Kubota Utility Vehicles Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 22, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 10259
Date of Record: 2025-05-01

1. Recall Summary
Kubota Tractor Corporation is conducting a recall of certain RTV-Series utility vehicles. The recall was initiated due to a defect involving the front suspension ball joint. The recall notice was published on May 1, 2025. The firm has received four reports of loosened or separated ball joints. No injuries have been reported. The recall involves approximately 49,640 units in the United States.

2. Affected Products
The recall involves Kubota Utility Vehicles under the “RTV-series.” The specific models and serial number ranges are identified in the recall notice. The model numbers can be found on the side of the utility vehicle. The serial numbers can generally be found on the left side, behind the driver, on a plate facing backwards where the bed meets the cab. The utility vehicles were sold in various colors, including orange, black, and camo.

The following models and serial number ranges are affected:
– RTV520: Last 5 serial numbers 10004-25434 and X0005-X0507
– RTV-X1120: Last 5 serial numbers 41413-41489
– RTV-X1130: Last 5 serial numbers 10003-11962
– RTV-X1140: Not specified in the recall notice.
– RTV-X: Not specified in the recall notice.
– RTV-X900: Not specified in the recall notice.
– RTV-X1100C: Not specified in the recall notice.

The products were sold at authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from January 2021 through December 2024 for between $11,000 and $27,000. The distributor is Kubota Tractor Corporation, of Grapevine, Texas. The manufacturer country is the United States.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard involves the ball joint connected to the front suspension arm. This ball joint can loosen and separate from the front suspension arm. If this occurs, the driver can lose wheel support of the utility vehicle. This poses a crash hazard to consumers. The firm has received four reports of loosened or separated ball joints. No injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles. Consumers should contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair at the dealer’s location. Kubota is contacting registered owners directly.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a repair. The repair is free of charge. Consumers must take the vehicle to an authorized Kubota dealer for the inspection and repair.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Kubota Tractor Corporation toll-free at 888-458-2682 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also visit the Kubota website at https://www.kubotausa.com/recall/service-support/safety/safety-notices or www.kubotausa.com and click on “Safety & Recall” at the bottom of the webpage. Consumers can also fill out a contact form at https://www.kubotausa.com/recall/contact/form.

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