2019 Alfa Romeo StelvioProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, most often about the engine. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-586 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.

2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has problems

37 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine131
Fuel system, gasoline120
Fuel/propulsion system90
Electrical system81
Service brakes52
Vehicle speed control30
Steering10
Suspension10
Equipment10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

2019 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.

56%repaired · 2026 Q3

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 24V-943 · Dec 19, 2024 · 2,021 vehicles · 1,135 repaired

Risk. Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2026 Q3

Air bags: frontal

Recall 24V-510 · Jul 3, 2024 · 337,128 vehicles · 201,409 repaired

Risk. A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

71%repaired · 2025 Q2

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 23V-382 · May 30, 2023 · 719 vehicles · 508 repaired

Risk. An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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89%repaired · 2023 Q2

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 21V-309 · May 4, 2021 · 9 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. The loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2020 Q4

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 19V-551 · Jul 25, 2019 · 21,914 vehicles · 20,818 repaired

Risk. The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2020 Q2

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

Recall 19V-148 · Mar 1, 2019 · 19,114 vehicles · 18,100 repaired

Risk. The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2020 Q1

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 18V-635 · Sep 14, 2018 · 674 vehicles · 659 repaired

Risk. A loss of coolant can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2019 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

2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio safety ratings

2019 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.

I'm driving and all of a sudden - while I'm on the highway - a service engine pops up on the dashboard, and my car looses all power and drive ability. I immediately loose any gas/drive ability to accelerate or maintain legal speeds. I read about the recent recall with the fuel system and it's…
Complaint 11759159 · Aug 24, 2026
There were no warning lights prior to driving and the vehicle stopping on the highway 2 times. Now the warning lights is constant and referencing the recall from 09/2025. Still no remedy for the recall. Mopar and the Alfa Romeo dealership have not contacted me regarding fixing the problem. A class…
Complaint 11755638 · Aug 8, 2026
The vehicle randomly has a yellow A! error code, then it loses power while driving, when going up a hill, sometimes barely makes it. No mechanics can figure this out and its a topic of complaints amongst numerous forums regarding this vehicle. Why isn't there a recall on this?
Complaint 11745893 · Jun 23, 2026

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