2013 Kia rio engine vibration

[Vonsmugh]

Hi, I've had my Kia rio 6-speed manual since late December. I notice when I bring it up to 110 kmph I start to get an engine vibration. Seems to be when I hit 2900-3000 rpms. If I take it up to 118-120 it smooths out a bit. The car has only 900km's on it. I find that it seems to be reving pretty high for a car that has 6 gears. at 110 it is around 2800rpm. Has anybody else had this issue?

[Rosscofat]

Could a rim weight have fallen off?

[Vonsmugh]

You mean the wheel rim? If so I don't think so. I tested it while going downhill as I thought maybe it was my winter tires. Got the car up to 110 and put it in neutral. Noise was gone until I put it back in gear. I brought it to the dealer and he told me engine is still new and to give it to 1000kms. Noise is still there so I wondered if anyone else has this problem.

[Rosscofat]

How loud is it

[LordHelmet]

i think there is a TSB for that problem... check kiatechinfo.com
it is something like a vibration at a certain rpm...

[ThePDW]

I noticed a subtle, rhythmic thrumming around around 60 mph in my 6-speed 2013. I hope it's not a problem :-/

[Vonsmugh]

It isn't extremely loud but it is quite noticeable. I didn't notice it on the Automatic that I had test drove or it would have been a deal killer. I don't want to live with that as that's my cruising speed on the highway. Hope there is a fix. What RPM's are you getting when you are cruising in 6th gear around 60mph or 110kmph. The dealer told me it should be dropping to 2500-2600rpm. I think he was guessing.

[conwelpic]

not sure if this related to your problem but here is one TSB - 127
SERVICE ACTION: INSPECTION FOR NOISE FROM ENGINE UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (SA 141)

This bulletin provides information relating to certain 2013MY Rio (UB vehicles which may
exhibit abnormal engine noises, including "rattling" and "chattering", under specific conditions.
Only a very small number of vehicles within the identified Production Date range will actually be affected; make sure to follow the detailed instructions and recently updated inspection procedure in this bulletin to prevent unnecessary engine replacements. This procedure applies to vehicles produced from August 09, 2012 to October 09, 2012.

[OzSLS]

i remember listening to the audio examples from that TSB^^

sounded like a big end bearing had let go or something, shocking sound.

[Vonsmugh]

Well I plan on taking it to the dealer soon to see what they say. Definitley coming from the engine. I will try to get some info on the TSB before heading in. Anybody know the easiet way to find out when the car was manufactured?