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2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls & problems

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has 11 safety recalls and 133 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (42 complaints).

Recalls11safety recalls
Complaints133filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 3reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths3 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineSep 9, 2025

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 25V58600053,849 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of fuel flow and loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 7, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 93C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 16, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
Seat beltsJul 3, 2024

Front

Recall 24V510000337,128 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Risk
A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix
Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.

Components: Seat belts › Front; Air bags › Frontal

Service brakes, hydraulicMay 30, 2023

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 23V382000719 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes. During certain driving maneuvers, the brake system may exert an excessive clamp force that may fracture the rotor, decreasing the brake performance.
Risk
An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the brake system module (BSM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 68A.
Electrical systemJul 25, 2019

Instrument cluster/panel

Recall 19V55100021,914 vehicles

Problem
Alfa Romeo (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may indicate an inaccurate fuel level that displays higher than the actual amount.
Risk
The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Alfa Romeo's number for this recall is V84.
Forward collision avoidanceMar 1, 2019

Adaptive cruise control

Recall 19V14800019,114 vehicles

Problem
FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.
Risk
The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.
Fix
Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service 1-800-853-1403. The Alfa Romeo number for this recall is V27.

Components: Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control; Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

Engine and engine coolingSep 14, 2018

Engine

Recall 18V63600034,357 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles, equipped with 2.0L engines. These engines may misfire causing the catalytic converter to overheat, possibly resulting in damage to the nearby wiring and engine components.
Risk
Heat damage to the engine compartment wiring or components can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA4.

Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine; Electrical system › Wiring

Engine and engine coolingSep 14, 2018

Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 18V635000674 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio vehicles. The engine cooling hose may have inadequate webbing material allowing a coolant leak.
Risk
A loss of coolant can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U99.
EquipmentMar 29, 2018

Electrical

Recall 18V20500012,595 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. Water may leak into the body control module and its connectors, causing corrosion. This corrosion can cause illumination of one or more malfunction indicator lamps, a loss of windshield wiper function, a loss of exterior lighting, a loss of horn function and/or unintended turn signal activation.
Risk
Electrical malfunctions such as windshield wipers that may not work in the rain and lights that may not work at night increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional sealing protection to prevent water from entering the body control module and its connectors. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U36.
StructureMar 29, 2018

Body › Hatchback/liftgate

Recall 18V20300012,595 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. Water may Leak into the wiring connectors for the rear liftgate and the liftgate-opening switch, causing corrosion.
Risk
Corrosion at the connectors may cause the liftgate to unintentionally open while moving at speeds of less than 3 miles per hour, allowing cargo to fall out of the vehicle, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional protection against water leaking into the liftgate wiring connectors and switch, free of charge. The recall began April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U34.
VisibilityMar 6, 2018

Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Recall 18V1470001,505 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The software for the wiper motor may incorrectly interpret the wiper motor as overheating, limiting the windshield wipers to operating only at the low-speed setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk
Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U24.
Service brakes, hydraulicDec 20, 2017

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 17V823000216 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The braking system on these vehicles may have been filled with contaminated brake fluid, possibly damaging the system and affecting its performance.
Risk
A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the braking system, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is T84.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Stelvio AWD

24mpg combined
City / highway22 / 28 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel

Stelvio AWD

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.9 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel4203028,957 mi
Engine4101050,000 mi
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system › Injectors3100066,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system27000—
Unknown or other1700022,000 mi
Power train1201010,250 mi
Service brakes1010011,000 mi
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal910210,250 mi
Air bags6000—
Seat belts6000—
Exterior lighting500010,350 mi
StructureBody400037,293 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.