Kia Rio Service Bulletins (2012)

122 manufacturer communications on file.

December 19, 2014•Document ID: 10090179
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE056R1
Date Added:
February 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: UVO UPGRADE RIO (UB), SPORTAGE (SL), SOUL (AM), OPTIMA (QF) AND SORENTO (XMA) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON ALL 2012MY RIO (UB), SPORTAGE (SL), SOUL (AM), OPTIMA (QF) AND SORENTO (XM) VEHICLES.
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November 26, 2014•Document ID: 10109795
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ELE067R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: IN PANEL MODULE (IPM) REPLACEMENT - DTC C1611 - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the In-Panel Module (IPM) of some Rio (UB) vehicles produced from November 7, 2011 through July 10, 2013, which may experience a momentary decrease in power steering assist, at times accompanied by a flashing ESC lamp and DTC C1611(MDPS CAN communication Error to ECU).
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2013 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Rio
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November 6, 2014•Document ID: 10109799
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ENG131R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: ECM UPGRADE ? KNOCK IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information related to an ECM software upgrade for all 2012-2013MY Rio (UB) 1.6L vehicles which may exhibit a knocking or pinging concern under moderate or heavy acceleration, especially while driving on an inclined road.
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2013 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Rio
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October 17, 2014•Document ID: 10109786
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ELE067
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: IN PANEL MODULE (IPM) REPLACEMENT - DTC C1611 -This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the In-Panel Module (IPM) of some Rio (UB) vehicles produced from November 7, 2011 through October 30, 2012, which may experience a momentary decrease in power steering assist, at times accompanied by a flashing ESC lamp and DTC C1611(MDPS CAN communication Error to ECU).
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2013 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Rio
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October 1, 2014•Document ID: 10057714
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mfr Comm. #:
067
Date Added:
June 23, 2015
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
KIA: 2012-2013 MY RIO: BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING IN PANEL MODULE REPLACEMENT - DTC C1611 ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN NOVEMBER 7, 2011 THROUGH JULY 10, 2013. *LJ
Associated Products (2)
2013 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Rio
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October 1, 2014•Document ID: 10057099
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mfr Comm. #:
067
Date Added:
April 16, 2015
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
KIA:MY RIO 2012-2013. THE IN-PANEL (IPM) MAY EXPERIENCE A DECREASE IN POWER STEERING ASSIST. *LJ
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2012 Kia Rio 2011 Kia Rio
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May 22, 2014•Document ID: 10109652
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-TRA051
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: 6 SPD A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT ? DTC P0741 - This bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the Damper Clutch (D/C) Solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0741 (active or history), instead of replacing the transaxle. To reduce vehicle repair time, this procedure can be performed with the transaxle installed in the vehicle.
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May 19, 2014•Document ID: 10109655
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mfr Comm. #:
PS315
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PIT STOP: GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS - A design feature of vehicles equipped with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. Therefore, it is completely normal for the combustion process to create deposits on the injector spray tip surfaces.
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Associated Documents
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December 6, 2013•Document ID: 10091489
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA046
Date Added:
February 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL, THEN REFERENCE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM/ REPAIR PROCEDURES/ INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT SECTION FOR THE CORRECT ATF CHECK/FILL PROCEDURES.
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Associated Documents
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December 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060285
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
056
Date Added:
March 16, 2016
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (5)
2012 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Sorento 2012 Kia Soul 2012 Kia Sportage
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October 8, 2013•Document ID: 10109699
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ENG118R2
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION ? RIO, SOUL 1.6 GDI MIL ON WITH DTCS P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P2192/P0128 (SA152) - This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2012-2013MY Rio (UB) and some 2012-2013 Soul (AM) vehicles which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) system-related DTCs; P0456, P0461,P050A, P2188, P2192, P0128.
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2013 Kia Rio 2013 Kia Soul 2012 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Soul
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June 14, 2013•Document ID: 10090446
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; STRUCTURE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBCLI020
Date Added:
February 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: PASSENGER FLOOR WET DURING A/C OPERATION - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR DURING A/C OPERATION ON SOME RIO VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 15TH, 2011 TO SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2012 (FOR 4DR MODELS) AND JULY 11TH, 2011 TO SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2012 (FOR 5DR MODELS).
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2013 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Rio
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June 1, 2013•Document ID: 10059886
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mfr Comm. #:
020
Date Added:
March 16, 2016
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)
2012 Kia Rio
Associated Documents
- Download MC-10059886-0001.pdf↗
May 29, 2013•Document ID: 10090431
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA049
Date Added:
February 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: 6-SPEED A/T TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET/RELEARN - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM/PCM.
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Associated Documents
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May 6, 2013•Document ID: 10090436
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG131
Date Added:
February 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: ECM UPGRADE - KNOCK IMPROVEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR ALL 2012-2013 MY RIO (UB) 1.6L VEHICLES WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCKING OR PINGING CONCERN UNDER MODERATE OR HEAVY ACCELERATION, ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING ON AN INCLINED ROAD.
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2013 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Rio
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March 22, 2013•Document ID: 10090713
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VISIBILITY/WIPER; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBBOD095
Date Added:
February 7, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLICATION OF WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WHEN THE WASHER FUNCTION IS USED. LIMITED APPLICATION OF WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID CAN BE CAUSED BY FOREIGN DEBRIS ON THE WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, REPLACE THE WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER AND PERFORM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR FLUSHING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS TSB.
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2013 Kia Forte 2013 Kia Rio 2013 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Soul 2013 Kia Sportage 2012 Kia Borrego 2012 Kia Forte 2012 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Sedona 2012 Kia Sorento 2012 Kia Soul 2012 Kia Sportage 2011 Kia Forte 2011 Kia Rio 2011 Kia Sedona 2011 Kia Sorento 2011 Kia Soul 2011 Kia Sportage 2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Optima+ 32 more
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February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060236
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
PS244
Date Added:
March 16, 2016
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)
2013 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Rio
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January 25, 2013•Document ID: 10090604
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA047R1
Date Added:
February 6, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: AXLE SHAFT SERVICEABILITY BY MODEL - THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING AXLE SHAFT SERVICEABILITY FOR KIA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. REFER TO THE TABLE BELOW FOR A DETAILED LIST OF VEHICLE MODELS. INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PARTS SUCH AS AXLE BOOTS, JOINTS AND HARDWARE FOR INNER JOINT ARE NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR PARTS DEPARTMENT.
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2013 Kia Forte 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Rio 2013 Kia Sedona 2013 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Soul 2013 Kia Sportage 2012 Kia Forte 2012 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Sedona 2012 Kia Sorento 2012 Kia Soul 2012 Kia Sportage 2011 Kia Forte 2011 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Sedona 2011 Kia Sorento 2011 Kia Sportage
Associated Documents
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December 13, 2012•Document ID: 10091465
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE046R1
Date Added:
February 13, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION - UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA137A) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE 2013 MY RIO UVO SYSTEM. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE AQCTION ON ALLAFFECTED 2013 MY RIO VEHICLES PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
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2012 Kia Rio
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May 1, 2012•Document ID: 10054190
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-118-2
Date Added:
December 30, 2013
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
KIA: NEW INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING THE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM WHICH SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED. MODEL 2012-13 RIO, SOUL. *PE
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2013 Kia Rio 2013 Kia Soul 2012 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Soul
Associated Documents
- Download MC-10054190-0001.pdf↗

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