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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–133 of 133, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: May 1, 2012–Mar 12, 2015.
Back to 2013 Kia RIO problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10092090
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TSB: ECM UPGRADE KNOCK IMPROVEMENT - TSB-ENG131 IS CLOSED. REFER TO TSB-ENG146
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE.
Source record 10092090 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10092088
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TSB: ECM UPGRADE RIO, SOUL MIL ON WITH DTC(S) P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P2192/P0128/P0326/P0441 - 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, P0326, P0441. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, THE ECM SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS DOWNLOAD AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VIN FALLS WITHIN THE PRODUCTION RANGES BY CONSULTING THE TABLE ON PAGE 10. FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE LATEST REFLASH HAS BEEN DONE TO A VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE.
Source record 10092088 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10058402
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KIA: ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE HAS BEEN UPGRADED FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES EXPERIENCING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) THAT ILLUMINATES AND ECM NEEDS REPROGRAMMING WITH LATEST GDS DOWNLOAD. MODEL 2012-14 RIO, 2012-14 SOUL. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE.
Source record 10058402 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10090185
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TSB: AUDIO SOFTWARE UPGRADE - BLUETOOTH® CALL CUTS OFF - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE BASE AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE ON SOME 2014MY SORENTO (XMA) AND 2013MY RIO (UB) VEHICLES (SEE PRODUCTION DATES BELOW) WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION RELATED TO A BLUETOOTH® CALL CUTTING OFF AFTER A PERIOD OF APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED BELOW.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10090185 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10060130
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10060130 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10109795
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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).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STEERING.
Source record 10109795 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10109799
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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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10109799 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10109786
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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).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STEERING.
Source record 10109786 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10057714
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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
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.
Source record 10057714 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10109652
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10109652 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10109655
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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.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS.
Source record 10109655 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10109699
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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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10109699 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10060306
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10060306 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10090446
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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).
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER · STRUCTURE.
Source record 10090446 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10090431
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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.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10090431 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10090436
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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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE.
Source record 10090436 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10090713
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Source record 10090713 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10060236
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10060236 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10090604
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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.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10090604 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10091585
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PITSTOP: 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 FEATURES.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10091585 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10091472
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CLOSED - SUPERCEDED BY TSB-ENG127 (SA141).
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10091472 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10091469
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION - INSPECTION FOR NOISE FROM ENGINE UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (SA141). THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO CERTAIN 2013MY RIO (UB) VEHICLES WHICH MAY EXHIBIT ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISES, INCLUDING "RATTLING" AND "CHATTERING", UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS. ONLY A VERY SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES WITHIN THE IDENTIFIED PRODUCTION DATE RANGE WILL ACTUALLY BE AFFECTED; MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW THE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND RECENTLY UPDATED INSPECTION PROCEDURE IN THIS BULLETIN TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY ENGINE REPLACEMENTS. THIS PROCEDURE APPLIES TO VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 09, 2012 TO OCTOBER 09, 2012. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK PRIOR TO DELIVERY. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10091469 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10060309
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10060309 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10060223
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10060223 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10090122
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TSB: 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; THEN FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS TSB TO UPDATE THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK PRIOR TO DELIVERY. BEFORE CONDUCTING PROCEDURE, VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF THE AFFECTED VINS.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10090122 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10090586
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: LUGGAGE TRAY ASSEMBLY KIT INSTALLATION (SA130) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE MISSING LUGGAGE TRAY ASSEMBLY IN SOME 2013MY RIO VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JUNE 11, 2012 TO SEPTEMBER 6, 2012. TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE, INSTALLATION OF THE LUGGAGE TRAY ASSEMBLY KIT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL AFFECTED UNITS. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED RIO VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK PRIOR TO DELIVERY. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE:BODY.
Source record 10090586 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10060293
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10060293 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10060292
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10060292 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10060281
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10060281 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10059899
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10059899 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10090007
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TSB: INFORMATION FOR DEALER UVO UPGRADE / RETAIL CUSTOMER - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE RETAIL CUSTOMERS PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE KIA UVO (YOUR VOICE) SYSTEM. KIA UVO OWNERS HAVE THE OPTION TO DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE UPGRADES DIRECTLY FROM THE KIA.COM WEBSITE AND CAN PERFORM THE UPGRADE THEMSELVES OR HAVE THE DEALER PERFORM THE UPGRADE IN WHICH CASE ADDITIONAL LABOR CHARGES MAY APPLY. FOR CUSTOMERS WHO PERFORM THEIR OWN UPGRADE, KIA PROVIDES THE CUSTOMER WITH SOFTWARE AND UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE CUSTOMER OPTS TO HAVE THE DEALER PERFORM THE UPGRADE, THE UPGRADE PROCEDURE IS OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10090007 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10060307
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10060307 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10054190
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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
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10054190 at NHTSA