2019 Alfa Romeo STELVIO: complaints, problems and recalls

TL* 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 RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER FERRARI AND MASERATI (525 SOUTH LAKE DESTINY DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL 32810 [phone removed]0) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE …

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11208662 at NHTSA ↗

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, HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SHUT OFF, UNABLE TO TURN ON HAZARD LIGHT. RIGHT AFTER THE COMPLETE FAILURE, I TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE STILL IN MOTION BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE IS BARELY ST…

Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11320525 at NHTSA ↗

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 ON IT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY KEPT IT FOR 5 DAYS. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE BCM. THE BCM WAS LISTED AS PROBLEM IN PRIOR YEAR VERSIONS OF THIS VEHICLE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11331758 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL CHANGE. AFTER LEAVING THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, THE ANI-COLLISION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE LOCATED IN FRONT OF HER VEHICLE. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS…

Owner-reported narrative. 6,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11397289 at NHTSA ↗

Driving on the highway at 60mph, my sunroof exploded very unexpectedly and very loudly. It shattered along the front and sides but not anywhere at the center. Sunroof was closed and had only been used 1 time in the month I had the vehicle. Nothing hit me as no vehicles were anywhere near. The dealership managment is saying it had to be caused externally yet their own technicians said it was defective.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11437536 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant had entered the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V635000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11544338 at NHTSA ↗

The engine cooling hose is failing and may be made of similar materials under the same recall as the Stelvio Qudrofiligo NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 18V635000. Mine has a leak which can cause a loss of coolant and cause a crash. The engine cooling hose may have inadequate webbing material allowing a coolant leak.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11614719 at NHTSA ↗

Hello i was driving this morning with my alfa rimeo stelvio on freeway going 65 approximately and just heard explosion like granate or gun shot wich triger my anxiety and ptsd i have trauma from war back home when i was kid i stoped and was looking what happen and heard noise from outside and figured that was sun roof just ecploded randomly i dont knkw is there any legal action or anything becouse this is not right at all and looking onkine a lot ppl complain about that issue

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11624482 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2018-09-14 (September 14, 2018)

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.

Reported: 2019-03-01 (March 1, 2019)

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.

Reported: 2019-07-25 (July 25, 2019)

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.

Reported: 2021-05-04 (May 4, 2021)

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.

Reported: 2023-05-30 (May 30, 2023)

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.

Reported: 2024-07-03 (July 3, 2024)

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.

Reported: 2024-12-19 (December 19, 2024)

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.

Reported: 2025-09-09 (September 9, 2025)

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.