Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while exiting a gated community at a slow speed, the vehicle started jerking while depressing the accelerator pedal. The battery warning light was displayed on the instrument panel when the vehicle lost all power. A tow truck driver attempted to jumpstart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the battery was recharged; however, the failure returned within two hours after leaving the mechanic. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective fuel pump. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 60-75 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and lost motive power. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. The check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be restarted the following day, but the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Parts Store, where it was scanned, and a DTC for low fuel volume was retrieved. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000( Fuel System, Gasoline), which the contact related to the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. …
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a safety inspection prior to a road trip. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel pump could not be inspected. The dealer then advised the contact that the vehicle was in good driving condition based on maintenance records. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-30 MPH on the road trip, with a newborn child in the rear seat, the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over into a ditch. The vehicle failed to restart as intended and sputtered. The vehicle was towed to the family's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and aided with towing the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a fuel pump failure. The fuel pump was replaced at the owner's expense. …
The contact owns a 2018 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 while driving 45 MPH and merging onto the highway, the vehicle entered Low Power Mode, forcing the contact to pull over to the side of the road. The contact then drove to the residence, where the vehicle was turned off and restarted, and the messages "Service Engine" and "Service Throttle Control" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fuel system was bled. The dealer later informed the contact that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the high-pressure fuel pump and the fuel delivery module (FDM) were replaced in July 2025. …
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle hesitated, shuddered, and jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. The messages "Service Engine Soon," "Service Electronic Throttle," and "Low Fuel Pump Pressure" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the failure was associated with the recall; however, the dealer confirmed that parts were unavailable, and there was no timeline for parts availability. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. …
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was started and was shaking abnormally with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle then shut off unexpectedly. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the failure was caused by an unrepaired recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that parts were not available for the repair. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that parts were not available for the repair. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 93,200.
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and shut off, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power, and the fuel warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. A local independent mechanic arrived at the residence to inspect the vehicle, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, however the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times. In addition, the contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was towed to the residence five times. In addition, the contact was advised not to drive the vehicle a far distance. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,180.
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly entered limp mode, with the start/stop warning light illuminated and a "Throttle Unavailable" warning message displayed. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the parts required for the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2018 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 while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power while accelerating. The check engine and throttle body warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to the recall; however, the dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Related recalls
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.
Fuel System complaints in other Stelvio years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
NHTSA has 56 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 43% of the model year's 131 complaints. The component named most often is fuel injection system › injectors (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 25V-586 (fuel pump, Sep 9, 2025). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
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.