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Service bulletins for the 2021 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.

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

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TJ33183.4.0-20212021-03-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY. This is a Technical Journal: If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the rattling noise comes from the roller blind, similar to the noise in the attached file, replace the roller blind according to VIDA.
TJ35511.1.0-20212021-03-08. Service bulletin. STEERING; WHEELS. This is a Technical Journal: Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module
TJ33358.7.0-20202021-02-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: *This journal is re-written in its entirety. The ERAD (Electrical Rear Axle Drive) consists of two main parts, a transmission and an electrical motor. To determine if the transmission or the complete ERAD needs to be exchanged follow instructions under "Service". Instructional film is included as attachment, mp4. The repair method is included as attachment, pdf. Service: If the customer is driving in electric mode and experiences noise from the rear that increase with vehicle speed (that corresponds to the electrical motor speed) it is an electrical motor issue. In this case the complete ERAD is to be exchanged. No DTC(s) are set for this issue. If the customer experiences hesitation when the electrical motor should be engaged or no electrical motor engagement at all, the transmission part needs to be exchanged. This fault results in Clutch DTC(s) as indicated in the list, and a message in DIM (Driver Information Module) "Hybrid system failure, Service required". ERAD transmission is ordered according to normal routines. ERAD transmission Part No. 32240142.
TJ35610.1.2-20202021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: No AM radio, Software to activate the AM radio will be made available
TJ32985.5.0-20202020-12-21. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Seat belt front, may not retract fully
TJ34567.1.2-20202020-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V 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"
TJ34803.2.0-20202020-11-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. This is a Technical Journal: Title II-TPMS calibration after SW upgrade In the new SW, released May 2019, the picture in the Centre Display for I-TPMS is showing a "spinning wheel", while calibration is ongoing. The calibration function itself is not changed compared to previous SW versions, it is only how it is presented in the center display that has been changed.A new calibration will start automatically as soon as the VDDM SW is upgraded.
TJ34286.5.0-20202020-11-23. Service bulletin. STEERING; WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Info request: Pull & drift or steering wheel misaligned, feedback needed.
TJ34241.2.2-20202020-11-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This is a Technical Journal: 12V battery message and DTC CEM-B129F96
TJ30621.1.1-20202020-11-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Sunroof shade hanging down REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30621 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2015 07 20 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 8360 Roof hatch Page 1 of 3 Attachment File Name File Size Movie clip 1 . mp4 5.3850 MB Movie clip 2 . mp4 5.4659 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 256 2016 - 9999 21 0000001 - 9999999 201505 - 999952 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description VJ Sun / moon / convertible roof / Fits poorly SC Sun / moon / convertible roof / Hard / impossible to open / close VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 83612 - 2 Sun shade / inner panel sun roof replace 99400 - 2 General reimbursement acc . to TJ / QB DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes ? 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 30621 Text DESCRIPTION : If the sunroof shade is hanging down in the vehicle , follow advice under ? Service ? . The installation procedure in the VIDA removal , replacement and installation instructions for the Sun visor / Inner cover sun roof ( VCC - 371003 - 6 ) will be updated later . The two movie clips add this information meanwhile . Vehicle Report : Please submit a Vehicle Report of all cases with hanging sunroof shade . Use concern area ? Vehicle Report ? and sub concern area ? Support not needed ? , use function group 8360 . Service : 1 . Preparation of Sun visor / Inner cover sunroof spare part ( Movie clip 1 ) . After unpacking the spare part with P / N 39824859 ( Blonde ) or P / N 39824857 ( Charcoal ) please do the following steps : Note : Always use clean gloves when h
SMB00-015-2020-12020-11-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Service Manager Bulletin : Volvo Electric Vehicle Technical De-Energization Permit to Work Form
SMB00-015-2020-12020-11-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin : Volvo Electric Vehicle Technical De-Energization Permit to Work Form
TJ35554.2.0-20202020-11-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: IHU, volume restriction w/orange key.
SMB00-339-2020-02020-10-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. To empower Volvo retailers to provide a superior customer experience to owners of Volvo?s T8 and Polestar Engineered Recharge vehicles, VCUSA Quality announces the MY2020 & MY2021 T8 and Polestar Engineered Recharge Premium Customer Experience Program. This program will now provide Volvo retailers additional latitude, to proactively address non-warranty customer concerns in an expeditious manner. The ownership experience should never be compromised due to a customer inconvenience.
TJ35560.3.0-20202020-10-13. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: Headlight DTC?s after software upgrade
ST-001-2020-09-12020-10-13. 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.
TJ35640.1.0-20202020-10-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: MY21- HUD, Lighting/Settings issues after software update
TJ34241.2.1-20202020-09-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: 12V battery message and DTC CEM-B129F96
SMB00-006-2020-02020-09-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
TJ35610.1.1-20202020-08-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Technical Journal: No AM radio, Software to activate the AM radio will be made available
TJ35560.2.0-20202020-08-17. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS. This is a Technical Journal: Headlight DTC?s after software upgrade
TJ35594.1.0-20202020-08-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Illumination of cup holder in center console, missing
TJ32985.4.0-20202020-08-17. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:FRONT. This is a Technical Journal: Seat belt front, may not retract fully
TJ35507.2.0-20202020-07-20. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing
TJ35514.1.0-20202020-07-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval for VCM Replacement

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