Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | 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. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | 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. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 02/22/2007 | 52067 | 2 | 01/01/2007 |
| 2003 kia rio with defective engine. customer states that the dealership told her that a new engine was put in the car in june 07 but it continues to smoke, overheat and cut off**cc the consumer was told the head gasket needed to be replaced. the tail lights were inoperative. the dealer replaced the bulbs. the lights inside the vehicle were inoperative. they replaced the main wiring harness. the consumer had to place the gear into neutral, in order to start the vehicle. the dealer adjusted the transmission range switch. *jb the consumer stated that her vehicle is at the dealership yet again being fixed. updated 08/23/07. *tr | |||
| 05/03/2003 | 4768 | 8 | 12/20/2002 |
| So far there has not been any accidents caused by the cold start problem my car is having. the 2003 kia rio cinco has been in the shop numerous times for the same cold start problem. in the 1.5 years i have had the car i have nothing but problems with it. they have stated that the problem is fixed every time, however it continues. *ak | |||