Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 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

    • TSB #TJ34519.5.0-2021

      Date Announced:
      JAN 29, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187402

      This is a Technical Journal: Reduced power steering assistance during parking maneuvering Read More »

    • TSB #TJ34286.5.0-2020

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182732

      This is a Technical Journal: Info request: Pull & drift or steering wheel misaligned, feedback needed. Read More »

    • TSB #TJ34507.2.0-2020

      Date Announced:
      AUG 19, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179683

      This is a Technical Journal: No steering assistance during workshop visit Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #SMB39-015-2020-0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177384

      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Prior Approval for VCM Replacement Read More »

    • TSB #TJ34740.1.3-2020

      Date Announced:
      JAN 28, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171688

      This is a Technical Journal: 4 Cylinder VEP engine: Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 Synthetic oil. Read More »

    • TSB #SMB22-005-2020-0

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171684

      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Engine Petrol (VEP4 2.0L) Oil Viscosity Requirement Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #TJ34519.5.0-2021

      Date Announced:
      JAN 29, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187402

      This is a Technical Journal: Reduced power steering assistance during parking maneuvering Read More »

    • TSB #TJ34618.6.0-2020

      Date Announced:
      JAN 29, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171692

      This is a Technical Journal: IHU, scratching/screeching/electrical noise from sound system after start-up Read More »

    • TSB #TJ32531.4.0-2019

      Date Announced:
      DEC 31, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170182

      This is a Technical Journal: I-TPMS and Low Tire Pressure warning Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00-006-2019-1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169391

      Software Installation Policy changes. Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ3484110-2019-

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10161782

      This is a Service Product Journal: Electric wiring diagram missing in VIDA. Model year 2020 Read More »

    • TSB #SMB30-001-2019-0

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10161781

      This is a Service Managers Bulletin: Volvo Cars is constantly developing the in-car systems and the services offered to customers, so that their cars give them the best experience possible . Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ3475710-2019-

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10161775

      This is a Service Product Journal: Unable to set SPA/CMA vehicle into programming mode - P2P Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TJ34803.2.0-2020

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182733

      This is a Technical Journal: Title II-TPMS calibration after SW upgrade In the new SW, released May 2019, the picture in the Centre Display for I-TPMS is showing a "spinning wheel", while calibration is ongoing. Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00-006-2020-0

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179681

      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder Read More »

    • TSB #TJ35578.1.0-2020

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10178507

      This is a Technical Journal: Start/stop, changed behavior after software upgrade Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00-006-2020-0

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10173760

      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00 006 2019-0

      Date Announced:
      AUG 12, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164851

      Software Installation Policy changes. Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ34864 2 0-201

      Date Announced:
      JUN 05, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10163310

      This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. Read More »

    • TSB #SMB30-001-2019-0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 05, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10163311

      This is a Service Managers Bulletin: Volvo Cars is constantly developing the in-car systems and the services offered to customers, so that their cars give them the best experience possible . Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #SPJ3224230-2019-

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10161776

      This is a Service Product Journal: Digital Head Light Instrument for L.E.D., Halogen, Xenon vehicles Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #SPJ3224230-2019-

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10161776

      This is a Service Product Journal: Digital Head Light Instrument for L.E.D., Halogen, Xenon vehicles Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #SMB00-444-2020-0

      Date Announced:
      JAN 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171682

      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield Cleaning Operation Service Interval Change. Will only be performed at 20k Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • TSB #SMB00-444-2020-0

      Date Announced:
      JAN 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171682

      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield Cleaning Operation Service Interval Change. Will only be performed at 20k Read More »

    • TSB #SMB84 001 2019-0

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164848

      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #ST-001-2020-10-2

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10184149

      Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    STRUCTURE

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

    • TSB #S39920-2019-10-1

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169034

      Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car of Canada Ltd (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S39920 on certain model year 2019 - 2020 XC40 vehicles. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

    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 »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #TJ35670.1.0-2020

      Date Announced:
      OCT 08, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182729

      This is a Technical Journal: Rattling noise hood hinge. apply tape on the hood hinges Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    WHEELS

    • TSB #TJ34286.5.0-2020

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182732

      This is a Technical Journal: Info request: Pull & drift or steering wheel misaligned, feedback needed. Read More »

    • TSB #TJ34803.2.0-2020

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182733

      This is a Technical Journal: Title II-TPMS calibration after SW upgrade In the new SW, released May 2019, the picture in the Centre Display for I-TPMS is showing a "spinning wheel", while calibration is ongoing. Read More »

    • 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 »

    • TSB #PB77-006-2019-05

      Date Announced:
      MAY 07, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10161792

      Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION

    • TSB #TJ35670.1.0-2020

      Date Announced:
      OCT 08, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182729

      This is a Technical Journal: Rattling noise hood hinge. apply tape on the hood hinges Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #TJ32985.5.0-2020

      Date Announced:
      NOV 25, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10184533

      This is a Technical Journal: Seat belt front, may not retract fully Read More »

    • TSB #ST-001-2020-09-1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 18, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181041

      Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. Read More »

    • TSB #SMB39-015-2020-0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177384

      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Prior Approval for VCM Replacement Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00-321-2020-0

      Date Announced:
      FEB 08, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10172469

      Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance 'FSM330' MY2013 and later. Factory Scheduled Maintenance up to the first 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) as recommended in the Volvo Warranty and Maintenance Information ... Read More »

    • TSB #TJ35399.1.0-2020

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10172466

      This is a Technical Journal: Storage box under driver seat, handle loose Read More »

    • TSB #SJ1000167-2020-0

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10172464

      This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool Read More »

    • TSB #ST-001-2020-01-2

      Date Announced:
      JAN 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171676

      Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. Read More »

    • TSB #TJ35333.1.0-2020

      Date Announced:
      JAN 08, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171680

      This is a Technical Journal: Inner weather strip on door noisy Read More »

    • TSB #TJ35058.1.3-2019

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170180

      This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions Read More »

    • TSB #TJ35058.1.2-2019

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169397

      This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00-438-2019-1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169389

      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments Read More »

    • TSB #ST-001-2019-10-1

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169036

      Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. Read More »

    • TSB #TJ35058.1.1-2019

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169026

      This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions Read More »

    • TSB #ST-234-2019-08-2

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165236

      This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Mandatory tool allocation Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ3475710-2019-

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10161775

      This is a Service Product Journal: Unable to set SPA/CMA vehicle into programming mode - P2P Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ3479010-2019-

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10161777

      This is a Service Product Journal: VIDA VOC Access Functionality and Instruction Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ3478010-2019-

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10161778

      This is a Service Product Journal: VIDA VOC Access and Functionality Read More »

    • TSB #SMB17-2020-2019-

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10161745

      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Retail Car Delivery Process MY 2020 Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #TJ35514.1.0-2020

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177388

      This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval for VCM Replacement Read More »

    • TSB #SMB39-015-2020-0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177384

      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Prior Approval for VCM Replacement Read More »

    • TSB #SMB17-023-2020-0

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10175797

      Over the past month, Volvo Car USA and Volvo Car Canada Limited have implemented a number of measures to help minimize the impact the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders has had on our retailer partners and their service departments. Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00 438 2019-0

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164860

      This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #ST-001-2020-09-1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 18, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181041

      Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #S10011-2020-06-0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177383

      Service Action: S10011 - A/C Refrigerant charge values are too high. Corrective action is to drain the A/C system and recharge with correct amount of refrigerant. Read More »

    • TSB #S10011-2020-04-1

      Date Announced:
      APR 18, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10175796

      Please see attached pdf for content Read More »