2020 Alfa Romeo StelvioProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-943 the manufacturer reports only 56% of affected cars repaired.

2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has problems

21 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
Electrical system80
Engine80
Fuel/propulsion system40
Power train30
Lane departure22
Engine and engine cooling20
Wheels10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seat belts11
3 other systems31

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

6 recalls

2020 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.

58%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 25V-667 · Oct 7, 2025 · 62,910 vehicles · 36,217 repaired

Risk. A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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84%repaired · 2023 Q4

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 21V-878 · Nov 12, 2021 · 11,419 vehicles · 9,616 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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

2020 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

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Stelvio owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I am reporting a suspected failure of the Marelli Entertainment Telematics Module (ETM)/radio assembly in my 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, VIN [XXX]. My vehicle is included in Recall 25V667000, which involves defects in the rearview camera display system and associated infotainment hardware. Over the…
Complaint 11775921 · Nov 5, 2026
The ground-wire sleeve in the front-left wheel well is intended to protect the copper wire beneath it. However, the fabric-braided sleeve can deteriorate after years of exposure to the elements, leaving the wire vulnerable to corrosion and shorting. In my case, this caused white smoke to come from…
Complaint 11774843 · Oct 31, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving on two occasions at undisclosed speeds, the check engine, oil, and the Automatic START/STOP System Unavailable warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice; however, on the first occasion, the…
Complaint 11747258 · Jun 29, 2026 · 44,000 miles

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