{"id":"2021_alfa_romeo_stelvio","make":"Alfa Romeo","make_slug":"alfa-romeo","model":"Stelvio","model_slug":"stelvio","year":2021,"url":"/alfa-romeo/stelvio/2021/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":43367,"model":"Stelvio","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":22,"hwy":29,"comb":25,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":359,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3100,"save_spend":-4250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Mon Jul 26 00:00:00 EDT 2021"},{"id":43372,"model":"Stelvio AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":22,"hwy":28,"comb":24,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":364,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3250,"save_spend":-5000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Mon Jul 26 00:00:00 EDT 2021"},{"id":43622,"model":"Stelvio AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":6,"displ":2.9,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":17,"hwy":23,"comb":19,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":463,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":4100,"save_spend":-9250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Mon Jul 26 00:00:00 EDT 2021"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Compact SUV","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"25V667000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2025-10-07","owner_notified":"2025-11-25","units":62910,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The printed circuit board and software for the rearview camera may contain defects that cause the rearview camera image not to display properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the radio, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the rearview camera software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A2C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"A2C","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"24V510000","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2024-07-03","owner_notified":"2024-08-27","units":337128,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"82B","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V512000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2024-07-03","owner_notified":"2024-08-05","units":9037,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles.  The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, \"Tire Selection and Rims.\"","consequence":"Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"FCA will mail corrected tire placards and manufacturer overlay labels.  Owners may bring the labels into a dealer for free installation.  Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 27, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024 through November 1, 2024.  Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 81B.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"81B","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"21V878000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2021-11-12","owner_notified":"2022-01-11","units":11419,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles.  The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.","consequence":"A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.  A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on January 11, 2022.  Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y91.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"Y91","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"21V309000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2021-05-04","owner_notified":"2021-06-29","units":9,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"Y24","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V221000","component":"AIR BAGS","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2021-03-30","owner_notified":"2021-05-06","units":1222,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles.  An improperly crimped clamp may allow the side curtain air bag cushion and inflator to separate, causing an incomplete deployment or preventing the deployment of the air bag.","consequence":"An incomplete deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.","remedy":"Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag inflatable curtain assembly, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin May 19, 2021.  Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is Y15.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"Y15","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":6,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":55,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":7,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Unspecified",2],["Engine",2],["Fuel System, Gasoline",2],["Structure",1],["Electrical System",1],["Back Over Prevention",1]],"by_year":{"2021":1,"2023":2,"2025":3,"2026":1},"excerpts":[["2026-05-20","Engine","The engine oil cooling system failed on my 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0T at approximately 45,000 miles. The failure caused engine oil to contaminate the engine coolant system, creating a brown/milky \u00e2\u20ac\u0153milkshake\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd substance inside the coolant reservoir and throughout the cooling system. The dealership diagnosed the iss\u2026"],["2025-10-28","Back Over Prevention","The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V667000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was con\u2026"],["2025-10-28","Fuel System, Gasoline","The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle occasionally stalled. The contact stated that the message \u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Throttle System Service Required\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fue\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":25,"ncap":null,"complaints":7},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}