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2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical11
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA128
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA24 mpg
202620252024202320222021202020192018

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Stelvio AWD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 128 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Stelvio AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo222824$3,250
Stelvio AWDGasAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo172319$4,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 38724, 39935.

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Recalls (11)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Fuel System, Gasoline

93C
53,849 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 repo
NHTSA campaign 25V586000reported Sep 9, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Air Bags

82B
337,128 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V510000reported Jul 3, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

68A
719 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskAn unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V382000reported May 30, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Electrical System

V84
21,914 vehicles
ProblemAlfa 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.RiskThe vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixAlfa 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V551000reported Jul 25, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

V27
19,114 vehicles
ProblemFCA 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.RiskThe driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.FixAlfa 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V148000reported Mar 1, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Engine And Engine Cooling

UA4
34,357 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles, equipped with 2.0L engines. These engines may misfire causing the catalytic converter to overheat, possibly resulting in damage to the nearby wiring and engine components.RiskHeat damage to the engine compartment wiring or components can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA4.
NHTSA campaign 18V636000reported Sep 14, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Engine And Engine Cooling

U99
674 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA loss of coolant can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V635000reported Sep 14, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Equipment

U36
12,595 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. Water may leak into the body control module and its connectors, causing corrosion. This corrosion can cause illumination of one or more malfunction indicator lamps, a loss of windshield wiper function, a loss of exterior lighting, a loss of horn function and/or unintended turn signal activation.RiskElectrical malfunctions such as windshield wipers that may not work in the rain and lights that may not work at night increase the risk of a crash.FixChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional sealing protection to prevent water from entering the body control module and its connectors. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U36.
NHTSA campaign 18V205000reported Mar 29, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Structure

U34
12,595 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. Water may Leak into the wiring connectors for the rear liftgate and the liftgate-opening switch, causing corrosion.RiskCorrosion at the connectors may cause the liftgate to unintentionally open while moving at speeds of less than 3 miles per hour, allowing cargo to fall out of the vehicle, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.FixChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional protection against water leaking into the liftgate wiring connectors and switch, free of charge. The recall began April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U34.
NHTSA campaign 18V203000reported Mar 29, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Visibility

U24
1,505 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The software for the wiper motor may incorrectly interpret the wiper motor as overheating, limiting the windshield wipers to operating only at the low-speed setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."RiskLimited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.FixChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U24.
NHTSA campaign 18V147000reported Mar 6, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

T84
216 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The braking system on these vehicles may have been filled with contaminated brake fluid, possibly damaging the system and affecting its performance.RiskA reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.FixAlfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the braking system, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is T84.
NHTSA campaign 17V823000reported Dec 20, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
128complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 3 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2018: 9 · 2019: 7 · 2020: 8 · 2021: 6 · 2022: 2 · 2023: 7 · 2024: 21 · 2025: 27 · 2026: 41

Most-cited components

Electrical System42
Engine41
Fuel System, Gasoline29
Fuel/Propulsion System25
Unspecified17
Power Train12

What owners describe

“Service electronic throttle control keeps going off and car goes into Lino mode and cannot go over a certain speed causing me to not be able to drive it”May 22, 2024 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“I have had several incidents with my Alfa Romero Stelvio losing power while driving, This problem has been going on for quite some time, i have had several parts changed out with the same results a few weeks or months later. I took the vehicle to Jim Ellis Alfa Romero for repairs and told them the vehicle was losing po…”Mar 16, 2024 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated the vehicle lost functionality with the radio and the phone control. The contact stated that the front wipers became inoperable. The START/STOP function was also inoperable. The contact also stated that the heating and air condition controls and the backup …”Mar 14, 2024 · Structure · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Stelvio model years

A

2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

2 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

3 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

4 recalls · 6 complaints

B

2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

3 recalls · 5 complaints

F

2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

6 recalls · 7 complaints

F

2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

6 recalls · 19 complaints

F

2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

8 recalls · 36 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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