Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 XC40 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:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

    • TSB #SMB00325

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234664

      Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re-mails to vehicle owners when necessary. Listed below are the latest planned owner notification re-mails. Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #CBR-2014 202402

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251328

      CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer. Read More »

    • TSB #TJ3655550

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234823

      Creaking noise from right engine pad Read More »

    • TSB #TJ3656310

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234824

      Creaking noise from right engine pad Read More »

    • TSB #TJ20803.20.0-201

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10158649

      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 »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

    • TSB #TJ33962

      Date Announced:
      JUL 27, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149969

      This is a Technical Journal: Click noise from rear body/suspension/shock absorber. Remove: - wheel - outer wheelhouse trim panel - plastic cap from the shock absorber top mount (see picture 1) Spray PFPE anti-squeak grease in the upper ... Read More »

    BRAKES (PWS)

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #K54422772

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147499

      Volvo Chassis - HVAC Recirculation Door Whistle - US17+OBD2016 Emissions, Model Year 2018 (Common Rail Fuel System ONLY) Read More »

    • TSB #TJ20803-17-0-201

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159079

      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 #TJ33235-2-0-2018

      Date Announced:
      MAR 13, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159074

      This is a Technical Journal: Check engine lamp and DTC - ECM P050B00 Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #TJ3655550

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234823

      Creaking noise from right engine pad Read More »

    • TSB #TJ3656310

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234824

      Creaking noise from right engine pad Read More »

    • TSB #TJ36563

      Date Announced:
      MAR 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249396

      Creaking noise from right engine pad Read More »

    • TSB #KC-331

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219300

      Fuel Filters ( Primary and Secondary ) ( Backwards Compatible ) and Fuel Filter Housings Read More »

    • TSB #CBR-2201

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219421

      Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information a?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions Read More »

    • TSB #KC-159

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203933

      Trucks Equipped With A Cummins Engine - Engine Preheat Icon Does Not Illuminate In The Instrument Cluster (IC) During Engine Pre-heat (Intake Air Heater) Operation - Vehicles With 2018 Instrument Cluster Update, Model Year 2018 And ... Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00321

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234662

      To further enhance the customer?s Volvo ownership experience, Volvo Car USA, LLC offers the MY 2013 and later Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance Program. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #35924.1.4

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251147

      This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester. Read More »

    • TSB #26745.13.14

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249191

      This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method Read More »

    • TSB #TJ3641580

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241649

      Electrical rear axis drive Read More »

    • TSB #TJ3612530

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234813

      WPC (Wireless Phone Charger) charging information Read More »

    • TSB #TJ36224

      Date Announced:
      FEB 09, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234789

      No bass function (High Performance Audio) Read More »

    • TSB #TJ36455

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10230517

      Volvo Cars App Android, no climate setting button Read More »

    • TSB #TJ35902

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10230513

      Connectivity services activation - PSIM issues Read More »

    • TSB #KC-145

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219302

      Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair. Read More »

    • TSB #Service Manager

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10212892

      Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) Read More »

    • TSB #TJ20803-17-0-201

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159079

      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 #TJ33235-2-0-2018

      Date Announced:
      MAR 13, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159074

      This is a Technical Journal: Check engine lamp and DTC - ECM P050B00 Read More »

    • TSB #TJ31582a

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234678

      12V battery drained with High Voltage charge cable connected Read More »

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

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

    • TSB #TJ36509

      Date Announced:
      FEB 09, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234794

      Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TJ3667810

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241680

      Recovering control modules stuck in ?not responding? Read More »

    • TSB #TJ3654810

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234821

      OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187 download software prior replacement Read More »

    • TSB #KC-281

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10206327

      Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0069-64, P10EC-00, P0191-64 and P240F-00 In Different Combinations, Occurrences, And Time Stamps (Two To Four Codes), Possible Vehicle Derate - US17+OBD16, US17+OBD18 Emissions, Common Model Years 2018 And ... Read More »

    • TSB #KC-99

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203167

      Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure Read More »

    • TSB #TJ 34647 6 0

      Date Announced:
      JUL 19, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10202440

      Perform a software upgrade in accordance with TJ 31543. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT

    • TSB #35924.1.4

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251147

      This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #KC-99

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203167

      Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #KC-99

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203167

      Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #TJ36548

      Date Announced:
      MAR 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249393

      OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187,download software prior replacement Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    STRUCTURE

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    • TSB #TJ34532.2.0-2021

      Date Announced:
      JAN 29, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187455

      This is a Technical Journal: Gurgling sound from sunroof area, while driving in the rain Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #TJ35530.1.0-2020

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177390

      This is a Technical Journal: Rattle noise from front wheel arch liner. Perform adjustment Read More »

    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #C00009

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241661

      COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SMB00325

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234664

      Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re-mails to vehicle owners when necessary. Listed below are the latest planned owner notification re-mails. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #TJ36455

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10230517

      Volvo Cars App Android, no climate setting button Read More »

    • TSB #TJ35902

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10230513

      Connectivity services activation - PSIM issues Read More »

    • TSB #356EN01

      Date Announced:
      FEB 09, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10212891

      VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App Read More »

    • TSB #Service Manager

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10212892

      Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) Read More »

    • TSB #TJ34532.2.0-2021

      Date Announced:
      JAN 29, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187455

      This is a Technical Journal: Gurgling sound from sunroof area, while driving in the rain Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00321

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234662

      To further enhance the customer?s Volvo ownership experience, Volvo Car USA, LLC offers the MY 2013 and later Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance Program. Read More »

    • TSB #TJ20803-17-0-201

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159079

      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 »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

    • TSB #TJ36509

      Date Announced:
      FEB 09, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249366

      Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TJ36509

      Date Announced:
      FEB 09, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249366

      Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #36678.1.0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238367

      This is a Technical Journal. Recovering control modules stuck in a??not respondinga?? after failed SW download. Connect VIDA to read-out the car. Follow steps outlined in this TJ. Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00-108C

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10224584

      Expendable Items Parts List. Read More »

    • TSB #TJ20803-17-0-201

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10157902

      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 »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #TJ20803-17-0-201

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10157902

      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 #TJ20803-17-0-201

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159079

      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 »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER