Kubota Fault Codes
Kubota dominates the compact and sub-compact diesel market and supplies engines to a long list of equipment OEMs (Bobcat, Toro, Case, Wacker Neuson, and many others). The current V3800-CR-TIER4F is the most common Kubota engine in North America, powering most modern Bobcat skid steers as well as Kubota's own L, M, and SVL machines. Older D902 and D1105 indirect-injection engines are still everywhere on small ag equipment but have known swirl chamber failures at high hours. Diagnostics are read via Kubota Diagmaster (dealer software).
137 fault codes documented· 4 platform families · E-codes / blink codes / SPN-FMI · 2003 - present
Most Common Kubota Fault Codes
Showing 24 of 137 Kubota codes, sorted by severity. Each links to causes, diagnostics, common fixes, and repair cost estimates.
KUBOTA-E03 critical
Engine Oil Pressure Low
KUBOTA-E04 critical
Coolant Temperature High
KUBOTA-E13 critical
Transmission Oil Pressure Low
KUBOTA-P0087 critical
Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low
KUBOTA-P0217 critical
Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition
KUBOTA-P200C critical
Diesel Particulate Filter Over Temperature - Bank 1
KUBOTA-P200D critical
Diesel Particulate Filter Over Temperature - Bank 2
KUBOTA-P246C critical
DPF Restriction - Forced Limited Power
KUBOTA-P246D critical
DPF Restriction - Forced Engine Shutdown
KUBOTA-BLINK-2 serious
Kubota D-Series Swirl Chamber Cracked (Glow Plug Blow-Out Symptom)
KUBOTA-BLINK-3 serious
Kubota Mechanical Injection Pump - Low Delivery / No Start
KUBOTA-E02 serious
Alternator Fault / No Charge
KUBOTA-E08 serious
DPF Regen Inhibited
KUBOTA-E10 serious
DEF Quality Warning
KUBOTA-E11 serious
Hydraulic Oil Temperature High
KUBOTA-E12 serious
HST Oil Temperature High
KUBOTA-E14 serious
PTO Disengagement Fault
KUBOTA-E16 serious
Parking Brake Switch Fault
KUBOTA-E17 serious
4WD Engagement Fault
KUBOTA-E19 serious
Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid Fault
KUBOTA-E20 serious
Engine Speed Sensor Fault
KUBOTA-E21 serious
Throttle Actuator Fault
KUBOTA-E22 serious
Tier 4 Final Emissions Warning
KUBOTA-P0016 serious
Crankshaft / Camshaft Position Sensor Correlation
Kubota Engine Platforms
| Platform | Years | Applications | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kubota V3800-CR-TIER4F | 2014-present | Kubota M5/M6/M7 utility tractors, SVL/SSV skid steers; Bobcat S-Series + T-Series + E-Series | 3.8L common-rail Tier 4 Final. Most common Kubota engine in North American compact / construction equipment. Powers most current Bobcat machines. |
| Kubota V3307 / V2607 / V2403 | 2014-present | Kubota L-series and BX-series compact tractors; smaller skid steers and mini ex | 3.3L / 2.6L / 2.4L common-rail Tier 4 Final platforms. Same architecture as V3800, scaled down. |
| Kubota D902 / D1105 / D1305 / V1505 | 2003-present (industrial) | Smaller compact tractors, Onan Quiet Diesel gensets, RV gensets, mini ex | Indirect-injection D-series and V-series. Older mechanical-injection units (D902, D1105) are notorious for swirl chamber cracking on high hours. |
| Kubota M5-091 / M5-111 / M7060 | 2014-present | Kubota mid-frame utility tractors | Tractor-specific platforms. Code reading via Kubota Diagmaster dealer software. |
Common Kubota Issues
- Swirl chamber (pre-cup) cracking on older D902 / D1105 indirect-injection -- glow plug "blow-out" symptom (BLINK-2)
- DPF clogging from short-duty cycles in skid-steer and compact tractor work
- EGR valve carbon-fouling and position sensor faults
- Common-rail SCV (suction control valve) failures on V3800 / V3307
- Coolant temperature high (E03/E04) from blocked rad fins in dusty ag environments
- Fuel filter water contamination causing rail pressure faults
- Glow plug control module failures on Tier 4 Final engines