2011 Kia Rio service bulletins & manufacturer communications
51 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Kia Rio. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 51
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION: CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional…CS2311_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 9, 2026
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: POSTCARD OWNER RENOTIFICATION (CS2311) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. K…CS2311_OWNR_PC201 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 19, 2025
- PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultras…PS797 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Dec 9, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indic…TSB_TRA046_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 17, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional …CS2311_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 18, 2024
- This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is…TSB_TRA046_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 16, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional …CS2311_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 22, 2024
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia now has an additional vehicle modification available for installation…CS2311B_OWNRJB · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 20, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional …CS2311_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 18, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin provides information to install a Theft…CS2311_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 12, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE-NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner re-notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to…CS2307L_OWNR2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 21, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certa…CS2307L_OWNRJBUB · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 20, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement …TSB_TRA046_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 2022
- 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 - 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 assemb…PS675 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 25, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating t…TSB_TRA046_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 24, 2020
- 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 - DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY - This bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceabi…TSBTRA047_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 16, 2018
- PITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS - If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (Evaporat…PS469 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 18, 2017
- 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 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Nov 4, 2016
- TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.TSB-TRA055 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 31, 2016
- Warranty bulletin: wty002 - 2008~2011my rio passenger seat ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty002) - this bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the front p…WTY002BULLETINRI · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 14, 2016
- Owner letter: wty002 rio - dear kia rio owner: kia motors america s highest commitment is to your safety. To that end, kia is extending the warranty coverage for the front passenge…WTY002OWNERRIO · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 10, 2016
- Tsb: front passenger ocs sensor mat diagnosis and replacement - this bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the front passenger occupant classification system …TSBBOD140 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 9, 2016
- "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"WTY002QA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jun 8, 2016
- Request for reimbursement form: wty002 rio - if you have paid to have the front passenger ocs sensor mat replaced, you may be eligible for reimbursement for some or all of that exp…WTY002FORMRIO · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 8, 2016
- Dealer parts and service manager memo: wty002 - 2008~2011my rio passenger seat ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty002) - kia motors america, inc. Is extending the warranty cover…WTY002DEALERPSM · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 8, 2016
- Dealer principal memo: wty002 - 2008~2011my rio passenger seat ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty002) - kia motors america, inc. Is extending the warranty coverage for the fron…WTY002DEALERP · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 8, 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: rear view camera diagnosis/replacement - this bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the rear view camera of some kia vehicles (see table on pg. 6 for specif…TSB-ELE-077-R1 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Jan 29, 2016
- 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 effi…TSBSST041 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 19, 2015
- Tsb: identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head un…TSBELE091 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 12, 2015
- Tsb: 6-spd. A/t adaptive value reset /relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogram…TSBTRA049R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 3, 2015
- Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign sc122 underbody additional anti-corrosion treatmentQASC122 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 16, 2015
- 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…DEALERPSMSC122 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 16, 2015
- 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 th…DEALERPSC122 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 16, 2015
- "tsb: voluntary service campaign - application of additional anti-corrosion material (sc122) - to improve customer satisfaction, kia is launching this bulletin to apply additional …TSBSC122 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 16, 2015
- 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, …SC-122 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Kia:my rio 2012-2013. The in-panel (ipm) may experience a decrease in power steering assist. *lj067 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2014
- 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…TSB-TRA051 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 22, 2014
- 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: information provided regarding the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with electronic control module (ecm) system upgraded software. Model 2006-2011 rio. *peTSB-135 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2013
- 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, emanati…TSBENG120R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 29, 2013
- Tsb: windshield washer pump inlet filter replacement - this bulletin provides information relating to possible foreign debris accumulation on the windshield washer pump inlet filte…TSBBOD095 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Mar 22, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.120 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2012
- Kia: information has been provided relating to the battery cable terminal replacement of the positive (+) and the negative (-) on some vehicles. *peTSB-021 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2011
- Kia: for gdi high pressure fuel system, special service information and specifications are provided. *peTSB-083 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2011
- Kia motors: installing an additional ground cable to the battery may cause sensor problems. *rmTSB-015 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2011
- Kia: the air bag occupant detection system in certain vehicles is sensitive and can be defeated by electronic devices or water. *rmTSB-072 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 1, 2010
- 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…TSB-032 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2010