# Service bulletins for the 2006 Kia Spectra

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

20 bulletins from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

- [TSB\_BOD055\_R1](/bulletins/10201529.md), 2021-10-02, Service bulletin: 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. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
- [PS443](/bulletins/10183431.md), 2020-12-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. 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. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; \* Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port \* Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source \* Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen \* Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in \* Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter \* No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
- [PS539](/bulletins/10133170.md), 2018-04-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE 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.
- [TSB\-GEN085R1](/bulletins/10109812.md), 2017-08-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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 adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.
- [TSB\-GEN085](/bulletins/10109777.md), 2017-08-02, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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.?
- [TSBTRA046](/bulletins/10091489.md), 2017-02-14, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. 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.
- [QASC122](/bulletins/10089668.md), 2017-01-26, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC122 – UNDERBODY – ADDITIONAL ANTI\-CORROSION TREATMENT
- [OWNERSC122SPECTR](/bulletins/10089667.md), 2017-01-26, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. 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.
- [DEALERPSMSC122](/bulletins/10089662.md), 2017-01-26, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. 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 SALT ARE USED. THE 21 SALT\-BELT STATES ARE: CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV. IN ADDITION TO THE SALT BELT STATES, THE FOLLOWING STATES HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY RAISED THEIR USE OF ROAD SALT IN RECENT YEARS AND ARE ALSO PART OF THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: KS, KY, NE, ND, SD, UT, AND AK.
- [DEALERPSC122](/bulletins/10089642.md), 2017-01-26, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. 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 USED.
- [TSBSC122](/bulletins/10089618.md), 2017-01-26, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. "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. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE ORIGINALLY RETAILED OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS HEAVILY USED. THE STATES ARE: CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV KS, KY, NE, ND, SD, UT, AND AK. KIA BELIEVES THAT SUCH ADDITIONAL PROTECTION CAN BE HELPFUL, ESPECIALLY IN VERY HIGH MILEAGE SITUATIONS. PLEASE REMIND ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR OWNER’S MANUAL, AS SHOWN BELOW, TO REGULARLY HAVE THE UNDERBODY OF THEIR VEHICLES WASHED WHEN ROAD SALT IS BEING USED IN THEIR AREA."
- [SC\-122](/bulletins/10058518.md), 2015-10-02, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. 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. \*PE
- [TSB\-015](/bulletins/10041265.md), 2011-09-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. KIA MOTORS: INSTALLING AN ADDITIONAL GROUND CABLE TO THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE SENSOR PROBLEMS. \*RM
- [PS\-150](/bulletins/10037242.md), 2011-05-14, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. KIA: ON SOME 2004\-2009 SPECTRAS THE DOORS ARE LOCKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT THE DRIVER COMMANDING THEM TO. \*RM
- [KT\-2008110606](/bulletins/10028348.md), 2009-03-26, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS; LATCHES/LOCKS/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. \*PE
- [KT\-2008082201](/bulletins/10026726.md), 2008-12-09, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT. 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
- [104](/bulletins/10023004.md), 2007-10-10, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). CAN RESISTOR REPLACEMENT FOR 06\-07MY SPECTRA VEHICLES. \*NJ
- [018](/bulletins/10021561.md), 2007-05-15, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET/RELEARN. \*KB
- [016](/bulletins/10020041.md), 2006-07-06, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. A SECOND TO THIRD GEAR UPSHIFT SHOCK AFTER THE VEHICLE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. ALSO MAY BE FELT AS A SLIP OR FLARE FOLLOWED BY A SHOCK WHILE SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR. \*TT
- [055](/bulletins/10017975.md), 2005-12-12, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT \(ACU\) LOGIC REPROGRAMMING. KIA IS CHANGING THE ACU LOGIC TO PERMIT SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AT ALL TIMES. \*TT

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