Volvo B111167
19 Technical Journal 34647.6.0 Vehicle Type Type Eng Eng Desc Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Struc Week Range 224 2019-2022 0000448-0150929 201835-202127 225
Quick answer
Volvo DTC B111167 is identified in Volvo Technical Journal (TJ) 34647.6.0 as an intermittent BCM fault code associated with an “Auto Hold service required” message when it occurs in the specified combination described by the journal.
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1. What does B111167 mean?
Volvo DTC B111167 is identified in Volvo Technical Journal (TJ) 34647.6.0 as an intermittent BCM fault code associated with an “Auto Hold service required” message when it occurs in the specified combination described by the journal.
2. Technical explanation
Verified evidence lists B111167 as an intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in the Brake Control Module (BCM). Volvo TJ 34647.6.0 states that when “Auto Hold service required” is present in combination with the listed DTCs, the journal’s Service instructions should be followed. The supplied evidence does not provide the actual service procedure or a component-level fault definition for B111167.
3. What system is affected?
Brake Control Module (BCM); Auto Hold and parking-brake-related warning context.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- “Auto Hold service required” message may be present when B111167 occurs in the combination described in Volvo TJ 34647.6.0.
- The technical journal categorizes the related customer symptom context as parking brake: “No/reduced/incorrect function.”
6. Possible causes
- An intermittent BCM fault condition is verified for B111167.
- A specific root cause is not yet established by verified evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Arrange diagnosis by a Volvo-authorized or suitably qualified service provider if the “Auto Hold service required” message is displayed with this DTC.
- Do not assume that Auto Hold or parking-brake function is normal when the warning is present.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm the stored DTCs with appropriate diagnostic equipment.
- Check whether “Auto Hold service required” is displayed and whether the DTC combination referenced by Volvo TJ 34647.6.0 is present.
- Follow the Service instructions in Volvo TJ 34647.6.0; those instructions were not included in the supplied verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Volvo TJ 34647.6.0 directs service action when “Auto Hold service required” is present in combination with the listed DTCs. The detailed procedure is not contained in the supplied evidence.
12. What the service center may check
- Retrieve BCM diagnostic trouble codes.
- Verify whether B111167 is stored as intermittent.
- Verify whether the “Auto Hold service required” message is present.
- Assess the DTC combination against Volvo TJ 34647.6.0.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied journal excerpt refers to Service instructions, but does not include the repair steps or resolution.
14. Affected vehicles
- Volvo S60 · 2016–2022 · US
- Volvo S90 · 2016–2022 · US
- Volvo V60 · 2016–2022 · US
- Volvo XC40 · 2016–2022 · US
- Volvo XC60 · 2016–2022 · US
- Volvo XC90 · 2016–2022 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- Volvo Technical Journal 34647.6.0, published July 19, 2021; NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10202440 (MC-10202440-9999). It lists BCM B111167 as intermittent and references the “Auto Hold service required” message in combination with listed DTCs.
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA-hosted Volvo Manufacturer Communication, TJ 34647.6.0: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10202440-9999.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
What does Volvo code B111167 mean?
The verified evidence identifies B111167 as an intermittent DTC in the Brake Control Module (BCM). A more specific component-level meaning is not yet established by verified evidence.
Is B111167 related to Auto Hold?
Yes. Volvo TJ 34647.6.0 references “Auto Hold service required” when it is present in combination with the listed DTCs, including BCM B111167.
Which vehicles are covered by the supplied applicability data?
Supplied US applicability records cover Volvo S60, S90, V60, XC40, XC60, and XC90 model years 2016 through 2022. The technical-journal excerpt itself shows additional vehicle-type and chassis-range criteria, so VIN-level confirmation is appropriate.
Can I continue driving or charging?
Whether driving or charging is safe is not yet established by verified evidence.