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Alfa Romeo · NHTSA safety record

2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government holds on this vehicle.

Owners have filed 36 safety complaints about the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio with the US government. Of those, 2 describe a crash, 1 mentions a fire, 2 people were injured and no death is recorded. 8 recall campaigns are open against it.

The most complained-about system is the engine, named in 13 complaints, 36% of the total. The typical failure was reported at 45,000 miles, the median across the 13 complaints that gave an odometer reading.

Compiled from NHTSA's complaint, recall and investigation files · Covers May 2019 to August 2026 · How this is counted

What is on file

36 complaints on file

36

Complaints

2

Describe a crash

1

Mention fire

2

People injured

0

Deaths

A complaint is an unverified account by the person who filed it, not a finding of fault. One complaint is one ODI number, which is how NHTSA counts them.

A recall is the manufacturer conceding a defect, and the repair is free. Whether one covers your particular car is a question only its VIN can answer, because a campaign covers a production range rather than a model year.

Which system owners named

Complaints naming each system
ENGINE 13 · 36%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12 · 33%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 · 22%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8 · 22%
SERVICE BRAKES 5 · 14%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3 · 8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3 · 8%
EQUIPMENT 1 · 3%
POWER TRAIN 1 · 3%
STEERING 1 · 3%
SUSPENSION 1 · 3%
0 8 15

Red marks a system with a recall campaign against it. One complaint can name several systems, so these add up to more than 36.

When the complaints arrived

By the year NHTSA received them

By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures happened. They peaked in 2025 at 14.

16 12 8 4
19 20 21 23 24 25 26

This is the year the complaint was filed, not the year the failure happened. The range runs from 2019 to 2026, the last of them a part year, which is why its column is drawn faint.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program

NHTSA has not crash tested the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Its New Car Assessment Program tests a selection of each year's vehicles and does not reach motorcycles, heavy trucks, motorhomes or most low-volume models, so an absence here says nothing about how the vehicle would perform. It is not a low score.

What owners have reported about this vehicle is below, and it is a different question: a crash test measures what happens to the people inside in a controlled impact, while a complaint records what broke during ordinary use.

Recall campaigns

8 on file

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

25V586000 · September 9, 2025

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

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 53,849 vehicles across all model years covered

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

24V943000 · December 19, 2024

The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
The risk
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair, the brake booster connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is E0B.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 2,021 vehicles across all model years covered

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

24V510000 · July 3, 2024

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

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 337,128 vehicles across all model years covered

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

23V382000 · May 30, 2023

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

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 719 vehicles across all model years covered

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

21V309000 · May 4, 2021

The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. Hard braking may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) rotor shaft to separate, a reduction of braking assist, and a loss of ABS.
The risk
The loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS HCU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 9 vehicles across all model years covered

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

19V551000 · July 25, 2019

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

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · up to 21,914 vehicles across all model years covered

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

19V148000 · March 1, 2019

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

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · up to 19,114 vehicles across all model years covered

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

18V635000 · September 14, 2018

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

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · up to 674 vehicles across all model years covered

In owners’ own words

Quoted from the complaint file

Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the people who filed them, not findings of fault.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 injured · crash · towed · 3,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2019 ALFA ROMEO STELIO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V148000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER FERRARI AND MASERATI (525 SOUTH LAKE DESTINY DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL 32810 (407)-667-43000) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH,

NHTSA complaint 11208662, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire

A corroded faulty ground strap under the car, which is connected to the transmission caused the engine wiring harness to overload a smaller ground wire in the wheel well, then continued to melt other sections of the main engine wiring harness when trying to start the car. This is only a $200 part, but caused $6k+ of damages calling for a labor intensive job of replacing the entire engine wiring harness. The manufacturer does not provide any information on this to the owner as a maintenance issue or something to keep an eye on to prevent this issue. It's obviously a defect.

NHTSA complaint 11665540. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SERVICE BRAKES

crash · towed · 6,300 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL CHANGE. AFTER LEAVING THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, THE ANI-COLLISION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE LOCATED IN FRONT OF HER VEHICLE. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION SHOP AS THE VEHICLE WAS ASSISTED FOR DAMAGES WITH THE CONTACT INSURANCE COMPANY. TO VEHICLE THEN WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENTS AND

NHTSA complaint 11397289, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE

towed · 45,000 miles

The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant had entered the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V635000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

NHTSA complaint 11544338. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I'm driving and all of a sudden - while I'm on the highway - a service engine pops up on the dashboard, and my car looses all power and drive ability. I immediately loose any gas/drive ability to accelerate or maintain legal speeds. I read about the recent recall with the fuel system and it's exactly what my car is experiencing, but somehow my VIN is both telling me that my car has a recall at one place, and then doesn't have a recall at another. It's confusing and I"m not sure what the database issue is because my car is experiencing the same exact feul system problem is that I"m reading on line for recall of my car's year.

NHTSA complaint 11759159. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1. COMPONENT FAILED & INSPECTION: The transmission ground strap (uninsulated, bare braided copper cable) completely corroded/severed from environmental decay. This open ground circuit forced high engine-cranking currents into secondary low-voltage paths, causing an extreme thermal surge that melted and shorted out the main engine compartment wiring harness. Both failed components are preserved by the owner and are available for forensic inspection upon request. 2. SAFETY RISK: This manufacturing flaw causes a severe thermal fire hazard and an instantaneous, catastrophic loss of all vehicle propulsion, power steering, braking assist, and lighting systems while operating on public roadways.

NHTSA complaint 11759200, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
There were no warning lights prior to driving and the vehicle stopping on the highway 2 times. Now the warning lights is constant and referencing the recall from 09/2025. Still no remedy for the recall. Mopar and the Alfa Romeo dealership have not contacted me regarding fixing the problem. A class action lawsuit needs to be filed

NHTSA complaint 11755638. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

towed · 43,250 miles

The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled while in a parking lot. The fuel warning light, the auto-stop warning light, and the traction control warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was initially towed to a relative's residence and later towed to a local dealer, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the stalling failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the failure as a faulty fuel module requiring replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but offered no financial

NHTSA complaint 11748560, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The vehicle randomly has a yellow A! error code, then it loses power while driving, when going up a hill, sometimes barely makes it. No mechanics can figure this out and its a topic of complaints amongst numerous forums regarding this vehicle. Why isn't there a recall on this?

NHTSA complaint 11745893. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

95,000 miles

The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to exceed 60 MPH and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the failure was associated with the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

NHTSA complaint 11732816. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Compare

Other years of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Model year Complaints Recalls Deaths
2020 19 6 —
2018 130 11 —

Other 2019 Alfa Romeo models

Giulia 46

Complaints on file, same model year.

Every Alfa Romeo on this site — 10 vehicles.

If this is your car and a dealer keeps failing to fix it, your state's lemon law may require the manufacturer to replace it or buy it back. How many repair attempts it takes, and how long you have to file, is set by the state you bought in and by nothing on this page.

Where these numbers come from

A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.

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