Kia Rio Service Bulletins
287 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 14, 2020•Document ID: 10182040Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY017_QA
- Date Added:
- November 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION: QA - This document is the frequently asked question and answer document for the warranty extension (WTY017) on the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly to fifteen (15) years with unlimited mileage, starting from the date the vehicles were first put into service.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 14, 2020•Document ID: 10182038Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY017_DPSM
- Date Added:
- November 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION - NOTICE TO DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGERS - This document is notice to the dealer parts and service managers of the warranty extension on the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly on 2012-2013 MY Rio and 2014-2015 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles to fifteen (15) years with unlimited mileage, starting from the date the vehicles were first put into service.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 14, 2020•Document ID: 10182036Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY017_DP
- Date Added:
- November 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION - NOTICE TO DEALER PRINCIPALS - This document is notice to the dealer principals of the warranty extension on the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly on 2012-2013 MY Rio and 2014-2015 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles to fifteen (15) years with unlimited mileage, starting from the date the vehicles were first put into service.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 7, 2020•Document ID: 10182529Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS663
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside environment conditions (such as sunlight glare, heavy rain, sunlight, snow, fog and/or substance/debris) causing a temporary concern. This stops operation causing Warning Lamp ON and/or Pop-up Message displayed on the cluster. This is a normal operation of the ADAS and once environment conditions improve and/or substance/debris are removed, the system will clear itself and operate normally.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS671
- Date Added:
- October 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: Potential Low Oil Pressure Due to Dowel Pin Not Fully Seated (PS671) - This Pitstop provides information regarding a potential low oil pressure warning light 'ON' on some 2018MY Rio (SC) vehicles, produced from August 3, 2017 through November 6, 2018, which may be due to the oil pressure leaking past the timing tensioner chain dowel pin.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 24, 2020•Document ID: 10180656Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE209
- Date Added:
- October 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - August 25, 2020•Document ID: 10179255Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS675
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
Associated Products (118)Associated Documents - July 27, 2020•Document ID: 10177751Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG219
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance.
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - July 7, 2020•Document ID: 10177750Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG217
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - July 6, 2020•Document ID: 10177745Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD209
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: LEFT REAR DOOR CAVITY WAX APPLICATION (SA426) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, add rust inhibitor (wax) to the left rear door panel of some 2020MY Rio (SC) vehicles produced from April 01, 2020 through April 04, 2020 which may exhibit surface rust inside the door panel.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - June 17, 2020•Document ID: 10177046Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD208
- Date Added:
- July 6, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a partial repair on the trunk latch base sub assembly on the certain Forte, Rio and Optima vehicles, which may exhibit a difficult-to-close/latch concern with the trunk lid.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - April 24, 2020•Document ID: 10174520Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA046_R1
- Date Added:
- May 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles on page 2. Refer to the shop manual on KGIS for the specific Kia model for the correct transmission fluid check/fill procedures.
Associated Products (98)Associated Documents - February 14, 2020•Document ID: 10172120Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS645
- Date Added:
- March 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: AIRBAG CRASH PAD SURFACE IMPRINT - This Pitstop provides information to avoid unnecessary replacement of the crash pad on some 2019~MY Rio (SC) vehicles due to an airbag outline/imprint usually noticed under sunlight conditions of the passenger crash pad surface. The impression shown cannot be eliminated by design.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 21, 2020•Document ID: 10170778Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE148
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibit a bulb connector concern. To correct this concern, replace the connector with a new and improved part.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG213
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC20) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - December 20, 2019•Document ID: 10169713Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_FUE043
- Date Added:
- January 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FUEL SMELL ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND CHARCOAL CANISTER REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and replace the evaporative system charcoal canister on some 2014-2017MY Rio (UB) vehicles with Gamma 1.6 GDI engines, produced from September 17, 2013 through March 31, 2017, which may exhibit fuel smell due to insufficient fuel purge under certain driving conditions.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 4, 2019•Document ID: 10169700Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA085
- Date Added:
- January 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DCT ACTUATOR ROD LENGTH ADJUSTMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) actuator rod lengths using the applicable SST on some 2016MY~ vehicles equipped with 6 speed DCT (D6KF1) or 7 speed DCT (D7UF1) in order to prevent unnecessary replacement of both the DCT clutch actuator and clutch set together.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - November 26, 2019•Document ID: 10168850Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA084_R4
- Date Added:
- December 9, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit. Follow the MDPS Flowchart (page 2) along with the MDPS DTC Table (page 3) procedure outlined in this bulletin before replacing the C-MDPS Motor, ECU or Steering Column Housing.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - October 15, 2019•Document ID: 10167301Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA084_R3
- Date Added:
- November 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
Associated Products (72)Associated Documents - July 11, 2019•Document ID: 10163454Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG178_R3
- Date Added:
- August 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting âÂÂin use performance trackingâ emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California.
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