Software Update Available to Correct Transmission Issues on Kia Rio5

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Reprogramming the transmission control module with the latest Kia transmission software may fix abnormalities in the automatic transmission and erroneous transmission-related Check Engine Light illumination. Software updates are commonly most effective on newer vehicles. Higher mileage vehicles may exhibit a similar symptom caused by a component failure. However, whenever major transmission repairs are performed the transmission software should be checked and updated as necessary.

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Kia Rio5 vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 48,000 miles
(45,000 - 51,000)

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