2006 Volvo S40

53 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 2006 Volvo S40

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 S40 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
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  • STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
  • PARKING BRAKE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • AIR BAGS
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • TIRES
  • TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
  • WHEELS:HUB
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING

    • TSB #RTJ-19994

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032645

      VOLVO: ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED MESSAGE, SWM-0201, BCM-0109, EPS-0080. NEW SWM SOFTWARE HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION AFTER THE CHASSIS RANGE IN THE HEADER. *PE Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #6422

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020118

      POWER STEERING PUMP AND HARNESS REPLACEMENT. Read More »

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #RTJ-19994

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032645

      VOLVO: ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED MESSAGE, SWM-0201, BCM-0109, EPS-0080. NEW SWM SOFTWARE HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION AFTER THE CHASSIS RANGE IN THE HEADER. *PE Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

    • TSB #TJ-18381-7

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037821

      VOLVO: WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR ON AN UNEVEN ROAD THERE MAY BE A KNOCKING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT STRUTS. THERE MAY BE A DEFECTIVE TOP BEARING OR A COIL SPRING IN CONFLICT WITH THE BODY STRUT TOWER. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

    • TSB #TL-20109

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034507

      VOLVO: KNOCKING NOISE FROM FRONT CONTROL ARM, REAR BUSHING. A KNOCKING OR RATTLING METALLIC NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION AT START AND STOP, AND IN COME CASES PULLING OR A MISALIGNED STEERING WHEEL. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

    • TSB #RTJ-20293

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030425

      A SERVICE KIT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO REDUCE THE CURRENT THROUGH THE VACUUM SWITCH FOR THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP. *PE UPDATED 12/30/09. *PE Read More »

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

    • TSB #TJ-10438-8

      Date Announced:
      OCT 27, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037240

      VOLVO: THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH FOUR POSSIBLE TORUBLE CODES. *RM Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

    • TSB #TJ-5931

      Date Announced:
      MAY 14, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033816

      VOLVO: UNNECESSARY BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REPLACEMENTS. WHEN DIAGNOSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) FOR BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM, TECHNICIAN MUST ALWAYS FOLLOW COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC FAULT TRACING PATH IN VIDA. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • TSB #RTJ-19994

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032645

      VOLVO: ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED MESSAGE, SWM-0201, BCM-0109, EPS-0080. NEW SWM SOFTWARE HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION AFTER THE CHASSIS RANGE IN THE HEADER. *PE Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

    • TSB #3742

      Date Announced:
      AUG 24, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022613

      FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CABLE REPAIR METHOD. *KB Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • TSB #TJ-10438-8

      Date Announced:
      OCT 27, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037240

      VOLVO: THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH FOUR POSSIBLE TORUBLE CODES. *RM Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE

    • TSB #55159

      Date Announced:
      AUG 15, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020423

      PARKING BRAKE OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT/ADJUSTMENT. VOLVO. *KB Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #SMB-28-200

      Date Announced:
      AUG 27, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026145

      VOLVO: EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (EMS) ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 MODELS. P-54 CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SMB 28-200

      Date Announced:
      AUG 27, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026146

      VOLVO: EXTEND WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (EMS) ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 MODELS. P-55 CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SMB 28 200

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026148

      VOLVO: PZEV (S40/V50) VEHICLES HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE MANAGE MENT SOFTWARE (EMS) ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 MODELS. PZEV CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #2872

      Date Announced:
      MAY 07, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022340

      DTC ECM - 130A MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, FAULTY SIGNAL, DTC ECM - 250A LONG TERM FUEL TRIM, LOWER LIMIT, IN LIMITED ADAPTATION AREAS. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #2871

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020264

      LONG CRANK OR STUMBLING IDLE WHEN MAKING A COLD START. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    • TSB #RTJ-19745

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10027304

      VOLVO: ON THE PZEV (PARTIAL ZERO EMISSIONS VEHICLE)CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE AND OIL TRAP REPLACEMENT. THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE MAY CRACK WHICH MAY LEAD TO NON COMPLIANCE WITH EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #TJ-27818

      Date Announced:
      SEP 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054529

      VOLVO: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF STEEL FUEL TANK ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2005-2010 S40, V50. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #RTJ-16629

      Date Announced:
      MAY 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030359

      VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. Read More »

    • TSB #28-74

      Date Announced:
      JAN 03, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022612

      LEAKAGE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. *KB UPDATED 1/22/08. *NJ UPDATED 4/7/08. *NJ Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

    • TSB #28-74

      Date Announced:
      JAN 03, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022612

      LEAKAGE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. *KB UPDATED 1/22/08. *NJ UPDATED 4/7/08. *NJ Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • TSB #SMB 23-037

      Date Announced:
      JAN 17, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043544

      PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULES (PEM) TO PRIOR APPROVAL. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #RTJ-20658

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029149

      VOLVO: EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALTY WET CONDITIONS) IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) TO BECOME CORRODED INTERNALLY. *PE Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • TSB #RTJ-20658

