2021 VOLVO S90
2 recalls, 0 complaints - 208 TSBs
25V179000 Mar 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
Consequence
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notificati... Read more
21V716000 Sep 15, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
Consequence
Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10120.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 VOLVO S90
208 manufacturer communications from 143 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 37 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 30 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 18 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 11 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 8 |
| 010000 STEERING | 6 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 5 |
36899.1.0
May 2, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download software.
36202.2.1
May 2, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is a Technical Journal: Vibration/shudder while braking. Replace front brake pads
36916.1.0
Apr 17, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: VCM Backup Battery Replacement with VCM-U105000. Replace the VCM Backup Battery and download the relevant Software.
31698.3.3
Apr 16, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Journal. If you experience difficulty programming remote keys on Hybrid vehicles, please follow the advise in Technical Journal under service.
36845.1.4
Mar 14, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.
36845.1.3
Feb 29, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.
35924.1.4
Feb 21, 2024
119120 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT
This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.
35924.1.4
Feb 21, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.
36845.1.2
Feb 21, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.
36376.4.0
Feb 8, 2024
119111 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
This is a Technical Journal: SR PHEV Cell Module Replacement. Updated BECM software was released
36376.4.0
Feb 8, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: SR PHEV Cell Module Replacement. Updated BECM software was released
36693.2.1
Jan 30, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: WPC, none or unstable charging. recalibrate the WPC by performing a WPC reload.
34647.6.1
Jan 18, 2024
050000 PARKING BRAKE
This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Download the available total upgrade software.
26745.13.14
Jan 12, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
34102.3.1
Jan 12, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: Unnecessary Replacements of TurboCord Charge Cable (PN 31419235)
35912.5.0
Jan 12, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Journal: AC evaporator repair, additional parts needed. Add resister in line jumper cable.
36814.1.0
Jan 4, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a Technical Journal: Transmission Shifts From D or R to P Immediately After Starting. This symptom can occur if the driver changes the position of the gear shifter from P to D or R very quickly after starting the engine and the star
TJ31543
Nov 30, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
P5(SPA)/P6(CMA) Software Download Guide
TJ31543
Nov 30, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
P5(SPA)/P6(CMA) Software Download Guide
TJ35978
Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Convert CARE KEY to normal key
TJ36147.1.1
Nov 9, 2023
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
Poor radio reception and sound (FM)
TJ36147.1.1
Nov 9, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Poor radio reception and sound (FM)
TJ36147.1.1
Nov 9, 2023
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Poor radio reception and sound (FM)
TJ35912.4.0
Oct 31, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Updated Chassis Range.
TJ36048.2.0
Oct 31, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality.
TJ36048.2.0
Oct 31, 2023
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality.
TJ3671210
Sep 1, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Propulsion Message in DIM with BECM DTC
C00009
Jul 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
C00009
Jul 21, 2023
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
TJ34936110
Jul 17, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
No internet connection and intermittent.
36678.1.0
Jun 30, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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.
TJ3662910
Jun 27, 2023
118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS
Driver support systems
TJ3662910
Jun 27, 2023
118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE
Driver support systems
TJ3627710
Jun 20, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Body, cab and interior.
TJ3641580
Jun 20, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical rear axis drive
TJ3641580
Jun 20, 2023
119800 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT
Electrical rear axis drive
TJ3416550
Jun 15, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mobile data services, general
TJ3656330
Jun 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rubber cushion
TJ3625752
Jun 2, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
New Information.
TJ3641540
Mar 27, 2023
100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
PHEV Intermittent Start of the Combustion Engine in Hybrid or Pure Mode
TJ3641540
Mar 27, 2023
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PHEV Intermittent Start of the Combustion Engine in Hybrid or Pure Mode
TJ36415A
Mar 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PHEV Intermittent Start of the Combustion Engine in Hybrid or Pure Mode
TJ36415A
Mar 24, 2023
100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
PHEV Intermittent Start of the Combustion Engine in Hybrid or Pure Mode
TJ3641530
Mar 23, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical rear axis drive
TJ3655550
Mar 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Creaking noise from right engine pad
TJ3655550
Mar 20, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
Creaking noise from right engine pad
TJ3656310
Mar 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Creaking noise from right engine pad
TJ3656310
Mar 17, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
Creaking noise from right engine pad
TJ36415
Mar 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PHEV Intermittent Start of the Combustion Engine in Hybrid or Pure Mode
TJ36415
Mar 17, 2023
100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
PHEV Intermittent Start of the Combustion Engine in Hybrid or Pure Mode
TJ3654810
Mar 16, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187 download software prior replacement
TJ32525A
Mar 16, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
DIM message ?Parking brake service required?
TJ35511
Mar 16, 2023
010000 STEERING
Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)
TJ35511
Mar 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)
TJ36563
Mar 14, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Creaking noise from right engine pad
TJ36548
Mar 14, 2023
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187,download software prior replacement
TJ3612530
Mar 2, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WPC (Wireless Phone Charger) charging information
TJ36125
Feb 24, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
WPC (Wireless Phone Charger) charging information
TJ36513
Feb 13, 2023
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Towbar TRM not responding
TJ35978
Feb 13, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Convert CARE KEY to normal key
TJ36509
Feb 9, 2023
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible
TJ34102b
Feb 9, 2023
119330 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
Unnecessary Replacements of BEV and PHEV Charging Cables
TJ36509
Feb 9, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible
TJ36509
Feb 9, 2023
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible
TJ34102-2
Feb 9, 2023
119423 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ACCESSORY
Unnecessary Replacements of BEV and PHEV Charging Cables
TJ34102a
Feb 6, 2023
119331 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
Unnecessary Replacements of BEV and PHEV Charging Cables
TJ34102-1
Feb 6, 2023
119423 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ACCESSORY
Unnecessary Replacements of BEV and PHEV Charging Cables
TJ36415
Feb 2, 2023
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PHEV Intermittent Start of the Combustion Engine in Hybrid
TJ36415
Feb 2, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PHEV Intermittent Start of the Combustion Engine in Hybrid
TJ36415
Feb 2, 2023
100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
PHEV Intermittent Start of the Combustion Engine in Hybrid
TJ34102
Feb 2, 2023
119330 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
Unnecessary Replacements of BEV and PHEV Charging Cables
TJ34102
Feb 2, 2023
183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Unnecessary Replacements of BEV and PHEV Charging Cables
TJ34102
Feb 2, 2023
119423 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ACCESSORY
Unnecessary Replacements of BEV and PHEV Charging Cables
TJ34295
Jan 13, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PHEV High Voltage Battery Repairs
TJ34295
Jan 13, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
PHEV High Voltage Battery Repairs
TJ19245
Jan 6, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Vehicle type and platform identification
TJ36374
Dec 19, 2022
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
General radio deviations ICUP vehicles
TJ36374
Dec 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
General radio deviations ICUP vehicles
TJ36374
Dec 19, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General radio deviations ICUP vehicles
TJ36455
Dec 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Volvo Cars App Android, no climate setting button
TJ36455
Dec 19, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Cars App Android, no climate setting button
TJ35902
Dec 19, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Connectivity services activation - PSIM issues
TJ35902
Dec 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Connectivity services activation - PSIM issues
TJ35929
Dec 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OTA not available for customer
TJ35884
Dec 15, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
OTA - FAQ for technicians
TJ36139
Dec 15, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle cannot receive OTA updates
TJ36106
Dec 13, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical motor sound information
TJ36106
Dec 13, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Electrical motor sound information
TJ36449
Dec 9, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
If the software is older than V2.4, which was released 22w42, perform a software upgrade
TJ35856
Dec 2, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Do not swap TCAM?s unless instructed and guided by the Retailer Technical Support team
TJ36224
Dec 2, 2022
357500 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
No bass function (High Performance Audio)
TJ36405
Dec 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Disconnect Charging Cable? With No Cable Attached.
TJ36195
Nov 30, 2022
171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Cannot lock/unlock vehicle with remote control key
SMB87-001
Nov 22, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Climate system heating performance.
A10184
Nov 16, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Product, Safety and Compliance.
PB32-A10184
Nov 16, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Inverter E-Machine.
SMB00-108C
Sep 14, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Expendable Items Parts List.
CBR-2163
Aug 29, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Control Module (EMS) Software Information - Improvement List (Change Log), US21+OBD2020 a?? US21+OBD2021 Emissions Turbo compound Engines ONLY
CBR-2201
Aug 29, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information a?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
KC-145
Aug 29, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.
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Total Recalls
94
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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