Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 V70 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

    • 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 »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #TJ-25336

      Date Announced:
      NOV 28, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10047942

      VOLVO: UNSTABLE REAR SUSPENSION, PULL OR DRIFT DUE TO INCORRECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT OR REAR WHEEL CAMBER ANGLE OR ON UNEVEN ROAD WOULD HAVE CLUNKING OR KNOCKING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION DUE FRONT BUSHING, IN REAR LONGITUDINAL STAY, FAILED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

    • TSB #TJ-27500

      Date Announced:
      JUL 30, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053205

      VOLVO: REQUIRED RETRACTION OF REAR CALIPER BRAKE PISTONS, DURING MAINTENANCE SERVICE/REPLACING, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, TO REAR BRAKE PADS. MODELS 2008-9999 124 (S80), 135 (V70), 136 (XC70) AND 2010-9999 156 (XC60) AND 2011-9999 134 (S60). Read More »

    • TSB #TJ-24500

      Date Announced:
      MAY 07, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052107

      VOLVO: RETRACT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS TO SERVICE POSITION AFTER REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKE PADS AND/OR ROTORS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PARKING BRAKE, AS REQUIRED, USING VIDA COMMAND. MODELS 2008-9999 -124, 134, 135, 136, 156. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • 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 #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: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 »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #26745.13.14

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

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

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

    • TSB #Service Manager

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10213882

      Battery Charger/maintainer requirement 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:SOFTWARE

    • 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

    • TSB #TJ36584

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249398

      Left front LED flickers after turning car off - Check outer position bulbs 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 »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #TJ3658411

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234826

      Left front LED flickers after turning car off 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 »

    WHEELS

    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 »

    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #C00009

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

      COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #SMB00-108C

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

      Expendable Items Parts List. 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