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029149

      VOLVO: EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALTY WET CONDITIONS) IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) TO BECOME CORRODED INTERNALLY. *PE Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #RTJ-21324

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032425

      VOLVO: THE 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AW55-50/51, HAS A BOLT ON TOP THAT ANCHORS THE B4 BAND, WHICH APPLIES 3RD GEAR. IF THAT BOLT IS REMOVED, THE BAND WILL BE DISENGAGED AND 3RD GEAR WILL BE INOPERATIVE. Read More »

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

    • TSB #TJ-US16761

      Date Announced:
      MAY 25, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037893

      VOLVO: THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE. *RM UPDATED 4/11/2012. *KB UPDATED 4/13/12. *PE UPDATED 5/15/12. *PE UPDATED 6/4/12. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #4002

      Date Announced:
      JUL 07, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016434

      TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPGRADES AVAILABLE TO CORRECT COMPLAINTS/SYMPTOMS. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #3740

      Date Announced:
      OCT 25, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022375

      INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL DOOR FUNCTIONS. *KB UPDATED ON 12/7/07. *NJ Read More »

    • TSB #3655

      Date Announced:
      DEC 05, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021203

      INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL DOOR FUNCTIONS AND/OR A/C PERFORMANCE. *KB Read More »

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

    • 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: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 #RTJ-19994

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032645

      VOLVO: ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED MESSAGE, SWM-0201, BCM-0109, EPS-0080. NEW SWM SOFTWARE HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION AFTER THE CHASSIS RANGE IN THE HEADER. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #RTJ-16629

      Date Announced:
      MAY 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030359

      VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #RTJ-19139

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10027424

      VOLVO VEHICLES: PAD LAMP, LOGIC CHANGED WITH SRS SW UPGRADE. THE PAD (PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED) LAMP ILLUMINATES WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. Read More »

    • TSB #88-48

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025021

      PAD PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED LIGHT LOGIC CHANGED WITH SRS SOFWARE UPGRADE. *PE Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    • TSB #RTJ-19139

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10027424

      VOLVO VEHICLES: PAD LAMP, LOGIC CHANGED WITH SRS SW UPGRADE. THE PAD (PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED) LAMP ILLUMINATES WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #RTJ-19139

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10027424

      VOLVO VEHICLES: PAD LAMP, LOGIC CHANGED WITH SRS SW UPGRADE. THE PAD (PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED) LAMP ILLUMINATES WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. Read More »

    • TSB #8842

      Date Announced:
      APR 03, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022376

      OCCUPANT WEIGHT SENSOR (OWS) SPARE PART FOR DTC SRS-0015. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #8845

      Date Announced:
      FEB 08, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021204

      PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATION WITH BELTED ADULT PASSENGER. *KB Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #83-44

      Date Announced:
      APR 16, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024882

      COLD WEATHER: DOOR HARD TO CLOSE - MAY BECOME FROZEN. *NJ Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #US15309.4.1

      Date Announced:
      APR 23, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10044085

      VOLVO: EXCESSIVELY NEGATIVE REAR CAMBER MAY CAUSE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AND THIS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY ABNORMAL ROAD NOISE OR RIDE. REFER TO THE CAMBER ANGLE SPECIFICATION IN RTJ 19674. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS S40,C30, AND V50 MODEL YEAR 2012. Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #00211

      Date Announced:
      JUL 15, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022699

      NEW TECHNICAL COURSES AVAILABLE. INTRODUCTION TO TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS - CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED TO FAMILIARIZE TECHNICIANS AND WORKSHOP FOREMEN WITH VOLVO'S TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS. Read More »

    WHEELS:HUB

    • TSB #TJ-7732

      Date Announced:
      APR 22, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033809

      VOLVO: GRINDING BEARING NOISE FROM REAR HUB, AWD. MAY BE GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR HUB ON VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD). SYMPTOM COULD BE CAUSED BY WORN OUT HUB BEARING DUE TO GEOMETRICAL CONFLICT WITH BRAKE DUST SHIELD. 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 #ST21520160422

      Date Announced:
      APR 22, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10087143

      THIS IS A SPECIAL TOOL : NEWSLETTER 69 Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #TJ-21297-2

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037819

      VOLVO: WHEN A TRAILER IS ATTACHED THAT HAS LED LIGHTS THERE MAY BE A LIGHTING PROBLEM. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #36167

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023630

      SERVICE CAMPAIGN 167B: INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL DOOR FUNCTIONS AND/OR A/C PERFORMANCE. *NJ Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • TSB #169

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022620

      EMISSION CONTROL LABEL ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD IS INCORRECT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT ONE. *KB 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 »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #191

      Date Announced:
      FEB 08, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024074

      PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) EXTENDED WARRANTY. *NJ Read More »

    • TSB #167

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021662

      VOLVO SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. NEW SOFTWARE CREATED TO HELP IMPROVE BATTERY LIFE, ALARM FUNCTION, CLIMATE CONTROL, AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION OF THE VEHICLE. *KB UPDATED 01/17/08. Read More »

    Browse Other S40 Years