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2006 Kia Rio Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
04/16/18 NHTSA ID: 10133170
TSB ID: PS539

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.
04/30/10 NHTSA ID: 10032713
TSB ID: TSB-033

Kia: ecm upgrade-mil on with dtc p0300, p0128, p0140, p0442 & p0461. vehicles may experience a rough idle during initial cold start up period and/or illuminate the mil. updated 10/29/10.
02/13/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10091489
TSB ID: TSBTRA046

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
07/19/07 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10022184
TSB ID: 033

Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogram - rough idle during initial cold start/dtc p0300.
05/15/07 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10021561
TSB ID: 018

Automatic transmission adaptive value reset/relearn.
05/14/14 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10055390
TSB ID: TSB-135

Kia: information provided regarding the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with electronic control module (ecm) system upgraded software. model 2006-2011 rio.
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12/09/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10026726
TSB ID: KT-2008082201

Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models.
01/04/06 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10018512
TSB ID: 85

Air bag connector lock tab/shorting bars.
08/02/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109812
TSB ID: TSB-GEN085R1

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 example
08/02/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109777
TSB ID: TSB-GEN085

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 sta
02/07/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10090713
TSB ID: TSBBOD095

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 appli
01/26/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10089618
TSB ID: TSBSC122

Tsb: voluntary service campaign - application of additional anti-corrosion material (sc122) - to improve customer satisfaction, kia is launching this bulletin to apply additional anticorrosion protection to various vehicle underbody comp
01/26/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10089642
TSB ID: DEALERPSC122

Dealer principal memo (sc122) - kia motors america, inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, as a preventative measure, to add additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody of all 2006-2011 my rio, 2004-2009 my spectra, 2
01/26/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10089662
TSB ID: DEALERPSMSC122

Dealer service manager memo (sc122) - kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary service campaign as a preventative measure to add additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody of all 2006-2011 my rio, 2004-2009 my spectra, 20
01/26/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10089664
TSB ID: OWNERSC122RIO

Owner notification letter (sc122) - dear kia rio owner: kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary service campaign to add additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody of all 2006-2011 my rio vehicles that were originally sol
01/26/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10089668
TSB ID: QASC122

Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign sc122 ? underbody ? additional anti-corrosion treatment
10/02/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10058518
TSB ID: SC-122

Kia: an additional application of anti-corrosion protection will be applied on some vehicles underbody components to help prevent corrosion. model 2004-09 spectra, 2006-10 optima, 2006-11 rio 2007-10 rondo and 2010-13 soul.
12/07/07 Other NHTSA ID: 10023402
TSB ID: 036

Rio5 (jb) left rear seatback can not be raised from the folded position. *nj
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09/28/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10016745
TSB ID: 84

Special service tool sst update. kia technician times. volume 8, issue 4.

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Kia Rio TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.