2012 Kia Rio Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual was written for the 2012 Kia Rio and is matched to that year's engine and trim combinations, so what it specifies is Kia's own for this car rather than a near-match carried over from another model year.

Engines covered

• 1.6L inline-four (97 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan
• 4-door hatchback

Trims covered

• EX
• LX
• LX+
• SX

Known issues on the 2012 Rio. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it concerns the hydraulic service brakes — the antilock and traction control system. The consequence on record is an engine compartment fire while parked or driving, which can increase the risk of injury. Kia's notice covers certain 2012-2017 Rio units among other Kia models named in the same campaign. Owners have filed 70 complaints for the year and Kia has issued 105 technical service bulletins.

Whether you are inspecting the antilock brake hardware behind that recall, working through a bulletin item or keeping the 1.6L on its service schedule, it holds you to the procedure and specification Kia wrote for the 2012 Rio.