2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Seat Belts:front:retractor 2026-08-06 · campaign 26V510000 · 48,777 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.
Risk: A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the retractors and pillar trim, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 17, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 84D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 15, 2026.
Service bulletins (16)
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.
Electrical System 2026-10-20 · 08-390-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key fob not detected due to internal battery discharge customers may comment on the following: symptom: ● the vehicle fails to detect the key fob inside the cabin, and a “low battery” message is displayed on the instrument panel cluster (ipc). this bulletin involves replacing the key fob battery.
Service Brakes 2026-10-16 · S1705000002 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
front brake pulsation and/or clunk noise
Structure:body 2026-07-18 · 23-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifgate tail lamp assembly condensation/water intrusion customers may comment on the following: symptom: ● condensation/water intrusion can be seen inside the liftgate tail lamp assembly. this bulletin involves inspecting and possibly replacing the liftgate tail lamp assembly and nameplate.
Engine 2026-06-30 · 112639 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
throttle body – none
Engine 2026-06-30 · 112640 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
throttle body – none
Seats 2026-06-27 · 08-252-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
heated seats and heated wheel turn off or become disabled customers may comment on the following: ● customer may comment that their heated seats and heated steering wheel will turn off or become disabled (button grayed out on display screen) while driving the vehicle.
Showing the 6 most recent of 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-24 · Unknown Or Other“i have not even 1000 miles on my new tonale and my infotainment shuts down due to excessive heat. service was authorized to install a new one and the same thing is happening. no back up camera, navigation or infotainment screen . it says too hot and shuts down. i am in miami and i have virtually no system as it is not functioning. it's burning …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.