2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (2 reports).

6Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls

Rearview Camera May Not Display Properly, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 25V667Oct 7, 202562,910 vehicles affected

The rearview camera on certain Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles may have defects in its printed circuit board and software.

Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 24V510Jul 3, 2024337,128 vehicles affected

A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, which can keep the front seat airbag from deploying as intended.

Incorrect Tire Info Labels Could Lead to Wrong Inflation

Recall 24V512Jul 3, 20249,037 vehicles affected

Some Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles have incorrect tire pressure and tire size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels.

Cracked fuel sensor housing can leak fuel and cause stalls

Recall 21V878Nov 12, 202111,419 vehicles affected

The fuel line sensor housing can crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Hard Braking Can Cause Loss of Brake Assist and ABS

Recall 21V309May 4, 20219 vehicles affected

Under hard braking, the rotor shaft in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic control unit can separate.

Side curtain airbags may fail to deploy in a crash

Recall 21V221Mar 30, 20211,222 vehicles affected

An improperly crimped clamp may allow the side curtain airbag cushion and inflator to separate.

Most common 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other2
Engine2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Structure1
Electrical System1
Back Over Prevention1

What owners report

2026-05-20, Engine
The engine oil cooling system failed on my 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0T at approximately 45,000 miles. The failure caused engine oil to contaminate the engine coolant system, creating a brown/milky “milkshake” substance inside the coolant reservoir and throughout the cooling system. The dealership diagnosed the issue as an internal oil cooler/oil filter housing failure. The contamination affected multiple cooling system components, and the dealership estimated approximately $8,300 in repairs, including replacement of multiple cooling system parts. The manufacturer offered partial goodwill assistance toward the repair cost. Prior to diagnosis, the vehicle displayed low coolant and low o
2025-10-28, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle occasionally stalled. The contact stated that the message “ Throttle System Service Required” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump and fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V878000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
2025-10-28, Back Over Prevention
The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V667000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the dealer stated that normal recalls typically took a year for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
2025-03-17, Unknown Or Other
Coolant leaked into the air conduits, from the heater core, causing a midst and smoke of hazardous vapors be deployed into the cabin. Current odometer reading is 60,289.
2023-12-01, Engine
The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35–45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The “Do Not Drive” message was displayed. The contact called an independent mechanic and was referred to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V878000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 32,500.

2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio questions

Does the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: Rearview Camera May Not Display Properly, Raising Crash Risk; Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Incorrect Tire Info Labels Could Lead to Wrong Inflation; Cracked fuel sensor housing can leak fuel and cause stalls; Hard Braking Can Cause Loss of Brake Assist and ABS. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (2), Engine (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has been fixed?

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