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2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, most often about the fuel system (56% of complaints, typically around 68,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Stelvio model year since 2000 and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems
Fuel system
20 complaints · 56%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, nearly causing a crash. The contact shifted to neutral(n), and the vehicle was pushed back to the nearby residence. The…
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…
Engine
13 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles.
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…
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…
Electrical
8 complaints · 22%I purchased my car in jan. 2020. On june 21, 2020, I awoke to my alarm going off. I tried to use my key fob to turn that alarm off and it did. Not work. The alarm stopped and I had to use the hard key to enter my car. The car would not start and I had to get a jump from aaa. The car was new with less than 3000 miles…
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…
Brakes
5 complaints · 14%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…
While driving on a highway around 3 am in dark environment, going at 63mph, the vehicle completely shut off in less than 1 second with no warning at all. Brakes failed, steering failed, engine shut off, all gauges including speedometer and tachometer stopped functioning, all electrical related functions failed…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 8%Speed control
3 complaints · 8%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts: front
Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
Risk: An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
Risk: The loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Driver assistance: adaptive cruise control
Risk: The driver's inability to deactivate the acc can increase the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Risk: A loss of coolant can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (20 complaints, typically around 68,500 miles); engine (13 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 9, 2025 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Stelvio model year since 2000, with 36 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Alfa Romeo Stelvio years
- 2018
- 2019