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2003 Volvo XC90
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 3

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 201–238 of 238, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 17, 2003–Nov 21, 2005.

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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.

Nov 21, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

8553

NHTSA communication ID: 10018726

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AIR CONDITIONING AFTERBLOW FUNCTION. *AK

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10018726 at NHTSA
Oct 31, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3002

NHTSA communication ID: 10018732

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135B - SOFTWARE UPGRADE. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10018732 at NHTSA
Oct 31, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

135

NHTSA communication ID: 10007632

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLVO HAS DEVELOPED NEW AND IMPROVED COMPONENTS TO HELP ENSURE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135. *MJ SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135B. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10007632 at NHTSA
Jun 28, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

6107

NHTSA communication ID: 10016700

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT. *SC

Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM.

Source record 10016700 at NHTSA
Jun 28, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

7206

NHTSA communication ID: 10016668

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REAR SUSPENSION POPPING/SPRING NOISE. TO INCLUDE VOLVO XC90 1999-2000. *SC

Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.

Source record 10016668 at NHTSA
Dec 17, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

8526

NHTSA communication ID: 10016674

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SMALL FORE AND AFT OR ROCKING MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT DURING ACCELERATIONS ND DECELERATION MIGHT BE EXPERIENCED IN CERTAIN CASES. *TT

Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST.

Source record 10016674 at NHTSA
Dec 7, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

8525

NHTSA communication ID: 10016114

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MECHANICAL FRONT SEATS, ADJUSTING SEAT SLIDE RAIL LOCKING POSITION. *TT

Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST.

Source record 10016114 at NHTSA
Dec 2, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

6420

NHTSA communication ID: 10016113

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ZF POWER STEERING DIAGNOSTICS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED (ECPS) ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED POWER STEERING. *TT

Source components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.

Source record 10016113 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

850036

NHTSA communication ID: 10011529

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT SEAT, MECHANICAL, ADJUSTING. PLAY/CLEARANCE/CLICKING AT THE LOWER MOUNTINGS FOR THE FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTER. *TT

Source components: SEATS.

Source record 10011529 at NHTSA
Oct 27, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3638

NHTSA communication ID: 10016112

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RAIN SENSOR FUNCTION. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10016112 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10014585

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VACUUM HOSE ROUTING LABEL. *EH

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10014585 at NHTSA
May 4, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

2118

NHTSA communication ID: 10008966

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUB FRAME SQUEAKING NOISE. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS.

Source record 10008966 at NHTSA
Apr 5, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

135I

NHTSA communication ID: 10017960

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135I: THE SEATBELTS LOCATED IN THE 2ND ROW OF SEATS MAY GET CAUGHT IN THE DOOR AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE DOOR PANELS. *TT

Source components: SEAT BELTS.

Source record 10017960 at NHTSA
Apr 5, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

135H

NHTSA communication ID: 10017959

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135H: EXCESSIVE AIRFLOW ON THE TOP OF THE FOOT/ANKLE FROM THE FLOOR VENT. MAY BE MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE (CCM) IS SET TO AUTO POSITION. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10017959 at NHTSA
Apr 5, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

135G

NHTSA communication ID: 10017957

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135G: THIRD ROW SEAT, NON FOLDING. WHEN THE BOTTOM SEAT CUSHION IS PUSHED INWARDS TO FOLD THE BACKREST, THE PLASTIC CATCH MAY CRACK AND COME LOOSE FROM THE ATTACHMENT. *TT

Source components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10017957 at NHTSA
Apr 5, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

135C

NHTSA communication ID: 10017956

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135C: HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP MAY CAUSE INCREASED ELECTRICAL DEMAND AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EVEN WITH SUFFICIENT WASHER FLUID ANTIFREEZE. WASHERS NOT FUNCTIONING MAY BE CAUSED BY BLOWN FUSE NO. 15 IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10017956 at NHTSA
Apr 5, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

8333

NHTSA communication ID: 10010465

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THE CABLE TO RELEASE THE UPPER TAILGATE MAY COME LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTING CLIP. TECH NOTE. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE.

