2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (29) · Fuel/Propulsion System (24) · Engine (14)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
51 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (11)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2025-09-09 · campaign 25V586000 · 53,849 vehicles
Defect: 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 repo
Seat Belts:front 2024-07-03 · campaign 24V510000 · 337,128 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-05-30 · campaign 23V382000 · 719 vehicles
Defect: 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 System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2019-07-25 · campaign 19V551000 · 21,914 vehicles
Defect: 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 Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control 2019-03-01 · campaign 19V148000 · 19,114 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings 2018-09-14 · campaign 18V635000 · 674 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2018-09-14 · campaign 18V636000 · 34,357 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate 2018-03-29 · campaign 18V203000 · 12,595 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Equipment:electrical 2018-03-29 · campaign 18V205000 · 12,595 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor 2018-03-06 · campaign 18V147000 · 1,505 vehicles
Defect: 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, Hydraulic 2017-12-20 · campaign 17V823000 · 216 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (145)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-10-16 · S1705000002 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
front brake pulsation and/or clunk noise
Electrical System 2026-09-10 · 22D Combo Rev1 · Warranty Program/Extension
emissions recall 22d - on board diagnostics - dealer notification (revision 1)
Electrical System 2026-09-02 · 22D Combo · Warranty Program/Extension
emissions recall 22d - on board diagnostics - dealer notification
Engine 2026-06-18 · 112842 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bolt - hex flange head
Structure:body 2026-06-05 · 2623000037 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
condensation or water infiltration in headlights, daytime running lights (drl), turn signals, fog lights, taillights. rev a
Structure:body 2026-05-28 · S2623000037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
condensation or water infiltration in headlights, daytime running lights (drl), turn signals, fog lights, taillights.
Showing the 6 most recent of 145 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-28 · Seat Belts“the contact owns a 2018 alfa romeo stelvio. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v510000 (air bags, seat belts) and 25v586000 (fuel system, gasoline). however, the closest authorized dealer was approximately 55 miles away and was an 1 hour and 15 minutes of driving. the dealer was contacted. the manufacturer was contacted a…”
2026-10-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 83,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 alfa romeo stelvio. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v586000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a melte…”
2026-10-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“legal compliance & safety hazard remedy - vin: [xxx] alfa romeo's response frames towing as a "warranty coverage" issue. this is factually incorrect and legally irrelevant. this is not a warranty claim; this is a federally mandated national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) safety campaign involving a severe vehicle fire and engine sta…”
2026-10-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2018 alfa romeo stelvio. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle experienced reduced power on several occasions, with the check engine warning light illuminated during the failure. the contact became aware that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 24v510000 (air bags, seat belts) and 25v586000 (fuel system, …”
2026-10-02 · Steering · 110,351 mi“the contact owns a 2018 alfa romeo stelvio. the vehicle was purchased and the contact was notified of an eps failure. while driving 70 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the messages "service engine", "service throttle body", and "alfa steering torque" were displayed. the contact detected a burning coolant odor while outside the ve…”
2026-09-11 · Seat Belts“my 2018 alfa romeo stelvio has a safety recall, due to a faulty fuel pump. i have attempted to work with the alfa romeo customer support team to try and have my vehicle fixed, but they have not been able to make practical arrangements to have the vehicle serviced. i live in [xxx]. initially, i was informed that although there were no local alfa rom…”
2026-09-08 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2018 alfa romeo stelvio. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v586000( fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available, even after receiving a notification from the manufacturer that the remedy was available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that t…”
2026-08-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i am reporting an authorized manufacturer franchise dealer for actively refusing to remedy a federal safety recall and unlawfully withholding my vehicle. my vehicle is a 2019 alfa romeo stelvio (vin: [insert vin]), which is subject to the active fuel pump safety recall (nhtsa campaign 25v586000 / manufacturer recall code 93c). the vehicle has bee…”
2026-08-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 120,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 alfa romeo stelvio. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, before the vehicle went into limp mode. the contact stated that there was a rattling sound coming from the turbo charger. a dealer was contacted. the vehicle was diagnosed, a…”
2026-08-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 82,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 alfa romeo stelvio. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost drive power. the message "service electronic throttle" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. the failure was a recurring failure. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 25v5…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.