What a DPF repair costs in NZ, by model

201 documented DPF faults across 130 models. Half of them start at or below $600, and half top out at or below $3,800. Every fault below shows its own range, from the cheapest fix recorded to the worst case. Figures are approximate, at New Zealand independent workshop rates.

A diesel particulate filter traps soot from the exhaust and burns it off at high temperature, a process called regeneration. A diesel that only does short, slow trips never gets hot enough for long enough, so the filter clogs, the car goes into a reduced-power mode, and it needs a forced clean or a new filter.

What the price covers

The low end is a forced regeneration or a professional clean. The high end is a new filter, sometimes with sensors. Some faults recorded here are really a symptom of something upstream, such as injectors or the EGR system, which is why those pages are linked from each fault.

How to check before you buy

Look for a DPF or engine warning light, and ask how the car has been used. A town-only diesel is the risk.
On a test drive, check the car pulls cleanly and does not drop into limp mode.
Ask whether the DPF has been removed. A removed DPF is illegal and can fail a WoF.

Costs by model

Model	Documented fault and its repair range
Toyota Hilux	DPF blocking and failing to regenerate (2.8 1GD-FTV diesel, Oct 2015 to Apr 2020 builds) $800–$4,000 2GD-FTV DPF Clogging on Short Urban Trips $400–$3,200
Ford Ranger	2.0L BiTurbo (YN2S EcoBlue) DPF and Emissions System Failure $3,150–$6,300 3.2 TDCi DPF Blockage and Pressure Sensor Failure $2,940–$5,880 Diesel Particulate Filter Clogging from Urban and Short-Trip Use $350–$4,500
Mazda CX-5	DPF Clogging from Short Urban Trips (2.2D) $250–$3,800 SKYACTIV-D DPF Blockage from Urban-Cycle Regeneration Failure $400–$3,200
Nissan X-Trail	M9R Diesel DPF Blockage and Hard Start $1,500–$4,200
Subaru Forester	EE20 Diesel DPF Blockage and EGR Fouling $1,500–$5,000
Toyota Prado	2GD-FTV DPF Blockage from Urban and Short-Trip Use $800–$6,500 2.8 1GD-FTV DPF blocking and failed regeneration — subject of Australian class action $500–$6,000
Nissan Navara	D23 NP300 YS23DDT DPF Regen Oil Dilution $500–$8,000 YS23DDT Diesel Particulate Filter Internal Cracking $3,500–$7,500 YS23DDT DPF Clogging on Short Urban Trips $800–$4,800 YD25DDTi DPF Clogging and Regeneration Failure $800–$3,500
Mazda Axela	SkyActiv-D 2.2L Diesel Particulate Filter Blockage $1,800–$5,000 SKYACTIV-D 2.2 DPF Overload on Short Trips $900–$4,500 MZR-CD 2.0D Diesel Particulate Filter Blockage $1,500–$4,000
Peugeot 3008	HDi diesel particulate filter (FAP) clogging and Eolys additive depletion $600–$3,500 HDi Diesel Particulate Filter Blockage $300–$3,000 2.0 BlueHDi AdBlue/DPF and EGR faults $500–$3,000 BlueHDi 2.0D DPF Blockage & Forced Regeneration Failure $400–$2,800
Peugeot 308	2.0 BlueHDi DW10FC DPF Blockage on Short Trips $600–$3,200 DW10C 2.0 HDi DPF Blockage $1,540–$3,080 2.0 BlueHDi diesel DPF, AdBlue and EGR faults $500–$3,000 BlueHDi 1.5 DPF Blockage from Urban Driving $400–$2,200
Audi A3	2.0 TDI DPF ash loading — urban regen failure $1,500–$5,000 2.0 TDI DPF Soot Overload and Injector Fouling $800–$4,500 2.0 TDI DPF Blockage on Short-Journey Vehicles $800–$3,200
Audi Q5	2.0 TDI DPF Blockage and Failure $900–$4,000 2.0 / 3.0 TDI EGR clogging, DPF and oil dilution $800–$3,500 2.0 TDI AdBlue/SCR emissions faults and DPF regeneration $1,000–$3,000
Hyundai ix35	R2.0 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter Premature Blockage $400–$3,800 D4HA DPF Blockage from Urban Short-Trip Driving $700–$3,500 D4HA 2.0D DPF Clogging on Urban Short Trips $500–$2,800
Kia Sorento	R2.2 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter Blockage $600–$5,000 Diesel DPF Blockage and EGR Valve Fouling $700–$4,000 DPF regeneration problems and oil dilution on short-trip diesels (UM 2.2 CRDi) $400–$4,000
Mazda CX-8	SkyActiv-D 2.2 DPF Blockage from Short School-Run and City Use $400–$4,500 2.2 SkyActiv-D DPF clogging and oil dilution on short trips $800–$2,500 DPF pressure-sensor pipes clog with carbon (false regens / limp) $300–$700
