TSB: VOLVO S90, V90, XC60, XC90 (2016–2020)

Bulletin ST-248-2021-04-1 — April 14, 2021

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDST-248-2021-04-1
ManufacturerVOLVO
ModelsS90, V90, XC60, XC90
Model Years2016–2020
Date IssuedApril 14, 2021
Date Added to NHTSAMay 24, 2021
ComponentSUSPENSION
Vehicles Affected48 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on the Rear Suspension Air Compressor for certain model year 2017-2020 S90 Series, 2017-2020 V90 Seri

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
VOLVO S90 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO S90 2020 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO S90 2020 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO V90 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO V90 2020 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO V90 2020 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO XC60 2020 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO XC60 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO XC60 2020 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO XC90 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO XC90 2020 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO XC90 2020 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO S90 2019 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO S90 2019 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO S90 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO V90 2019 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO V90 2019 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO V90 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO XC60 2019 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO XC60 2019 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO XC60 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO XC90 2019 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO XC90 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO XC90 2019 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO S90 2018 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO S90 2018 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO S90 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO V90 2018 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO V90 2018 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO V90 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO XC60 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO XC60 2018 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO XC60 2018 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO XC90 2018 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO XC90 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO XC90 2018 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO S90 2017 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO S90 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO S90 2017 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO V90 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO V90 2017 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO V90 2017 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO XC90 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO XC90 2017 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO XC90 2017 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO XC90 2016 020000 SUSPENSION
VOLVO XC90 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO XC90 2016 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized VOLVO dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (ST-248-2021-04-1) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.