Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | typical | 2 | Window & Wiper | Few |
| 2024 | 2 | −20% | 3 | Seat Belt | Few |
| 2023 | 6 | 1.2× | 4 | Electrical | Average |
| 2022 | 7 | typical | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2021 | 7 | typical | 6 | Engine | Average |
| 2020 | 19 | −42% | 6 | Engine | Good |
| 2019 | 36 | — | 8 | Fuel System | Limited data |
| 2018 | 131 | — | 11 | Fuel System | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Stelvio year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems
Latest Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls
Back over prevention › Display function
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The printed circuit board and software for the rearview camera may contain defects that cause the rearview camera image not to display properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the radio, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the rearview camera software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge.
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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
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.
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.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 24V-512. The tire size information on the tire placard is incorrect.
Remedy: FCA will mail corrected tire placard labels. Owners may bring the label into a dealer for free installation. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio should you avoid?
None of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other Stelvio years at the same age, followed by 2024. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (87), engine & cooling (68) and electrical system (64). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2018 model year.
How many recalls has the Alfa Romeo Stelvio had?
18 recalls across 2018–2025. The model year with the most is 2018. See all Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.