Mazda Mazda6	SkyActiv-D 2.2 oil dilution and DPF problems on short-trip cars $400–$8,000 2.2 MZR-CD diesel injector seal failure, DPF clogging and oil dilution $800–$4,500 GJ 2.2 SKYACTIV-D DPF Differential Pressure Sensor Failure Causing Regeneration Failure $350–$900
Renault Megane	M9R 2.0 dCi Oil Pressure Solenoid and DPF Failure $500–$3,500 1.5 dCi turbo, injector and DPF problems (pre-2012 crank-bearing wear) $700–$3,500 dCi 1.5 DPF Blockage and EGR Valve Fouling $450–$2,500
Toyota Fortuner	2GD-FTV DPF Clogging from Urban Short-Trip Use $550–$6,000 1GD-FTV diesel particulate filter (DPF) blockage $1,500–$4,000 EGR / intake carbon build-up (linked to DPF regens) $500–$1,200
Toyota HiAce	2GD-FTV DPF Blockage from Short-Trip Urban Operation (H300) $900–$5,500 1GD-FTV DPF regeneration failure in urban use $800–$4,500 1KD/2KD DPF Regeneration Failure on Urban Cycles no documented figure
Volkswagen Passat	2.0 TDI oil pump / balance-shaft hex-drive failure and DPF issues $2,000–$8,000 2.0 TDI DFHA DPF Clogging on Urban Routes $750–$4,800 2.0 TDI DPF Premature Blockage $700–$3,200
Alfa Romeo Giulietta	2.0 JTDm Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Blockage $700–$3,200 2.0 JTDm EGR cooler coolant leak and DPF clogging on short-trip cars $600–$2,000
Audi A4	2.0 TDI (EA288) EGR and DPF blockage on short-run cars (B9) $800–$4,500 2.0 TDI DPF Blockage and Failure $800–$3,500
Audi Q3	2.0 TDI DPF Blockage and Forced Regeneration Failure $600–$6,500 2.0 TDI DPF clogging and EGR faults on short-trip cars $800–$3,500
Audi Q7	3.0 TDI EGR cooler / intake carbon and DPF clogging $800–$3,500 3.0 TDI AdBlue/SCR faults and DPF regeneration issues $1,000–$3,500
BMW X1	B47 2.0d DPF Soot Loading and Injector Fouling $1,800–$7,500 B47 DPF Clogging on Urban Short Trips $350–$5,200
Citroen Berlingo	1.6 HDi turbo oil-starvation failure and DPF/EGR clogging $1,500–$3,500 1.6 HDi DPF Blockage and Premature Failure $1,200–$3,500
Citroen C5	2.0 HDi injector seal leaks, turbo oil starvation and Eolys/DPF additive upkeep $700–$4,000 HDi EGR Valve Carbon Seizure and DPF Blockage $400–$2,500
Ford Mondeo	2.0 TDCi diesel particulate filter blockage $400–$2,800 Blocked diesel particulate filter (DPF) and fuel vaporiser failure on short trips $500–$2,500
GWM Cannon	DPF blocking and constant regeneration on urban-driven early Cannons $250–$4,000 Diesel Particulate Filter Blockage on Short-Trip Use $400–$3,800
Holden Captiva	Z20DMH DPF Clogging from Short-Trip Use $400–$4,500 EGR valve carbon clogging and DPF blocking (all diesels) $400–$3,500
Hyundai Palisade	2.2 diesel DPF/EGR clogging on short urban trips $400–$4,000 2.2 CRDi A8LH Diesel DPF Blockage in City/SUV Use $1,000–$3,500
Hyundai Santa Fe	D4HB 2.2 Diesel DPF Clogging on Urban Duty $400–$7,000 R2.2 CRDi DPF Blockage from Urban/Short-Trip Use $600–$3,200
Hyundai Staria	2.2 diesel DPF/EGR soot build-up on short or urban trips $400–$4,000 2.2 CRDi DPF Premature Blockage from Urban Duty Cycle $700–$3,200
Hyundai Tucson	R2.0 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter Premature Blockage $400–$3,800 D4HA 2.0D DPF Clogging on Urban Short Trips $500–$2,800
Isuzu D-Max	4JJ1 DPF Blockage on Later TF Models $2,660–$5,320 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Blockage from Short-Trip Use $700–$3,800
Isuzu MU-X	DPF (DPD) frequent regeneration and blockage on short-trip vehicles $500–$5,000 4JJ1-TCX DPF Blockage from Short-Trip Use $450–$3,800
Kia Carnival	DPF blocking and diesel oil dilution on short-run 2.2 diesels (YP and KA4) $400–$4,000 2.2 CRDi YD Engine DPF Blockage and Regeneration Failure $900–$3,200
LDV T60	DPF blockage and water-in-fuel warnings on early 2.8 diesels $200–$5,000 DPF Blockage in Urban or Short-Trip Duty Cycles $700–$2,800
Mazda Mazda3	SKYACTIV-D 2.2 DPF Overload on Short Trips $900–$4,500 MZR-CD 2.0D Diesel Particulate Filter Blockage $1,500–$4,000
Mercedes-Benz A-Class	OM608 1.5D DPF Blockage in Short-Trip / Urban Use $300–$3,800 OM651 Diesel Particulate Filter Blockage (Short-Trip Driving) $700–$2,800

