repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2018 Alfa Romeo StelvioProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 139 owner complaints about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, most often about the engine. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-586 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has problems
139 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
42Engine1 crash/fire/injury
42Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
33Fuel system, gasoline
30Fuel/propulsion system
12Power train
10Service brakes
9Vehicle speed control
7Air bags
7Seat belts
269 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 42 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 33 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 1 |
| Air bags | 7 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 26 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q2
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Risk. The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Heat 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.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Risk. A loss of coolant can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment: electrical
Risk. Electrical 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.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Body: hatchback/liftgate
Risk. Corrosion 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…
repaired · 2019 Q3
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Alfa Romeo.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Stelvio year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Stelvio median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio safety ratings
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Stelvio owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
It all started went for routine oil change 2018 alfa romeo stelvio at alfa dealer ship. Drove off car was shaking called dealership ask to return same day the car shaking again engine light throttle and other lights lit up like Christmas tree Was told oil system issue. After completed the car never…
I am reporting an authorized manufacturer franchise dealer for actively refusing to remedy a federal safety recall and unlawfully withholding my vehicle. My vehicle is a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio (VIN: [Insert VIN]), which is subject to the active Fuel Pump Safety Recall (NHTSA Campaign 25V586000 /…
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH and merging onto the highway, the vehicle entered…
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