Volvo Xc90 2009

Model Xc90 made in 2009 by Volvo got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 42 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
10V566000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. V (Vehicle)416MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.11/08/201011/16/2010
Defect SummaryVolvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Consequence SummaryAn overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Corrective SummaryVolvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. the unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
NotesVolvo safety recall no. r231.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RTJ-2176210/30/200910032912Volvo: differential electronic module (dem) software for booming in 3rd row seat. a booming pulsation may be felt or heard in the 3rd row seats when the vehicle is stopped in drive, with the brake applied, and the engine at idle. *pe06/11/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TJ-1490211/19/201010037485Volvo: software being downloaded is interrupted and the cem fails. there is a cem recovery method. *rm05/24/2011
TJ-1490211/19/201010037485Ready05/24/2011
RTJ-2176210/30/200910032912Volvo: differential electronic module (dem) software for booming in 3rd row seat. a booming pulsation may be felt or heard in the 3rd row seats when the vehicle is stopped in drive, with the brake applied, and the engine at idle. *pe06/11/2010
RTJ-2075606/11/2012TJ-20756-210032914Volvo: 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. *pe06/11/2010
RTJ-2075610/30/200910032914Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe06/11/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
US2249501/06/201110037900Ready06/07/2011
US2249501/06/201110037900Volvo: the procedure if there is an oil leak coming from the angle gear fill plug. *rm06/07/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
TJ-1988308/25/201010034505Volvo: snow in fan motor. blower fan/does not work. blower fan/unusual noise. snow may enter into the fan motor area due to heavy snowstorms.11/22/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Ready05/25/2011
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm05/25/2011
RTJ-2176210/30/200910032912Volvo: differential electronic module (dem) software for booming in 3rd row seat. a booming pulsation may be felt or heard in the 3rd row seats when the vehicle is stopped in drive, with the brake applied, and the engine at idle. *pe06/11/2010
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: 39-21003/31/200910029247Volvo: certain vehicles equipped with hdd(hard disc drive) navigation system have an error in the map data. this will cause the navigation system to route away from highways that contains hov (high occupancy) or car pool lanes. this is an u07/01/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Ready05/25/2011
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm05/25/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
RTJ-1925407/06/200910027285Volvo: headlamp low beam connector replacement. a new method of repair for halogen type low-beam headlamps has been developed to address complaints for vehicles. updated 3/27/09. *pe updated 12/23/09.01/12/2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
RTJ-2023510/22/200910030933Volvo: water/discoloration/moisture in the tail lamp. water may leak in from the bulb socket back seal. in some cases tail lamp housing replacement is necessary. with a hose, verify the water is not entering the area from the outside.12/23/2009
RTJ-2023505/23/2012RTJ-20235-110030933Volvo: water/discoloration/moisture in the tail lamp. water may leak in from the bulb socket back seal. in some cases tail lamp housing replacement is necessary. with a hose, verify the water is not entering the area from the outside.12/23/2009
PARKING BRAKE
TJ-1376611/01/201010037522Volvo: rear parking assistance sensors may give false detections in wet conditions. *rm05/25/2011
TJ-1376611/01/201010037522Ready05/25/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
US1676101/05/201110037893Ready06/07/2011
US1676101/05/201110037893Volvo: there is a software update. *rm06/07/2011
TJ-US1676105/25/2012TJ-16761-1.1310037893Volvo: 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. *pe06/07/2011
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
US2075601/05/201110037896Ready06/07/2011
US2075601/05/201110037896Volvo: abs light on, four-wheel drive is not working. there is a software problem. *rm06/07/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
SMB-88-001A10/13/201110041668Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available. *pe10/24/2011
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT
US2411101/06/201110037898Ready06/07/2011
US2411101/06/201110037898Volvo: rear seat entertainment is not working because of an electrical harness. *rm06/07/2011
SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
RTJ-2152410/30/200910032911Volvo: tailgate bump stops, adjustments for booming in 3rd row seat. a booming pulsation may be felt or heard in the 3rd row seats when the vehicle is stopped in drive, with the brake applied, and the engine at idle. *pe06/11/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
TJ-593105/14/201010033816Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. when diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete diagnostic fault tracing path in vida. vida always lists possib09/20/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
TJ-6438-512/20/201010037649Ready06/01/2011
TJ-6438-512/20/201010037649Volvo: yaw rate sensor is outside of permitted range. *rm06/01/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER
RTJ-2122507/30/200910030932Volvo: the tightening torque specification for the front brake caliper locating pins is incorrect in vida. the correct torque vale is 60 nm (44.3ft. lbs). the torque specification will be updated in the vida 2009d release. *pe12/23/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
RTJ-2122507/30/200910030932Volvo: the tightening torque specification for the front brake caliper locating pins is incorrect in vida. the correct torque vale is 60 nm (44.3ft. lbs). the torque specification will be updated in the vida 2009d release. *pe12/23/2009
STEERING - COLUMN
TJ-19965-212/20/201010037820Volvo: there may be a clicking noise from the steering column due to material deviation. *rm06/06/2011
TJ-19965-212/20/201010037820Ready06/06/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
RTJ-2152410/30/200910032911Volvo: tailgate bump stops, adjustments for booming in 3rd row seat. a booming pulsation may be felt or heard in the 3rd row seats when the vehicle is stopped in drive, with the brake applied, and the engine at idle. *pe06/11/2010
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
RTJ-2152410/30/200910032911Volvo: tailgate bump stops, adjustments for booming in 3rd row seat. a booming pulsation may be felt or heard in the 3rd row seats when the vehicle is stopped in drive, with the brake applied, and the engine at idle. *pe06/11/2010
SUSPENSION - FRONT
RTJ-1749807/10/200910030943Volvo: when diagnosing a single knock from the front suspension that occurs when the driver brakes and turns at low speeds, attention should be paid to the rear bushing in the front control arm where it connects to the front subframe.12/23/2009
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM
RTJ-1749807/10/200910030943Volvo: when diagnosing a single knock from the front suspension that occurs when the driver brakes and turns at low speeds, attention should be paid to the rear bushing in the front control arm where it connects to the front subframe.12/23/2009
SUSPENSION - REAR
RTJ-1749908/04/200910031926Volvo: steering wheel misaligned, pulling while driving. when diagnosing a pulling condition while driving, incorrect wheel alignment, or incorrect steering wheel position, the root cause may be too much play in the lower control arm bolt01/27/2010
WHEELS - SPACE SAVER WHEEL
TJ-774905/05/201010033815Volvo: spare wheel winch, tangled release wire. the winch for the spare wheel may get stuck due to an entangled release wire. its possible to release the spare wheel but it may get stuck when the wire is rewound. the root cause could be09/20/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11/01/201032000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2009 volvo xc90. the contact stated that the vehicle had been sitting idle for four days. after four days, the contact attempted to start the vehicle but to no avail. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however the electrical drain could not be located. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 41,000. kmj
11/01/2010
 Tl- the contact owns a 2009 volvo xc90. the contact stated that after not being started for four days the vehicle would not start. the failure has recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however the electrical drain could not be found. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 41,000. dt