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Model	Documented fault and its repair range
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter	DPF regeneration problems on short-trip/camper VS30s $500–$4,000 Diesel Particulate Filter Premature Blockage $800–$3,500
Mercedes-Benz Vito	OM651 DPF blockage in urban and short-trip use $400–$3,500 EGR clogging and DPF/AdBlue faults on urban vans (W447) $500–$3,500
Mitsubishi Triton	DPF Blockage from Incomplete Regeneration & Fuel Dilution $400–$4,500 4N15 DPF Clogging on Short Urban Trips $400–$3,800
Renault Clio	1.5 dCi injector and DPF/EGR problems $700–$2,500 K9K 1.5 dCi DPF Blockage from Urban Use $350–$2,200
Renault Koleos	Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Irreversible Blockage – Short-Trip Use $400–$3,200 2.0 dCi DPF blockage and EGR clogging $700–$2,500
Skoda Octavia	2.0 TDI DPF Clogging and EGR Valve Carbon Failure $600–$3,200 2.0 TDI Diesel Particulate Filter Blockage $350–$2,800
SsangYong Musso	DPF Clogging on Short Urban Trips $350–$4,200 DPF regeneration and EGR cooler problems on short trips (2.2 XDi) $600–$3,500
SsangYong Tivoli	1.6 diesel (e-XDi160) DPF blockage and oil dilution on short trips $300–$3,500 Diesel particulate filter blocking on short-journey cars $400–$3,200
Toyota Granvia	1GD-FTV EGR Carbon Fouling and DPF Blockage (Granvia Diesel) $700–$4,500 DPF regeneration failure from short urban trips $400–$4,000
Toyota Land Cruiser 300	F33A-FTV Diesel Particulate Filter Blockage from Incomplete Regeneration $350–$6,500 F33A-FTV 3.3 V6 injector faults disrupting DPF regeneration $1,500–$6,000
Toyota Land Cruiser 70	Diesel particulate filter blocking on September-2016-onward V8 (1VD-FTV) $250–$7,000 DPF blocking, failed regens and grass-fire recall on DPF-equipped V8s $300–$6,000
Volkswagen Golf	2.0 TDI DPF Blockage from Short-Trip Urban Driving $300–$4,500 1.6/2.0 TDI (CAYC/CBDB) DPF Blockage on Short-Trip Cars (Mk6) $300–$4,000
Volkswagen Transporter	T6 Euro 6 DPF and AdBlue system faults $400–$3,500 DPF Blockage from Urban / Short-Trip Use $800–$3,200
Volvo S60	D5 diesel DPF blockage from short-trip urban use $800–$3,200 Swirl-flap and EGR/DPF faults (P3 diesel) $300–$2,500
Volvo XC60	Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Blockage — D4204T $500–$3,500 D5 diesel DPF blockage from short-trip urban use $800–$3,200
Audi A1	1.6 TDI Diesel Particulate Filter Blockage on City-Driven Cars $200–$3,500
Audi A5	2.0 TDI DPF Premature Clogging $2,000–$4,500
Audi A6	2.0 TDI DPF Premature Clogging $2,000–$4,500
BMW 1 Series	N47/B47 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Blockage and Damage $500–$3,500
BMW 5 Series	B47 diesel EGR cooler / DPF and AdBlue emissions faults $800–$3,500
BMW X5	E70 M57 Diesel DPF Blockage and EGR Failure $1,200–$5,500
Citroen C4	HDi Diesel Particulate Filter Blockage $300–$3,500
Ford Endeavour	2.0L EcoBlue DPF Clogging on Short Urban Trips $650–$5,800
Ford Everest	2.0L EcoBlue DPF Clogging on Short Urban Trips $650–$5,800
Ford Focus	2.0 TDCi dual-mass flywheel wear and DPF blockage (Mk2 diesel) $1,500–$4,000
Ford Fusion	2.0 TDCi diesel particulate filter blockage $400–$2,800
Ford Kuga	2.0 TDCi Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Blockage $700–$3,500
