Recalls
8campaigns
4 brake · 1 fuel pump · 1 air bag
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
36filed
Owner reports, 2018–2025 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
25mpg combined
$2,612/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2 L 4-cyl· 8-speed automatic
3 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (8)
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Loss of Drive Power
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported53,849 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V586000
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Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster
Service brakes, hydraulic · pedals and linkages
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
- 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. FCA's number for this recall is E0B.
61.1% repairedof 2,021 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V943000
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Front Seat Air Bag May Not Deploy As Intended
Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
63.1% repairedof 337,128 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V510000
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Carbon Ceramic Brake Rotor May Fracture
Service brakes, hydraulic
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
83.8% repairedof 719 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V382000
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Rotor and Shaft May Separate Causing a Loss of ABS
Service brakes, hydraulic
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- The loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
88.9% repairedof 9 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Fuel Gauge may Read Higher than Actual Level
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
95.5% repairedof 21,914 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Adaptive Cruse Control May Fail To Deactivate
Forward collision avoidance · adaptive cruise control
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
95.5% repairedof 19,114 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Coolant Hose may Leak Causing Stall
Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
98.1% repairedof 674 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (36)
36 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 36.1% |
| Fuel system | 12 | 33.3% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 22.2% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 22.2% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 13.9% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 8.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 8.3% |
| Equipment | 1 | 2.8% |
| Power train | 1 | 2.8% |
| Steering | 1 | 2.8% |
How 2019 compares with other Stelvio years
Best and worst Stelvio years →2018130
201936
202019
20217
20225
20236
20242
20252
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 130 | 11 |
| 2019 | 36 | 8 |
| 2020 | 19 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 |
This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
25
mpg combined
22
city
29
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,300
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 359 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,612per year
$218per month
600gallons a year
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 25 | $3,300 | 359 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 364 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $4,350 | 470 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio FAQ
How many recalls does the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns: 25V586000 (fuel pump), 24V943000 (brake), 24V510000 (air bag), 23V382000 (brake), 21V309000 (brake), 19V551000 (electrical), 19V148000 (brake), 18V635000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems?
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (13), Fuel system (12), Electrical system (8) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 22 city, 29 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2019 Stelvio compare with other years?
Among the 2018–2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (7) and the 2018 the most (130). The 2019 drew 36. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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