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2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls & problems

The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has 6 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (8 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls
Complaints19filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Back over preventionOct 7, 2025

Display function

Recall 25V66700062,910 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The printed circuit board and software for the rearview camera may contain defects that cause the rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the radio, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the rearview camera software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A2C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Service brakes, hydraulicDec 19, 2024

Pedals and linkages

Recall 24V9430002,021 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
Risk
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and repair, the brake booster connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is E0B.
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.
Fuel system, gasolineNov 12, 2021

Delivery › Pressure sensor

Recall 21V87800011,419 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
Risk
A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 11, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y91.

Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Pressure sensor; Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Service brakes, hydraulicMay 4, 2021

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 21V3090009 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. Hard braking may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) rotor shaft to separate, a reduction of braking assist, and a loss of ABS.
Risk
The loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the ABS HCU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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.

Fuel economy

Stelvio

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 29 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

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*
Engine800060,000 mi
Electrical system6000—
Unknown or other4000—
Lane departureAssist; Warning4400—
Fuel/propulsion system4000—
Power train3000—
Engine and engine cooling2000—
Wheels1000—
Air bags1100—
Seat belts1100—
Steering1000—
Fuel system, gasoline1000—

*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.