Ford Transit	V363 Duratorq 2.0 EcoBlue DPF blockage and regeneration failure $500–$4,000
GWM Ute	Diesel Particulate Filter Blockage on Short-Trip Use $400–$3,800
Holden Chevrolet Colorado	LWN 2.8L Diesel DPF Blockage from Urban / Short-Trip Use $800–$3,500
Holden Colorado	LWN 2.8L Diesel DPF Blockage from Urban / Short-Trip Use $800–$3,500
Holden Commodore	Diesel particulate filter (DPF) clogging and limp mode $300–$3,500
Holden Cruze	DPF blocking and EGR carbon build-up (2.0 diesel) $500–$3,000
Holden Epica	VCDi diesel limp mode from DPF clogging and injector wear $350–$4,200
Honda Accord	N22A1 Diesel Particulate Filter Premature Blockage $300–$3,200
Honda FR-V	N22A i-CTDi DPF Blockage and Failed Regeneration $500–$4,500
Hyundai i30	1.6 CRDi Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Blockage on Short-Trip Cars $200–$3,500
Hyundai i40	1.7 CRDi diesel particulate filter (DPF) clogging $600–$3,200
Hyundai Staria Load	2.2 CRDi DPF Premature Blockage from Urban Duty Cycle $700–$3,200
Hyundai Tucson ix35	D4HA DPF Blockage from Urban Short-Trip Driving $700–$3,500
Jaguar XE	Oil dilution and DPF/EGR problems on short-trip diesels (2.0 Ingenium) $300–$5,000
Jaguar XF	DPF blockage and EGR fouling on short-trip 2.0 diesels $300–$5,000
Jeep Cherokee	DPF blockage, particulate sensor faults and EGR sooting (2.0 and 2.2 MultiJet II diesel) $300–$6,000
Kia Sportage	Diesel Particulate Filter Clogging and Forced Regen $600–$3,200
Land Rover Defender	2.0D Ingenium DPF Clogging - Urban Short Trips $850–$5,500
Land Rover Freelander	2.2 TD4/SD4 fuel pump failure and DPF blockage $800–$5,000
Lexus IS	2AD-FHV Diesel EGR Valve Carbon Fouling and DPF Clogging $600–$2,800
Mazda Atenza	GJ 2.2 SKYACTIV-D DPF Differential Pressure Sensor Failure Causing Regeneration Failure $350–$900
Mazda BT-50	DPF Soot Accumulation and Forced Regeneration Failure $600–$4,200
Mazda CX-30	1.8D SKYACTIV-D DPF Clogging from Short-Trip Use $400–$4,800
Mazda Demio	1.5D SKYACTIV-D S5-DPTS DPF Clogging $600–$2,800
Mazda Mazda2	1.5D SKYACTIV-D S5-DPTS DPF Clogging $600–$2,800
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	CDI 4-Cylinder Diesel DPF Blockage (OM651 and OM654) $600–$2,800
Mercedes-Benz GLA	OM607 1.5D DPF Blockage and Regeneration Failure $600–$4,500
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	OM642 3.0 V6 CDI Oil Separator Failure and DPF Blockage $700–$3,200
Mercedes-Benz V-Class	OM651 DPF blockage in urban and short-trip use $400–$3,500
Mitsubishi ASX	4N13 1.8D DPF Oil Dilution from Incomplete Regeneration $600–$4,500
Mitsubishi Canter	DPF clogging, failed regeneration and emission system limp mode (4P10 3.0 twin-turbo diesel, 8th gen FEA/FEB/FEC) $300–$8,000
Mitsubishi Delica	4N14 Diesel DPF Blockage and Regeneration Failure $1,500–$4,500
Mitsubishi Delica D:5	4N14 Diesel DPF Blockage from Short-Trip Operation $900–$3,800
Mitsubishi L300	Renault 1.6/2.0 dCi DPF blockage and oil dilution $400–$4,500
Mitsubishi Montero Sport	DPF soot blockage on short-trip driven vehicles (2.4 4N15) $500–$5,000
Mitsubishi Pajero	DPF blockage and failed regeneration (NX with diesel particulate filter) $1,500–$6,500
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport	DPF soot blockage on short-trip driven vehicles (2.4 4N15) $500–$5,000
