NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera's circuit board and software may have defects that prevent the camera image from displaying correctly on the screen.
This page covers 8 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 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.
The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has 8 recalls, the most serious being a fuel line sensor housing that can crack and leak fuel, raising the risk of an engine stall or a fire near an ignition source.
Two separate recalls address the side curtain airbags: in one, the curtains may not inflate properly in a crash, and in another, a poorly crimped clamp can cause the cushion and inflator to separate, resulting in incomplete or no deployment. A third airbag concern involves a seatbelt buckle sensor that may be improperly connected, which can prevent the front airbag from deploying in a crash. On the brake side, hard braking can cause a component inside the anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit to separate, stripping away brake assist and ABS function and requiring significantly more pedal force to stop the vehicle. The rearview camera can also fail to display a proper image when reversing, reducing visibility behind the vehicle. Rounding out the list, the tire placard on certain vehicles shows incorrect pressure and size information, which can lead to underinflated tires or the wrong tire being fitted.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera's circuit board and software may have defects that prevent the camera image from displaying correctly on the screen.
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What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the radio as needed, and update the rearview camera software as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure and size information printed on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect, which means owners may have wrong tire specifications.
What the fix does
FCA will mail corrected tire placards and overlay labels. Owners can take these to a dealer for free installation.
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 fuel line sensor housing can crack, potentially causing fuel leaks.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel line sensor housing and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The antilock brake system's hydraulic control unit may fail during hard braking, disabling brake assist and ABS. This requires greater pedal force to stop the vehicle.
What the fix does
A dealer will replace the ABS hydraulic control unit. FCA will mail you instructions to schedule this service.
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 side airbag curtains may not inflate properly during a crash due to a manufacturing issue.
What the fix does
A dealer will replace the side airbag curtains. FCA Canada will mail you instructions to schedule this service.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A clamp securing the side curtain air bag may be improperly crimped, allowing the air bag cushion and inflator to separate. This can prevent the air bag from deploying fully or at all during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the side air bag inflatable curtain assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
