2003 Kia Rio service bulletins & manufacturer communications
16 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Kia Rio. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 16
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bull…TSB_BOD055_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 13, 2021
- 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…PS539 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 2, 2018
- 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 model…TSB-GEN085R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jan 18, 2017
- 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 t…TSB-GEN085 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Nov 4, 2016
- 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 phon…PS443 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 4, 2016
- Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model.…TSBTRA046 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 6, 2013
- 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 mod…KT-2008082201 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 28, 2008
- Rio (bc) engine hard to start, runs rough and stalls -- what to check -- crank position sensor (ckp) tone ring. *nj106 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2007
- Techline faqs. Kia technician times. Volume 8, issue 4. *tt84 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Improved timing belts for the kia rio and optima. *tt82 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Pending recall relating to the fuel distributor and fuel connector assemblies. Kia has expanded the range of affected vehicles. *tt04132004 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 13, 2004
- This revised bulletin provides information on service campaign to reprogram the engine control module (ecm) on certain models produced from 5/4/00 through 10/31/02. *tt034R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Voluntary service campaign sc034 to reprogram the engine control module (ecm). Vehicles experiencing stalling during idling or at near stopping conditions. Letters to kia service m…034 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 30, 2004
- Vacuum leak after tsb sc036. Kia technician times. *tt76 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jan 1, 2004
- This bulletin provides information on service campaign to reprogram the engine control module (ecm) on certain models produced from 5/4/00 through 10/31/02. *tt034 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Low ambient hard start in all 2003 and some 2004 1.6 dohc models. Revised. *tt013 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2003