Nissan Caravan	DPF blocking on YD25 diesel (NV350) with short-trip use $500–$4,000
Nissan Frontier	YD25DDTi DPF Clogging and Regeneration Failure $800–$3,500
Nissan Qashqai	1.6 dCi R9M DPF Clogging on Urban Cycles $550–$3,200
Peugeot 307	HDi diesel particulate filter blocking on short trips — the 'anti-pollution fault' message $300–$3,000
Renault Lutecia	K9K 1.5 dCi DPF Blockage from Urban Use $350–$2,200
Renault Scenic	1.5 dCi (K9K) EGR and DPF clogging $450–$2,200
Renault Trafic	AdBlue / DPF / EGR emissions faults and limp mode $400–$1,800
Skoda Karoq	2.0 TDI EGR clogging, DPF blockage and AdBlue system faults $500–$4,000
Skoda Kodiaq	2.0 TDI DPF Blockage from Urban Short Trips $280–$5,200
SsangYong Rexton	DPF Clogging on Short Urban Trips $350–$4,200
SsangYong Rhino	DPF Clogging on Short Urban Trips $350–$4,200
Subaru Legacy	2.0D Diesel DPF Blockage and Regeneration Failure $400–$4,500
Subaru Liberty	2.0D Diesel DPF Blockage and Regeneration Failure $400–$4,500
Subaru XV	EE20 Diesel DPF Blockage from Urban Use $500–$3,000
Suzuki Grand Vitara	1.9 DDiS diesel: DPF blocking and water pump/timing belt failures $700–$3,500
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross	DDiS 1.6D DPF Clogging and Failure $1,500–$4,500
Toyota Land Cruiser	F33A-FTV 3.3 V6 injector faults disrupting DPF regeneration $1,500–$6,000
Toyota Land Cruiser 100	F33A-FTV 3.3 V6 injector faults disrupting DPF regeneration $1,500–$6,000
Toyota LC300	F33A-FTV Diesel Particulate Filter Blockage from Incomplete Regeneration $350–$6,500
Volkswagen Amarok	DPF blockage and EGR/intake carbon on short-run utes $500–$4,000
Volkswagen Caddy	DPF clogging and EGR fouling from stop-start van use (1.6/2.0 TDI) $500–$3,500
Volkswagen Crafter	2.0 TDI EGR / DPF clogging and turbo actuator faults $700–$4,500
Volkswagen Polo	1.4 TDI (CFW) DPF Blockage and Premature Regeneration Failure $2,000–$4,500
Volkswagen Touareg	3.0 V6 TDI EGR / DPF clogging and carbon build-up $800–$3,500
Volvo V60	D5 diesel DPF blockage from short-trip urban use $800–$3,200
Volvo XC90	EGR and DPF Failure — D4204T Diesel in XC90 L $800–$4,000

About these figures

Each range is the one documented against that fault in the KickTyres catalogue, at independent workshop rates in New Zealand. Dealer labour, genuine parts and damage found along the way push a real bill higher; a reconditioned part or an early catch can bring it lower. Get a written quote for the car you are looking at, and use these figures to judge it.

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Questions

How much does a DPF repair cost in NZ?

It depends on the fault. Across the 201 documented DPF faults on 130 models, half start at or below $600 and half top out at or below $3,800. The table gives each fault its own range, from the cheapest fix recorded to the worst case. These are approximate figures at NZ independent workshop rates; a dealer, genuine parts or damage found along the way cost more.

Are these quotes?

No. They are the documented repair ranges held against each fault in the KickTyres catalogue. Get a written quote from a workshop for the car in front of you, and use these figures to judge whether it is reasonable and to price the risk into your offer.