2009 Kia Spectra Technical Service Bulletins

28 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Kia Spectra. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10201529Sep 13, 2021Body and structure, Exterior lighting. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly.
• 10133170Mar 2, 2018Engine cooling. 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 transferred to the new engine.
• 10109812Jan 18, 2017Equipment. 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 models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking…
• 10109777Nov 4, 2016Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. 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 to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?
• 10094103Jun 15, 2016Air bags, Equipment. "revision: owner letter: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra vehicles front passenger ocs sensor mat kia new vehicle limited warranty extension - dear kia spectra owner: kia motors america’s highest commitment is to your safety. To that end, kia is extending the warranty coverage for the front passenger occupant classification system (ocs) sensor mat to 15 years with unlimited mileage, starting from the date of first…
• 10094089Jun 10, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Revision: dealer parts and service manager memo: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra (ld) front passenger ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty001) - kia motors is re-notifying the owners of the 2007-2009 my spectra vehicles of the warranty coverage extension on their vehicles and has revised the owner instructions.
• 10094085Jun 7, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Revision: warranty bulletin: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra (ld) front passenger ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty001) - this bulletin provides revised information related to both the customer and dealer notification letter that was sent in relation to this warranty extension. This revision serves to reinforce the fact that the customer does not have to contact a kia dealer if the airbag warning light is…
• 10183431Apr 4, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. 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 phones.
• 10094101Feb 29, 2016Air bags, Equipment. Owner letter: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra vehicles front passenger ocs sensor mat kia new vehicle limited warranty extension - dear kia spectra owner: kia motors america’s highest commitment is to your safety. To that end, kia is extending the warranty coverage for the front passenger occupant classification system (ocs) sensor mat to 15 years with unlimited mileage, starting from the date of first service.
• 10094105Feb 26, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Q and a: wty001 - 2007-2009 my kia spectra vehicles front passenger ocs sensor mat kia new vehicle limited warranty extension q & a
• 10094090Feb 26, 2016Air bags, Equipment. Request for reimbursement form: wty001 - if you have paid to have the front passenger ocs replaced, you may be eligible for reimbursement for some or all of that expense. Mail this completed request for reimbursement form to kia, along with documentation specified below, for review and consideration at the following address: consumer assistance center, kia motors america, inc., p.o. Box 52410, irvine, ca 92619-2410
• 10094088Feb 26, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Dealer parts and service manager memo: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra (ld) front passenger ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty001) - kia motors america, inc. Is extending the warranty coverage for the front passenger occupant classification system (ocs) sensor mat for the 2007-2009 my spectra vehicles to 15 years/unlimited mileage, starting from the date of first service.
• 10094086Feb 26, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Dealer principal memo: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra (ld) front passenger ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty001) - kia motors america, inc. Is extending the warranty coverage for the front passenger occupant classification system (ocs) sensor mat for the 2007-2009 my spectra vehicles to 15 years/unlimited mileage, starting from the date of first service. This warranty extension addresses failures of the ocs…
• 10094084Feb 26, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Warranty bulletin: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra (ld) front passenger ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty001) - this warranty bulletin provides information related to the extension of warranty coverage for the front passenger occupant classification system (ocs) sensor mat for the 2007-2009 my spectra vehicles to 15 years/unlimited mileage, starting from the date of first service.
• 10079964Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Front passenger ocs sensor mat diagnosis and replacement - this bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the front passenger occupant classification system (ocs) sensor mat in 2007~2009my spectra (ld) vehicles, produced from september 26, 2006 through april 6, 2009. The sensor mat is intended to detect child seats and small stature occupants who could be harmed by deployment of the passenger…
• 10089668Jul 16, 2015Equipment. Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign sc122 – underbody – additional anti-corrosion treatment
• 10089667Jul 16, 2015Equipment. Owner notification letter (sc122) - dear kia spectra owner: kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to add additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody of all 2004-2009 kia spectra vehicles that were originally sold in or are currently registered in the states where heavy amounts of road salt are used.
• 10089662Jul 16, 2015Equipment. 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 underbody of all 2006-2011 my rio, 2004-2009 my spectra, 2006-2010 my optima, 2010-2013 my soul, and 2007-2010 my rondo vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in one of the 21 salt belt states where heavy amounts of road…
• 10089642Jul 16, 2015Equipment. 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 the underbody of all 2006-2011 my rio, 2004-2009 my spectra, 2006-2010 my optima, 2010-2013 my soul, and 2007-2010 my rondo vehicles originally retailed and/or currently registered in one of the states where heavy amounts of road salt are…
• 10089618Jul 16, 2015Equipment. "tsb: voluntary service campaign - application of additional anti-corrosion material (sc122) - to improve customer satisfaction, kia is launching this bulletin to apply additional anticorrosion protection to various vehicle underbody components of some 2010~2013my soul (am), 2004~2009my spectra (ld), 2006~2010my optima (mg), 2006~2011my rio (jb) and 2007~2010my rondo (un) vehicles.
• 10058518Jul 1, 2015Body and structure. 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, 2006-11 rio 2007-10 rondo and 2010-13 soul.
• 10091489Dec 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model. Refer to the shop manual on kgis for the specific kia model, then reference the automatic transaxle system/ repair procedures/ inspection and adjustment section for the correct atf check/fill procedures.
• 10090713Mar 22, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Tsb: windshield washer pump inlet filter replacement - this bulletin provides information relating to possible foreign debris accumulation on the windshield washer pump inlet filter. Over time, some kia vehicles may exhibit a limited application of windshield washer fluid when the washer function is used. Limited application of windshield washer fluid can be caused by foreign debris on the washer pump inlet filter.
• 10041265Jun 1, 2011Electrical system. Kia motors: installing an additional ground cable to the battery may cause sensor problems.
• 10037242Oct 1, 2010Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Kia: on some 2004-2009 spectras the doors are locking intermittently without the driver commanding them to.
• 10030365May 1, 2009Engine cooling. Kia motors: relating to oil control valve (ocv) used in constant variable valve timing (cvvt). If at any time ocv is suspected as a cause of rough idling, poor accelertion, camshaft timing misalignment related trouble codes, misfire related trouble codes etc., on the vehicle equipped with the cvvt system, be sure to perform the ocv inspection procedure below before replacement. No model years specified.
• 10030290May 1, 2009Equipment. Kia: load carrying capacity label requirements and instructions to comply with fmvss 110. Providing information for the new requirements related to load carrying capacity (lcc) when certain accessories are added to a completed vehicle pri0r to first retail sale.
• 10028348Nov 6, 2008Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Kia: doors locking intermittently without driver input from the rke transmitter or key switch may be caused by wear on switch contacts in door latch assembly resulting in high resistance.

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