2011 Volvo XC90

54 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 2011 Volvo XC90

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 XC90 are official communications between Volvo & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
  • PARKING BRAKE
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • WHEELS:HUB
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

    • TSB #TJ-25329

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056174

      VOLVO: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE STEERING KNUCKLE WOULD HAVE WHEEL HUB DISPLACED AND WOULD TO REPLACE WHEEL HUB. *PE Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • TSB #TJ-28031

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052671

      VOLVO: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AFTER A FEW MINUTES DRIVING, ANTI SKID WARNING LAMP MESSAGE MAY BE SET AFTER SYSTEM START UP INDICATING A PLAUSIBILITY PROBLEM WITH ALIGNMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR OR WHEEL ALIGNMENT. MODELS 2006-2014 XC90. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • TSB #TJ-6438-5

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037649

      VOLVO: YAW RATE SENSOR IS OUTSIDE OF PERMITTED RANGE. *RM Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • TSB #TJ-28031

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052671

      VOLVO: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AFTER A FEW MINUTES DRIVING, ANTI SKID WARNING LAMP MESSAGE MAY BE SET AFTER SYSTEM START UP INDICATING A PLAUSIBILITY PROBLEM WITH ALIGNMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR OR WHEEL ALIGNMENT. MODELS 2006-2014 XC90. Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE

    • TSB #TJ-13766

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037522

      VOLVO: REAR PARKING ASSISTANCE SENSORS MAY GIVE FALSE DETECTIONS IN WET CONDITIONS. *RM Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #TJ20803

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088644

      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 Read More »

    • TSB #SMB22-206

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110147

      All new Volvo engines leave the factory filled with Castrol EDGE Professional as an integral part of their delivery of high performance. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #TJ3097120160419

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10087104

      THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL : WHEN ANY REPAIR IS MADE ON ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, MAKE SURE THAT THE VOLVO SPECIAL TOOL P/N 9512957 COOLANT FILLING EQUIPMENT IS USED, IN ORDER TO PREVENT FUTURE OVER TEMPERATURE DAMAGE ON ENGINE. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #TJ-26091

      Date Announced:
      MAR 29, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043879

      VOLVO: WHEN USING LOW OCTANE IN VEHICLE, IT HESITATES UPON ACCELERATING AND HIGH ALTITUDE OR HOT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, MAKES IT WORSE. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #TJ-19302

      Date Announced:
      NOV 17, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037523

      VOLVO: LOW OIL LEVEL OR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND THE PROCEDURE TO HANDLE IT. *RM Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    • TSB #TJ-19883

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034505

      VOLVO: SNOW IN FAN MOTOR. BLOWER FAN/DOES NOT WORK. BLOWER FAN/UNUSUAL NOISE. SNOW MAY ENTER INTO THE FAN MOTOR AREA DUE TO HEAVY SNOWSTORMS. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #TJ-24643.1.5

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10044146

      VOLVO: TEST MESSAGE IN DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE (DIM) REGARDING LOW LEVEL OF OIL, OR YELLOW WARNING SYMBOL. *PE Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #TJ-25612

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053267

      VOLVO: ON SOME VEHICLES, LEFT LEVEL SENSOR FAILS TO ACHIEVE FULL TRAVEL AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MODEL 2011-2012 XC90. *PE Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #TJ-26840

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055532

      VOLVO: SHIFTING ROUGH FROM 5TH TO 4TH GEAR, AND AFTER STANDING EXPERIENCE SHIFT SHOCK WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED OR HARSH WHEN ENGAGING FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE. MODEL 2011-2013 1XXX, 275. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • TSB #TJ-27485

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052101

      VOLVO: DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE, FROM THE RIGHT HAND DRIVER SHAFT BEARING CAP, THERE IS NOISE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. MODEL 2011-2013 XC90. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #TJ26753

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088647

      THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: IT HAS BEEN NOTICED ON REQUESTED MATERIALS THAT PAS SENSORS ARE ANALYZED WITHOUT FINDING ANY FAULT ON THE PARTS. Read More »

    • TSB #TJ-27019

      Date Announced:
      NOV 26, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051581

      VOLVO: VARIOUS CEM SYMPTOMS (HORN HAZARD FLASHER, DIM BLANK, NO START, STALL) DO NOT REPLACE CEM. FOLLOW FAULT TRACING ACCORDING TO VIDA. *JS Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #TJ26745.7.2

      Date Announced:
      JUL 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110183

      This document is a Technical Journal: Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ3070120160419

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10087107

      THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #SPJ31352.1.0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110166

      Alternative solution when VIDA is unavailable or the Electronic Wiring Diagrams function in VIDA is unstable. Access by using the applicable URL. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TJ31543

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088666

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ31628.7.0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110167

      VIDA users are not able to check Operations & Packages An error message will be shown saying "Database error. Please contact System Administrator" Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ31721.1.0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110168

      Below error message may be shown in VIDA when selecting the Software tab in VIDA. With this message, it will not be possible to purchase Software Products. "124 - Client ID is not registered" Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ31722.1.1

      Date Announced:
      JUN 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110169

      A new feature will be available in VIDA version 16.4 where by users will be automatically informed when their passwords are about to expire. The pop-up window example, in the attachment, will be shown 14 days prior to the expiraton date. Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ31352.1.0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110166

      Alternative solution when VIDA is unavailable or the Electronic Wiring Diagrams function in VIDA is unstable. Access by using the applicable URL. Read More »

    • TSB #TJ27536

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110151

      Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service Read More »

