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May 6, 2013 Service bulletin

ECM upgrade - knock improvement - this bulletin provides information related to an ECM software upgrade...

Kia technical service bulletin TSBENG131 for 2012-2013 Kia Rio.

Bulletin number
TSBENG131
Component
Engine
Summary
Tsb: ECM upgrade - knock improvement - this bulletin provides information related to an ECM software upgrade for all 2012-2013 my rio (ub) 1.6l vehicles which may exhibit a knocking or pinging concern under moderate or heavy acceleration, especially while driving on an inclined road.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 81 complaints in the engine category.

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