NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump can fail, stopping fuel from reaching the engine and causing a loss of driving power.
This page covers 9 recalls, 31 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
19–25 mpg combined
9.4–12.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
Fuel system complaints dominate what 2019 Stelvio owners report, making up the largest share of filings for this model year. The most common thread is unexpected deceleration or loss of power while accelerating, owners describe pressing the gas and the car failing to respond, sometimes in traffic situations where the vehicle slows without warning. The check engine light appearing alongside these power-loss episodes comes up repeatedly across these reports. Electrical system complaints are the next most-cited area, though the narratives here are less specific about symptoms. Engine-related reports round out the top three, with owners describing general drivability concerns that sometimes overlap with the fuel system complaints.
31
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has 9 recalls, the most serious being two related brake pedal issues where the pedal or the brake booster input rod can detach from the booster, leaving the driver with no braking ability.
Several other recalls also affect braking. On vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes, hard driving maneuvers can fracture a rotor and reduce stopping power. Hard braking can also cause a component inside the anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit to separate, cutting braking assist and disabling ABS. There is also a software issue where the adaptive cruise control system can become impossible to turn off after the traction control detects wheel slip, leaving the vehicle accelerating or maintaining speed against the driver's intent.
On the safety equipment side, a front seatbelt buckle sensor may be connected incorrectly, preventing the front airbag from deploying in a crash. The fuel pump can fail and cut drive power without warning. The body control module may display a fuel level higher than what is actually in the tank, which can cause an unexpected stall. On Stelvio Quadrifoglio models specifically, an engine coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat and stall.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump can fail, stopping fuel from reaching the engine and causing a loss of driving power.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake booster input rod may not be properly tightened and could detach, causing brake failure.
What the fix does
A dealership will inspect and tighten the brake booster input rod connection or replace the brake booster as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may have been improperly assembled, allowing the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake booster connection and repair it as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, which can prevent the front seat air bag from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the sensor connection at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake system may apply too much force during certain driving moves, which can crack the carbon ceramic rotors and reduce braking ability.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the brake system module software at no cost to restore proper brake function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Hard braking can cause the ABS hydraulic control unit's rotor shaft to separate, reducing braking assist and disabling ABS.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ABS hydraulic control unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Body Control Module may display a fuel level that is higher than the actual amount in the tank.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Body Control Module software at no cost to correct the fuel level display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Brake System Module software may lock the Adaptive Cruise Control on after the traction control detects wheel slip, preventing the driver from turning it off.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Brake System Module software at no cost to restore ACC disable functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine cooling hose may not have enough reinforcing material, which could cause coolant to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the coolant hose at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
