Kia Rio Service Bulletins (2009)

37 manufacturer communications on file.

• April 17, 2025•Document ID: 11017172

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_TRA046_R5

  Date Added:

  April 23, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. 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, and the transmission oil cooler is transferred to the new transmission.

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• May 16, 2024•Document ID: 11000787

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_TRA046_R4

  Date Added:

  June 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  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.

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• November 18, 2022•Document ID: 10226555

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_TRA046_R3

  Date Added:

  December 6, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - 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 in the chart starting on page 2.

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• September 13, 2021•Document ID: 10201529

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_BOD055_R1

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.

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• May 19, 2021•Document ID: 10194563

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_ENG063_CLSD

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB_ENG063_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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  2009 Kia Rio
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• May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194554

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_ENG056_CLSD

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB_ENG056_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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• May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194507

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_BOD043_CLSD

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB_BOD043_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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  2009 Kia Rio
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• May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194505

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_BOD042_CLSD

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB_BOD042_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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  2009 Kia Rio
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• April 24, 2020•Document ID: 10174520

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_TRA046_R1

  Date Added:

  May 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL 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.

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• March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133170

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS539

  Date Added:

  April 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.

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• January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109812

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-GEN085R1

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.

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• November 4, 2016•Document ID: 10109777

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-GEN085

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?

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• June 14, 2016•Document ID: 10094135

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; SEAT BELTS; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WTY002BULLETINRI

  Date Added:

  March 7, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  WARRANTY BULLETIN: WTY002 - 2008~2011MY RIO PASSENGER SEAT OCS SENSOR MAT WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY002) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) SENSOR MAT IN 2008~2011MY RIO (JB) VEHICLES. IF THE SENSOR MAT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE AND DTC(S) B1447, B1448, B1449 AND/OR B1450 MAY BE STORED. IF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND ONE OR MORE THE ABOVE DTCS ARE STORED, FOLLOW THE REPAIR PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN TSB BOD 140 TO REPLACE THE OCS MAT. KIA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY FOR THE OCS SENSOR MAT FOR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES TO 15 YEARS / UNLIMITED MILEAGE, STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FIRST SERVICE (PROVIDED THE CONDITION IS NOT CAUSED BY OBVIOUS EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE OCS SENSOR MAT).

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• June 10, 2016•Document ID: 10094563

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WTY002OWNERRIO

  Date Added:

  March 10, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  OWNER LETTER: WTY002 RIO - DEAR KIA RIO OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA’S HIGHEST COMMITMENT IS TO YOUR SAFETY. TO THAT END, KIA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) SENSOR MAT TO 15 YEARS WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE, STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FIRST SERVICE. THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION ADDRESSES FAILURES OF THE OCS SENSOR MAT AS REPORTED BY SOME VEHICLE OWNERS. THE SENSOR MAT IS INTENDED TO DETECT CHILD SEATS AND SMALL STATURE OCCUPANTS WHO COULD BE HARMED BY DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAG. IF THE SENSOR MAT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE OCS WILL NOT SUPPRESS THE AIR BAG. ACCORDINGLY, IF A CRASH OF SUFFICIENT SEVERITY OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY EVEN IF THE PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED BY A CHILD OR SMALL STATURE PERSON.

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• June 9, 2016•Document ID: 10089310

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBBOD140

  Date Added:

  January 23, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT DIAGNOSIS AND REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) SENSOR MAT IN 2008~2011MY RIO (JB) VEHICLES. IF THE SENSOR MAT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE AND DTC(S) B1447, B1448, B1449 AND/OR B1450 MAY BE STORED. IF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE DTCS ARE STORED, FOLLOW THE REPAIR PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO REPLACE THE OCS MAT.

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• June 8, 2016•Document ID: 10094564

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WTY002QA

  Date Added:

  March 10, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  "Q AND A: WTY002 - CERTAIN 2008-2011 MY KIA RIO VEHICLES AND ALL 2006-2010 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION"

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• June 8, 2016•Document ID: 10094169

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WTY002FORMRIO

  Date Added:

  March 7, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM: WTY002 RIO - IF YOU HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT REPLACED, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR SOME OR ALL OF THAT EXPENSE. MAIL THIS COMPLETED REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM TO KIA, ALONG WITH DOCUMENTATION SPECIFIED BELOW, FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC., P.O. BOX 52410, IRVINE, CA 92619-2410

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• June 8, 2016•Document ID: 10094137

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WTY002DEALERPSM

  Date Added:

  March 7, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: WTY002 - 2008~2011MY RIO PASSENGER SEAT OCS SENSOR MAT WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY002) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) SENSOR MAT FOR CERTAIN 2008-2011 MY RIO VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER DECEMBER 8, 2007 AND ALL 2006-2010 MY OPTIMA VEHICLES TO 15 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILEAGE, STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FIRST SERVICE. THE WARRANTY EXTENSION WILL ADDRESS FAILURES OF THE OCS SENSOR MAT AS REPORTED BY SOME VEHICLE OWNERS.

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• June 8, 2016•Document ID: 10094136

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WTY002DEALERP

  Date Added:

  March 7, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: WTY002 - 2008~2011MY RIO PASSENGER SEAT OCS SENSOR MAT WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY002) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) SENSOR MAT FOR CERTAIN 2008-2011 MY RIO VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER DECEMBER 8, 2007 AND ALL 2006-2010 MY OPTIMA VEHICLES TO 15 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILEAGE, STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FIRST SERVICE. THE WARRANTY EXTENSION WILL ADDRESS FAILURES OF THE OCS SENSOR MAT AS REPORTED BY SOME VEHICLE OWNERS.

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• April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10183431

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS443

  Date Added:

  December 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; * Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port * Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source * Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen * Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in * Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter * No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device

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