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US recalls (11)
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Seat belts: front
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.
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.
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, hoses/lines/piping/fittings
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of coolant can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Engine and engine cooling: engine
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Equipment: electrical
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Canadian recalls (12)
Show 12 Canadian recalls
Fuel system
2025-09-09 · campaign 2025-463
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could fail and cause a loss of engine power while driving.
Note: This problem could cause the malfunction indicator light to turn on.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel delivery module.
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-548
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Seats and restraints
2024-07-03 · campaign 2024-390
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the connector for the driver and/or passenger-front seat belt buckle sensor(s) could fail and cause the seat airbag(s) to deploy with too much force.
Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to display on the instrument panel or the seat belt reminder chime and warning light to stay on, even if you're buckled.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that deploys with too much force could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the connector for the driver and/or passenger-front seat belt buckle sensor(s).
Brakes
2023-05-30 · campaign 2023-312 · 104 vehicles
Issue:
In certain situations, the braking system could apply too much force to the brake rotors. If this happens, the brake rotors could crack and suddenly cause reduced braking.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes.
Safety Risk:
Reduced braking can cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the brake system module (BSM) software.
Fuel system
2019-07-25 · campaign 2019-366 · 935 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the fuel gauge may display the wrong fuel level (higher) when parked on a slope of at least 10 degrees. This could cause a driver to believe there is fuel when the tank is empty. In the worst case scenario, the vehicle could unexpectedly run out of fuel and stall.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the body control module software.
Powertrain
2019-03-01 · campaign 2019-110
Issue:
Under specific driving conditions, the driver may not be able to cancel the adaptive cruise control (ACC) setting.
Safety Risk:
If the driver does not shift to neutral or apply the brakes to stop the vehicle, this can cause a crash without warning.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the brake system software. Drivers should not use the adaptive cruise control feature until this update is completed.
Engine
2018-09-14 · campaign 2018-505 · 34 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the coolant hose between the radiator and engine may leak. This could cause the engine to overheat, potentially resulting in a loss of motive power, and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the defective coolant hose.
Engine
2018-09-14 · campaign 2018-506
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L engine, the catalytic converter could overheat due to engine misfires. The high temperatures generated could damage the surrounding wiring or components, which could result in a loss of motive power and/or increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the engine control module software to prevent the catalytic converter from overheating.
Electrical
2018-03-29 · campaign 2018-150 · 959 vehicles
On certain vehicles, water could enter and cause corrosion to the wiring connectors in the rear liftgate wiring harness and the liftgate-opening switches. This could cause an unintended activation and opening of the rear liftgate door, potentially resulting in a loss of unrestrained cargo. Lost cargo may create a hazard for other road users, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install additional sealing protection to the rear liftgage wiring connectors and switches to prevent water intrusion.
Visual system
2018-03-29 · campaign 2018-151 · 959 vehicles
On certain vehicles, water could enter and cause corrosion to the body control module and/or the A-pillar connector of the module. If corrosion were to occur, it may result in one or more malfunction indicator lamps to illuminate, a loss of windshield wiper function, a loss of all exterior lighting, a loss of horn function and inadvertent turn signal activation. These conditions could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install additional sealing protection around the A-pillar sheet metal joint to the HVAC box to prevent water intrusion.
Visual system
2018-03-07 · campaign 2018-116 · 207 vehicles
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 104 – Windshield Wiping and Washing System. The front windshield wiping system may be limited to low-speed operation contrary to the requirements of the standard. Low-speed operation may reduce the driver’s visibility under certain conditions, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the wiper motor.
Brakes
2017-12-21 · campaign 2017-661 · 204 vehicles
Certain vehicles may have been manufactured with contaminated brake fluid reducing the braking performance of the vehicle. This could result in longer stopping distances, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the brake system and replace it as necessary.
Owner complaints (133)
Owners filed 133 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio (3 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries reported). Among 8 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 8).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 42 | |
| Engine | 41 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 31 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 27 | |
| Unknown or other | 17 | |
| Power train | 12 | |
| Service brakes | 10 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Stelvio AWD 2.0 L Automatic 8-spd | 22 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Stelvio AWD 2.9 L Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
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