Kia Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
2012-118 SUBJECT: 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; … Read more
2012-046 SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA137A) This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the 2013MY Rio UVO system. Kia
is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected 2013MY Rio vehicles prior to delivery. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of the … Read more
PS230 SUBJECT: 2013 KIA RIO CUSTOMER TIPS In an effort to better educate and familiarize customers about some of the features in their recently purchased 2013 Kia vehicle, Kia Motors America would like all dealership service personnel to be familiar with the model tips outlined here to help maximize owner satisfaction with certain … Read more
PS244 SUBJECT: MOISTURE PRESENT ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR If you encounter a customer complaint relating to moisture being present on the passenger side floor, check the evaporator lines as a possible source for the moisture. On some 2012-2013MY Rio vehicles, the evaporator lines may have been insulated with foam tubes that may not be adhering … Read more
2012-050 SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: AVN SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA133) This bulletin describes the procedure to update the navigation system software and modify the phone pairing logic in 2013MY Rio vehicles, with navigation system (AVN) and manual transmission, produced From June 12, 2012 to Aug. 29, 2012. Verify navigation system software version by referring to the table below; … Read more
