Model year record

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

11 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 324 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V586000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
53,849
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-09
Owners notified
2026-07-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V510000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
337,128
Reported to NHTSA
2024-07-03
Owners notified
2024-08-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V382000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
719
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-30
Owners notified
2023-07-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V551000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
21,914
Reported to NHTSA
2019-07-25
Owners notified
2019-08-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V148000

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

Component
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
19,114
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-01
Owners notified
2019-03-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V635000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
674
Reported to NHTSA
2018-09-14
Owners notified
2018-10-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V636000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
34,357
Reported to NHTSA
2018-09-14
Owners notified
2018-10-10

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V205000

Equipment: electrical

Component
Equipment: electrical
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
12,595
Reported to NHTSA
2018-03-29
Owners notified
2018-04-25

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V203000

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

Component
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
12,595
Reported to NHTSA
2018-03-29
Owners notified
2018-04-25

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V147000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,505
Reported to NHTSA
2018-03-06
Owners notified
2018-04-25

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V823000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
216
Reported to NHTSA
2017-12-20
Owners notified
2018-02-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system5828,957 mi
Engine5862,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline5770,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system47
Unknown or other2422,000 mi
Power train149,500 mi
Service brakes1111,000 mi
Seat belts944,000 mi
Vehicle speed control89,500 mi
Air bags7120,000 mi
Exterior lighting610,350 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)320,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling3120,000 mi
Visibility/wiper319,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel244,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance2200 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2
Structure237,293 mi
Structure: body213,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal284,999 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors120,000 mi
Parking brake11,700 mi
Steering1
Wheels1500 mi

The 2019 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.