2010 KIA Rio

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0 Recalls for 2010 KIA Rio

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2010 KIA Rio

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2012-05-23 airbag

26 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2010 KIA Rio

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2022-07-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11472774
2017-06-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11000961
2017-02-18 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10955394
2016-12-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10930298
2019-01-26 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11172266
2018-10-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11133234
2018-03-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11081771
2016-01-04 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10817662
2015-11-23 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10806345
2015-09-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10774546
2015-02-03 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10680768
2014-12-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10664595
2014-09-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 10637625
2014-09-13 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10632920
2014-08-29 AIR BAGS | ENGINE | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10629468
2014-07-11 AIR BAGS | ENGINE | STRUCTURE:BODY | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10609827
2013-03-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10501956
2013-02-21 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10499518
2012-06-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10460548
2011-11-29 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10437730
2011-10-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10430168
2011-10-12 TIRES
ODI Number: 10429583
2010-11-23 STEERING
ODI Number: 10367310
2010-10-26 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10362431
2010-08-05 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10347585
2010-03-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10319614
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0 Investigations for 2010 KIA Rio

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33 Service Alerts for 2010 KIA Rio

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2025-04-17 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provid

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2016-04-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB – 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 th

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2016-04-04 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TSB – 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 th

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2021-09-13 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

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2021-09-13 160000 STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

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2021-05-19 020000 SUSPENSION

TSB_CHA022_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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2021-05-19 160000 STRUCTURE

TSB_CHA022_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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2016-04-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB – 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 th

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2020-08-25 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.

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2020-08-25 350000 EQUIPMENT

PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.

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2020-04-24 100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: – TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ

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2018-03-02 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

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2016-11-04 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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

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2016-11-04 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

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2017-01-18 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

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

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2017-01-18 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

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2013-12-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

KIA: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM UPGRADED SOFTWARE. MODEL 2006-2011 RIO. *PE

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2013-03-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2013-03-22 130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

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

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2010-07-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

KIA: PCM UPGRADE FOR TRANSMISSION LOGIC TO IMPROVE FUEL EFFICIENCY/CRUISE CONTROL. PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO UPGRADE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OF SOME MODEL VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. *PE

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2013-08-29 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

TSB: MUFFLER PIPE HANGER BRACKET REPLACEMENT – REVISED – SOME RIO VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM FEBRUARY 25, 2008 TO JULY 10, 2011, MAY EXPERIENCE A RATTLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, EMANATING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCED

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2013-08-29 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TSB: MUFFLER PIPE HANGER BRACKET REPLACEMENT – REVISED – SOME RIO VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM FEBRUARY 25, 2008 TO JULY 10, 2011, MAY EXPERIENCE A RATTLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, EMANATING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCED

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2010-04-01 021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

KIA: STABILIZER BAR LINK UPPER MOUNTING NUT RETORQUEING. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME VEHICLES. ON SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES THE RIGHT AND LEFT STABILIZER BAR LINK UPPER MOUNTING NUT(S) MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED, PERMITT

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2015-10-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: KDS – AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) – THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA

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2015-10-19 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TSB: KDS – AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) – THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA

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2012-11-01 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2012-11-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2016-06-08 350000 EQUIPMENT

Q AND A: WTY002 – CERTAIN 2008-2011 MY KIA RIO VEHICLES AND ALL 2006-2010 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION

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2016-06-08 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Q AND A: WTY002 – CERTAIN 2008-2011 MY KIA RIO VEHICLES AND ALL 2006-2010 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION

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2016-06-08 143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Q AND A: WTY002 – CERTAIN 2008-2011 MY KIA RIO VEHICLES AND ALL 2006-2010 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION

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2010-10-01 140000 AIR BAGS

KIA: THE AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM IN CERTAIN VEHICLES IS SENSITIVE AND CAN BE DEFEATED BY ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR WATER. *RM

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2013-11-15 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2015-07-01 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

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. *PE

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