CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (42 reports).
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls
Fuel pump may fail, causing loss of drive power
Certain 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles have a fuel pump that may fail.
Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, which can keep the front seat airbag from deploying as intended.
Brake Rotors May Crack, Reducing Stopping Power
Certain vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic brakes can experience excessive clamp force from the brake system during specific driving maneuvers.
Fuel Gauge May Read High, Risking Unexpected Stalls
The instrument cluster's Body Control Module can show a fuel level higher than the amount actually in the tank.
Cruise Control May Not Turn Off, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Stelvio vehicles have Brake System Module software that may stop the driver from disabling Adaptive Cruise Control after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.
Coolant hose may leak, causing overheating and stalling
Certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio vehicles may have an engine cooling hose with inadequate webbing material, which can allow the hose to leak coolant.
Engine misfire can overheat wiring and risk fire or stall
Certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles with 2.0L engines may experience engine misfires.
Rear liftgate may open while driving, dropping cargo
Water can leak into the wiring connectors for the rear liftgate and its opening switch.
Water Leak Can Disable Wipers and Lights
Water can leak into the body control module and its connectors, causing corrosion.
Wipers May Run Only on Low Speed, Reducing Visibility
The windshield wiper motor software may wrongly read the wiper motor as overheating.
Contaminated Brake Fluid Can Reduce Braking Power
Some vehicles may have been filled at the factory with contaminated brake fluid.
Most common 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems
Problem areas named in the 135 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 42 |
| Engine | 41 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 33 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 7 |
What owners report
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 and made aware of the issue.
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 melted catalytic convertor failure. The contact was informed that the catalytic convertor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
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 stalling hazard. Under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120), manufacturers are legally required to provide a remedy for safety recalls that is reasonably accessible to the consumer, free of charge. Alfa Remeo has failed to provide that access: Complete Infrastructure Failure in [XXX]: My nearest in-state authorized dealer, Dennis Dillon Fiat in [XXX], h
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, Gasoline). The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer was contacted for the recall repairs and scheduled a service appointment for March 2, 2027. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs.
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 vehicle. The following day, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20â30 MPH with the RPM at high, and the coolant level fluctuating. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle but was unable to open the hood due to a fractured hood latch. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where DTC: P0299, P00B7, C0051-86, U1702-86, and C0076-68 were retri
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio questions
Does the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: Fuel pump may fail, causing loss of drive power; Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Brake Rotors May Crack, Reducing Stopping Power; Fuel Gauge May Read High, Risking Unexpected Stalls; Cruise Control May Not Turn Off, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
Based on 135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (42), Engine (41), Fuel System, Gasoline (33).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.