2023 Alfa Romeo StelvioProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-667 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.

2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has problems

6 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 system40
Fuel/propulsion system20
Exterior lighting10
Seat belts10
Air bags10
Visibility/wiper10
Engine10

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

4 recalls

2023 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 →

97%repaired · 2026 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 24V-857 · Nov 14, 2024 · 204 vehicles · 198 repaired

Risk. Incorrect tire information can result in installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing 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 →

98%repaired · 2026 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 24V-512 · Jul 3, 2024 · 9,037 vehicles · 8,816 repaired

Risk. Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, 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

2023 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
In owners' words

What Stelvio owners report

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

2023 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO ESTREMA - INFORMANT SYSTEM, WHICH INCLUDES THE BACK UP CAMERA VIEW HAS FULLY MALFUNCTIONED AND BLANK CAUSING A BACK UP ASSISTANCE HAZARD. THERE IS NOT AN ALFA ROMEO DEALERSHIP IN OKLAHOMA AND THE NEAREST ALFA ROMEO DEALERSHIP IS LOCATED IN PLANO, TX. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT…
Complaint 11722091 · Mar 4, 2026
The back up camera has failed to display on the radio screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse on multiple occasions. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has poor rear visibility due to a small rear window placed at a relatively shallow angle making the backup camera a necessary safety feature to safely…
Complaint 11622877 · Oct 31, 2024
THE CAR DRIVES ERRATIC (SUSPENSION), TIRES SET AT MANUFACTURER PRESSURE DRIVES ALL OVER THE ROAD "UNSTABLE" CAR JUST STOPS ON HIGHWAYS AT HIGH SPEED PLACING MY LIFE IN DANGER, HISTORY OF STOPPING AT BUSY INTERSECTIONS, ACCELERATION ISSUES, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH DO NOT WORK…
Complaint 11602747 · Jul 16, 2024

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