Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 191 owner complaints and 18 recalls on file for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio (2018–2025). The 2018 Stelvio has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
191
Recalls
18
Model years
8
Worst year
2018

Complaints by model year

11520183520191920207202152022620232202422025
NHTSA complaints per Alfa Romeo Stelvio model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Alfa Romeo Stelvio years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — 115 complaints, 1 crash, 2 fires; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  2. 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — 35 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  3. 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — 19 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (5 complaints).

Every Alfa Romeo Stelvio model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 Stelvio20002Visibility & Wipers
2024 Stelvio20003Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2023 Stelvio60004Electrical System
2022 Stelvio50003Airbags
2021 Stelvio70006Engine
2020 Stelvio192006Engine
2019 Stelvio351108Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2018 Stelvio11512211Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Alfa Romeo Stelvio problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    86 complaints
  • Engine
    64 complaints
  • Electrical System
    59 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    14 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    11 complaints
  • Airbags
    10 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    10 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    9 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    7 complaints
  • Brakes
    7 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Alfa Romeo Stelvio received by NHTSA each month.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls

  • Recall 25V667000Oct 7, 202562,910 vehiclesModel years 2020–2025

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V586000Sep 9, 202553,849 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V943000Dec 19, 20242,021 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V857000Nov 14, 2024204 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Incorrect tire information can result in installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V510000Jul 3, 2024337,128 vehiclesModel years 2018–2025

    Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 24V512000Jul 3, 20249,037 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024

    Risk: Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V382000May 30, 2023719 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V878000Nov 12, 202111,419 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    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.

  • Recall 21V309000May 4, 20219 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: The loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V221000Mar 30, 20211,222 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An incomplete deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 19V551000Jul 25, 201921,914 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V148000Mar 1, 201919,114 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.

  • Recall 18V636000Sep 14, 201834,357 vehiclesModel years 2018

    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.

  • Recall 18V635000Sep 14, 2018674 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: A loss of coolant can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V203000Mar 29, 201812,595 vehiclesModel years 2018

    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.

  • Recall 18V205000Mar 29, 201812,595 vehiclesModel years 2018

    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.

  • Recall 18V147000Mar 6, 20181,505 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V823000Dec 20, 2017216 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Other Alfa Romeo models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology