Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 S60 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:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

    • TSB #RTJ-18513

      Date Announced:
      SEP 19, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026550

      VOLVO: ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING FOR 5 CYLINDER AWD ONLY VEHICLES. OIL LEAKING/MOISTURE FROMTHE ANGLE GEAR HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSEING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. *PE Read More »

    STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

    • TSB #RTJ-18513

      Date Announced:
      SEP 19, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026550

      VOLVO: ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING FOR 5 CYLINDER AWD ONLY VEHICLES. OIL LEAKING/MOISTURE FROMTHE ANGLE GEAR HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSEING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. *PE Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #7206

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016668

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

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • TSB #TJ-16840

      Date Announced:
      FEB 17, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043584

      SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (BCM) TO MAKE A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) OF 0076 OR ON THE XC90 DTC 0117 WHICH ALSO MAY ACCOMPANY BCM DTC 0076. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #28-200

      Date Announced:
      SEP 26, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026143

      VOLVO: EXTEND WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (EMS) ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 MODELS. P45 CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE REF: 10026144 (P-46), 10026145 (P-54), 10026146 (P-55), 10026147 (P-76). Read More »

    • TSB #28-200

      Date Announced:
      AUG 27, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026144

      VOLVO: EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (EMS) ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 MODELS. P 46 CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #46-13

      Date Announced:
      APR 18, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024466

      5 CYLINDER ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING. ON ALL WHEEL DRIVE MODELS. *NJ UPDATED 6/5/08. *NJ Read More »

    • TSB #2849

      Date Announced:
      FEB 13, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003440

      VEHICLES WITH DENSO ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MAY HAVE POOR DRIVABILITY, HESITATION OR RPM DIPS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) 250A (LOWER LIMIT), 2200 AND/OR 220A STORED IN ... Read More »

    • TSB #5910

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000304

      COMBINATION OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) BCM 0103 AND ECM 9400 COULD BE CAUSED BY A FAULTY PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS VERSIONS DATED 10/21/2002 AND 6/23/03. Read More »

    • TSB #2847

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000302

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) ECM (ENGINE CONTROL MODULE) 1000 / NO SW DOWNLOAD / VADIS VERSION E COMMUNICATION ERROR. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #0052

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006514

      INSTALLING THE SEAL PLUG IN THE CYLINDER BLOCK. *MR Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #143

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015607

      SERVICE CAMPAIGN 143 - LEAKAGE DETECTION SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) EMISSIONS CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR FAULT DETECTION OF A CERTAIN FAULT IN THE ... Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • 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 »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #4342

      Date Announced:
      DEC 12, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010468

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

    • TSB #4606

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003291

      SQUEAKING NOISE FROM AWD UNIT CAUSED BY PROPSHAFT FLANGE PINS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #4347

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016108

      DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE 1ST AND/OR REVERSE GEAR. *TT 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 »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #43006

      Date Announced:
      JAN 17, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000922

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

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

    • TSB #US20756

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037896

      VOLVO: ABS LIGHT ON, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING. THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #2850

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016111

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC), OR ECM (ENGINE CONTROL MODULE) 140A. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #5910

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000304

      COMBINATION OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) BCM 0103 AND ECM 9400 COULD BE CAUSED BY A FAULTY PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS VERSIONS DATED 10/21/2002 AND 6/23/03. Read More »

    • TSB #5910

      Date Announced:
      JAN 09, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000866

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) 0103 WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) 9400. *TT 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-20756

      Date Announced:
      JUN 11, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032914

      VOLVO: DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (DEM), SOFTWARE. THIS TECHNICAL JOURNAL APPLIES TO ALL AWD MODEL VEHICLES, STARTING FROM 2003. *PE UPDATED ON 4/10/2012. *KB UPDATED 6/13/12. *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 »

    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 »

    TIRES

    • TSB #013

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019022

      VOLVO RECOMMENDED WINTER TIRES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #006

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019023

      WINTER TIRE APPLICATIONS. *TT Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #720006

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002972

      RESONANCE SOUND (340 HZ) CAN OCCUR FROM THE WHEEL WHICH IS TRANSMITTED VIA THE SPRING STRUT. RUBBER SPRING SEATS (INSULATOR PLATES) HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED AS SERVICE SOLUTIONS. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #850036

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011529

      FRONT SEAT, MECHANICAL, ADJUSTING. PLAY/CLEARANCE/CLICKING AT THE LOWER MOUNTINGS FOR THE FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTER. *TT 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 #136

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008446

      SERVICE CAMPAIGN 136. VOLVO ON-CALL PLUS SOFTWARE UPGRADE. SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN, TECH-NET NOTES, AND IMPORTANT CAMPAIGN NOTICE. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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

    • TSB #225

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009422

      VOLVO ON CALL PLUS DEACTIVATION AND REMOVAL OF PHONE MODULE. SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN. *TT 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 »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #8553

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018726

      AIR CONDITIONING AFTERBLOW FUNCTION. *AK Read More »