    • TSB #TJ-26091

      Date Announced:
      MAR 29, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043879

      VOLVO: WHEN USING LOW OCTANE IN VEHICLE, IT HESITATES UPON ACCELERATING AND HIGH ALTITUDE OR HOT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, MAKES IT WORSE. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #TJ-14902

      Date Announced:
      NOV 19, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037485

      VOLVO: SOFTWARE BEING DOWNLOADED IS INTERRUPTED AND THE CEM FAILS. THERE IS A CEM RECOVERY METHOD. *RM Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #TJ 27303

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051798

      HEADLAMP MOISTURE DUE TO BROKEN GUIDE PIN. VOLVO. *KB Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

    • TSB #TJ 27303

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051798

      HEADLAMP MOISTURE DUE TO BROKEN GUIDE PIN. VOLVO. *KB Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    • TSB #SMB-88-001A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041668

      VOLVO: FOR OWNERS WHO REQUIRE FRONT SEAT BELT EXTENDERS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE. *PE Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • TSB #TJ23170

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043940

      VOLVO: NOT POSSIBLE TO LOCK/UNLOCK THE CAR WITH KIR. NEW REMOTES HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION FROM STRUCTURE WEEK 201215. *JS Read More »

    WHEELS:HUB

    • TSB #TJ-25329

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056174

      VOLVO: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE STEERING KNUCKLE WOULD HAVE WHEEL HUB DISPLACED AND WOULD TO REPLACE WHEEL HUB. *PE Read More »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    • TSB #US24111

      Date Announced:
      JAN 06, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037898

      VOLVO: REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT IS NOT WORKING BECAUSE OF AN ELECTRICAL HARNESS. *RM Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #SMB17-2017A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088566

      VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN TITLE : RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS ALL MY 2016 S60 , V60 , XC60 , XC70 AND S80 GROUP : NO:ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : UNITED STATES AND CANADA 17 2016A SERVICE ... Read More »

    • TSB #TJ20803.9.0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110170

      In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00-325

      Date Announced:
      JUN 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110161

      *No Description Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #SPJ31593

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110212

      There has been an increasing amount of reports where users state that its not possible to perform a vehicle readout when pressing ?Connect? There will be an error message asking the user if they wants to retry after an error message ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #SMB17-2017A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088566

      VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN TITLE : RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS ALL MY 2016 S60 , V60 , XC60 , XC70 AND S80 GROUP : NO:ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : UNITED STATES AND CANADA 17 2016A SERVICE ... Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00-354

      Date Announced:
      OCT 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088374

      WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY AND/OR INTERNAL REPAIRS PERFORMED MUST BE VERIFIED BY A PUNCHED TIME FLAG ON THE BACK OF THE REPAIR ORDER HARD COPY. Read More »

    • TSB #SMB-00-353

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110159

      The Volvo Technical Helpdesk (THD) is a central contact point available to authorized Volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. Read More »

    • TSB #TJ-19302

      Date Announced:
      NOV 17, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037523

      VOLVO: LOW OIL LEVEL OR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND THE PROCEDURE TO HANDLE IT. *RM Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #TJ31750.1.1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 17, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110188

      This is a Technical Journal: If the Volvo logo on the center of the steering wheel is peeling off or corroded, the logo itself can now be replaced (no need to replace the whole airbag unit). Read More »

    • TSB #TJ31750.1.0

      Date Announced:
      AUG 15, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110201

      This is a Technical Journal: If the Volvo logo on the center of the steering wheel is peeling off or corroded, the logo itself can now be replaced (no need to replace the whole airbag unit). Read More »

    • TSB #PB84-P89405

      Date Announced:
      AUG 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110200

      This is a Parts Bulletin:VOLVO EMBLEM EXTENDED. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for the VOLVO Iron Mark logo emblem on the radiator grille to peel off. Read More »

    • TSB #TJ25957.3.6

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110199

      This is a Technical Journal: VOLVO EMBLEM EXTENDED. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for the VOLVO Iron Mark logo emblem on the radiator grille to peel off. Read More »

    • TSB #P89405.5.0

      Date Announced:
      JUL 29, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110185

      This document is a Quality Bulletin: VOLVO EMBLEM EXTENDED. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for the VOLVO Iron Mark logo emblem on the radiator grille to peel off. Read More »

    • TSB #PB84-P89405

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110184

      This document is a Parts Bulletin: VOLVO EMBLEM EXTENDED. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for the VOLVO Iron Mark logo emblem on the radiator grille to peel off. Read More »

    • TSB #TJ25957.3.5

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110186

      This document is a Technical Journal: VOLVO EMBLEM EXTENDED. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for the VOLVO Iron Mark logo emblem on the radiator grille to peel off. Read More »

    • TSB #TJ19967

      Date Announced:
      JUN 03, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110145

      Blisters/bubbles may appear on the air vent surfaces. The blistering of the material is often caused by an air freshener applied directly to the air vents. Do not attach any sort of air freshener directly on air vents. Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ31593

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110212

      There has been an increasing amount of reports where users state that its not possible to perform a vehicle readout when pressing ?Connect? There will be an error message asking the user if they wants to retry after an error message ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #TJ19967

      Date Announced:
      JUN 03, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110145

      Blisters/bubbles may appear on the air vent surfaces. The blistering of the material is often caused by an air freshener applied directly to the air vents. Do not attach any sort of air freshener directly on air vents. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #TJ26745.7.2

      Date Announced:
      JUL 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110183

      This document is a Technical Journal: Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. Read More »

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