Engine complaints by model year
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle sputtered, lost motive power, and stalled. The contact stated that after coasting to the side of the roadway, the vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the START/STOP light was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that a tune-up was needed. The dealer did not complete a tune-up. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that engine oil had mixed with coolant and then leaked into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall on the VIN. …
The contact owns a 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving on two occasions at undisclosed speeds, the check engine, oil, and the Automatic START/STOP System Unavailable warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice; however, on the first occasion, the failure was not duplicated. During the second visit, the contact was informed that the coolant was mixing into the engine oil, which caused the engine failure. The contact was informed that several unstated parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to drive forward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed oil solenoid and battery failure. The contact was informed that the oil solenoid and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred a month later. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The contact was informed that the engine bolt needed to be cleaned, and the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact researched NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel system, Gasoline); however, the parts were unavailable for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the recall. In addition, the contact was without a vehicle because of the unrepaired recall. …
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that the vehicle was unintendedly stopping and starting. While driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was jump-started. The driver was able to continue driving. The contact had the battery replaced at an independent mechanic. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed that the battery was not operating properly. The ABW warning light was illuminated. While pulling into the fuel station, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was jump-started, and the contact drove to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
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); 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. …
Related recalls (1)
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Alfa Romeo Stelvio years have engine problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2018 (44), 2019 (13) and 2020 (8) model years. Engine complaints make up 34% of all complaints for the 2018.
Is there a recall for Alfa Romeo Stelvio engine problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 18V-635 (hoses/lines/piping/fittings, Sep 14, 2018). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Alfa Romeo Stelvio engine problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles; 39% happened before 50,000 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.