The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (8 reports).
2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls
Rearview Camera May Not Display Properly, Raising Crash Risk
The rearview camera on certain Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles may have defects in its printed circuit board and software.
Brake Pedal May Detach From Booster, Risking Loss of Braking
The fastener connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may have been improperly assembled at the factory.
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.
Cracked fuel sensor housing can leak fuel and cause stalls
The fuel line sensor housing can crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Hard Braking Can Cause Loss of Brake Assist and ABS
Under hard braking, the rotor shaft in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic control unit can separate.
Most common 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems
Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
Car stalled/ went into limp mode 4 separate times for fuel pressure issue. Is not drivable, does not accelerate, throws erroneous error codes. The recall Y91 covers this issue for 2020 Stelvio. When I contact Mopar they say it is not open on my vin. How is this possible?
Engine light came on. I was told by the first dealership that the coolant was mixing with the engine oil. There was also a vehicle at the shop there for the same issue. after doing some research online, it appears that this is a bigger issue. I bought the car at 20,000 miles and this began happening around 52000 miles. Given the low mileage, this is something that should not be happening to a newer car.
The contact owns a 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving on two occasions at undisclosed speeds, the check engine, oil, and the Automatic START/STOP System Unavailable warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice; however, on the first occasion, the failure was not duplicated. During the second visit, the contact was informed that the coolant was mixing into the engine oil, which caused the engine failure. The contact was informed that several unstated parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Back in December 2025 my engine light had come on, upon bringing it to the dealership I had found out that the engine oil and the coolant were mixing. A repair was done to stop this from happening three months later the same issue happened only the previous dealership was no longer servicing Alpha Romeos so I brought it to the only dealer left a mass. I was told that they botched the repair at the previous dealer. Now, three months later from then my engine light is back on again and the same thing is happening. but since neither truly actually repaired the issue now, Iâm being told that thereâs an issue with my engine. From the beginning when I first brought it to the dealership, this w
The contact owns a 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle became inoperable and failed to start with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ground strap had failed due to corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer informed the contact that if the corrosion had not been repaired in time, it could have caused a more severe vehicle failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio questions
Does the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: Rearview Camera May Not Display Properly, Raising Crash Risk; Brake Pedal May Detach From Booster, Risking Loss of Braking; Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Brake Rotors May Crack, Reducing Stopping Power; Cracked fuel sensor housing can leak fuel and cause stalls. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (8), Electrical System (6), Unknown Or Other (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.