Source record 10010465 at NHTSA
Apr 5, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

135

NHTSA communication ID: 10007985

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135A-I FOR NEW AND IMPROVED COMPONENTS. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10007985 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0026

NHTSA communication ID: 10006704

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MASS MOVEMENT SENSOR MODULE (MMS) ALARM, ADJUSTING. THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FALSE ALARMS CAUSED BY TORRENTIAL RAIN. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES.

Source record 10006704 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0051

NHTSA communication ID: 10006259

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VVT SOLENOID, CLEANING. *MR

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 10006259 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0038

NHTSA communication ID: 10006215

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REPLACING THE HOSE UNDER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *MR

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10006215 at NHTSA
Dec 12, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4343

NHTSA communication ID: 10010469

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TCM SW UPGRADE, DTC 0099. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10010469 at NHTSA
Dec 12, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4342

NHTSA communication ID: 10010468

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TCM SW UPGRADE, 2-3 UPSHIFT FLARE. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10010468 at NHTSA
Nov 3, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

113A

NHTSA communication ID: 10010464

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOWER COOLING HOSE REPLACEMENT. SERVICE UPGRADE. THIS TECH NOTE SUPERCEDES THE PREVIOUS TNN DATED 2-25-03. *TT SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN AND RETAILER NOTIFICATION LETTER. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS.

Source record 10010464 at NHTSA
Nov 3, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

113

NHTSA communication ID: 10001077

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOWER RADIATOR HOSE UPGRADE. *TT SERVICE UPGRADE 113A - LOWER COOLING HOSE REPLACEMENT. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10001077 at NHTSA
Oct 31, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5503

NHTSA communication ID: 10010475

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL AND PRIMARY CABLE REPLACEMENT. *TT

Source components: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE.

Source record 10010475 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

880034

NHTSA communication ID: 10003602

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NEW BELT GUIDE TO PREVENT THE LOCKING TAB OF THE OUTER SEAT BELTS FOR THE 2ND ROW REAR SEAT FROM CATCHING IN THE DOOR. *TT

Source components: SEAT BELTS.

Source record 10003602 at NHTSA
Aug 25, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4341

NHTSA communication ID: 10003549

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 0053, LOCK UP PRESSURE SWITCH STUCK. 2004 S80 INCLUDED. *TT

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

Source record 10003549 at NHTSA
Jul 24, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

825

NHTSA communication ID: 10005235

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HOOD ALIGNMENT GUIDE, SERVICE UPGRADE PARTS BULLETIN. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD.

Source record 10005235 at NHTSA
Jul 24, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

8201

NHTSA communication ID: 10003397

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE UPGRADE 115 - HOOD ALIGNMENT GUIDE. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD.

Source record 10003397 at NHTSA
Jul 23, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

5502

NHTSA communication ID: 10003396

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT. *TT

Source components: PARKING BRAKE.

Source record 10003396 at NHTSA
Jul 16, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

37117

NHTSA communication ID: 10003403

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GROUND CABLE WATER INTRUSION. SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN. SERVICE UPGRADE 117. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10003403 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

82115

NHTSA communication ID: 10005234

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HOOD ALIGNMENT GUIDE - SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD.

Source record 10005234 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

370020

NHTSA communication ID: 10002971

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WATER INTRUSION INTO THE GROUND LEAD CABLES MAY CAUSE IMPROPER FUNCTION OF CERTAIN ENGINE COMPONENTS - SERVICE UPGRADE 117. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10002971 at NHTSA
Jun 27, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3933

NHTSA communication ID: 10003293

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ADDITIONAL FAULT TRACING INFORMATION FOR THE XC90 INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10003293 at NHTSA
Apr 8, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

8409

NHTSA communication ID: 10001488

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EXCESSIVE CLOSING FORCE REQUIRED TO SHUT THE REAR SIDE DOORS. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10001488 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

116

NHTSA communication ID: 10001320

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE UPGRADE - ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN MAY AFFECT THE FUNCTION OF THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10001320 at NHTSA
Jan 17, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

43006

NHTSA communication ID: 10000922

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY SET A 002F CODE OR HAVE A SLIPPING / SHUDDERING (IN 4TH AND/OR 5TH GEAR) TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER.

Source record 10000922 at NHTSA