019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB00-438-2019-12019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
TJ31543.9.0-20192019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
TJ33211.7.0-20192019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
TJ34857.2.0-20192019-12-09. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This is a Technical Journal: ECM-P04F000, Evap System, High Pressure Purge Line
ST-001-2019-10-12019-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
TJ20803.20.1-2012019-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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
TJ21965.7.0-20192019-12-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
TJ32958.5.0-20192019-12-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.
TJ35058.1.1-20192019-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions
ST-223-2017-10-02019-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please produce a special tool bulletin with the attached information
ST-220-2017-04-02019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Drill and Drill fixtures tools used in Recall R89714
ST-220-2017-04-02019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Drill and Drill fixtures tools used in Recall R89714
TJ32546.2.0-20172019-12-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 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 .
TJ32593.1.1-20172019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Region Code Setting for 7" Media/DVD Player After installing the 7" Media Player/DVD Player Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) accessory, it may be necessary to set the DVD region code to US (region 1)
SMB00-006-2017-02019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Software Installation Policy changes.
PB21-047-2017-052019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please return stock of part number 31460615 tooth belt kit to your servicing distribution center.
TJ32633.1.0-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: In-car apps not working after app version upgrade
PB89-026-2017-042019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please return stock of part number 31664288 Decal Set to your servicing distribution center.
PB21-046-2017-042019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please return stock of 31430070 service kit to your servicing distribution center.
PB85-002-2017-042019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Please return stock of 39843523, 39843524, 39843525, 39843526 covers to your servicing distribution center.
SPJ32587.2.0-2012019-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Product Journal: VIDA will not support Windows 8.1 after June 30th 2017
TJ32546.1.0-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 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 .
TJ32267.1.0-20172019-11-18. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE. This is a Technical Journal: Climate system, unusual noise from dashboard area. replace the heater core according to the attached instruction.

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