Kia Rio Service Bulletins (2014)
102 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 17, 2018•Document ID: 10142242Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCLI043
- Date Added:
- June 25, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - A/C FAN CONTROL LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND COOLING FAN/COOLING FAN RESISTOR INSPECTION OR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect, and if necessary, replace the cooling fan resistor and/or the cooling fan motor, and to upgrade the cooling fan control logic on certain Manual Temperature Control (MTC) equipped 2012-2015MY Rio (UB) vehicles, produced from August 7, 2011 through October 22, 2014.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 27, 2018•Document ID: 10136503Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBFUE038
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - CANISTER CLOSE VALVE INSPECTION AND AIR DRAIN CASE REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, replace the Air Drain Case on some 2014-18MY Soul (PS), produced from July 21, 2013 through June 1, 2017, some 2012-2017MY Rio (UB), produced from June 21, 2011 through March 31, 2017, some 2014-2017MY Forte (YD) vehicles, produced from February 18, 2013 through March 2, 2017, and some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 16, 2016 through March 6, 2017, which may experience an early shut-off during fuel refill and/or a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with DTC(s) P0449 or P0451.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - April 18, 2018•Document ID: 10136504Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBFUE040
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - CANISTER CLOSE VALVE (CCV) REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Canister Close Valve (CCV) on some 2012-2017MY Rio (UB) vehicles, produced from June 21, 2011 through March 28, 2016, which may exhibit the engine warning lamp DTCs P0455 and P0456 for an evaporative emission system leak due to the Canister Close Valve (CCV) stuck open.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133170Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS539
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - 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.
Associated Products (147)Associated Documents - February 16, 2018•Document ID: 10130104Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA047_R2
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY - This bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for Kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Associated Products (55)2018 Kia Forte2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Rio2018 Kia Sorento2018 Kia Soul2018 Kia Sportage2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Rio2017 Kia Sedona2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage+ 35 moreAssociated Documents - February 2, 2018•Document ID: 10130100Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCLI042
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - BLOWER MOTOR AND RESISTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the blower motor and resistor on some 2014-2015MY Rio (UB) vehicles, produced from April 1, 2014 through August 31, 2014, which may experience an inoperative blower motor except at the highest speed.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 20, 2017•Document ID: 10126423Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE091R3
- Date Added:
- December 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations.
Associated Products (45)2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Forte+ 25 moreAssociated Documents - September 20, 2017•Document ID: 10119114Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS507
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - SHIFT LOCK INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE - Some 2012-2017MY Rio (UB) vehicles may exhibit a shifter that will intermittently not shift out of Park. This bulletin gives information on how to troubleshoot the issue.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 27, 2017•Document ID: 10116101Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS474
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION - When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a KDS.
Associated Products (57)2017 Kia Cadenza2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia K9002017 Kia Niro2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sedona2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte+ 37 moreAssociated Documents - April 17, 2017•Document ID: 10109837Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE101R3
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2014MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa), Optima (TF, QF), Forte (YD), Sportage (SL), and Rio (UB) vehicles, to improve Bluetooth® connectivity, Phonebook Download, Audio Streaming and Call History Download.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 16, 2017•Document ID: 10109851Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG164R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU UPGRADE - DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280) - This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software upgrade for some 2012-2016MY Rio (UB), 2014-2016 Soul (PS), and 2012-2013MY Soul (AM) vehicles, which may have a MIL on with DTC P0441: Evaporative Emissions System Incorrect Purge Flow.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - February 16, 2017•Document ID: 10109888Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG164
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCOMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: ECU UPGRADE ? DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280) - This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software upgrade for some 2012-2016MY Rio (UB), 2014-2016 Soul (PS), and 2012-2013MY Soul (AM) vehicles, which may have a MIL on with DTC P0441: Evaporative Emissions System Incorrect Purge Flow. To correct this condition, the ECU should be reprogrammed using the KDS download as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109813Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS469
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS - If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (Evaporative Emissions System-Leak detected) and the evaporative (EVAP) leak self-test resulted in NTF, a manual EVAP test is recommended.
Associated Products (42)2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Forte2014 Kia Forte Koup+ 22 moreAssociated Documents - January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109812Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 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.
Associated Products (129)2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul+ 109 moreAssociated Documents - November 22, 2016•Document ID: 10109770Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-CLI020R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 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 (UB) vehicles, produced from June 21, 2011 to March 10, 2016.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - November 4, 2016•Document ID: 10109777Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN085
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 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.?
Associated Products (129)2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul+ 109 moreAssociated Documents - October 31, 2016•Document ID: 10109788Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-TRA055
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - September 30, 2016•Document ID: 10090945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS266R1
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER - DESICCANT REPLACEMENT - IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE ALL METAL CONTAMINANTS FROM THE RECEIVER/DRYER DURING THE A/C FLUSHING PROCEDURE. REFER TO THE INCLUDED TABLE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON COMPONENT REPLACEMENT BY MODEL. IF YOU SUSPECT A PLUGGED EXPANSION VALVE, THE INLET SCREENS CAN BE CLEANED. IF THE VALVE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN INLET SCREEN AND IS RESTRICTED, THE EXPANSION VALVE MAY ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED.
Associated Products (60)2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia K9002017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sedona2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima+ 40 moreAssociated Documents - April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10183431Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS443
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - 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
Associated Products (127)2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage+ 107 moreAssociated Documents - March 15, 2016•Document ID: 10091946Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB ELE101_SA223
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE BASE AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2014 MY SOUL (PS), OPTIMA (TF/QF), SORENTO (XMA), SPORTAGE (SL), RIO (UB), AND FORTE (YD) VEHICLES TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY, PHONEBOOK DOWNLOAD, AUDIO STREAMING, AND CALL HISTORY DOWNLOAD.
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