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CarsLore / Makes / Alfa Romeo / Stelvio

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Model years 2017–2025 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2018. Fewest complaints: 2021, 2022, 2023.

210owner complaints
18recall campaigns
711service bulletins
9model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2018. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’17’18’19’21’23’25131’17’18’20’23131

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2024.

0.0%0.5%1.1%’18’20’22’24’260.1%0.0%0.5%1.1%’18’21’24’260.1%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2025 Stelvio2230 · 0
2024 Stelvio23220 · 0
2023 Stelvio64470 · 0
2022 Stelvio73810 · 0
2021 Stelvio761030 · 0
2020 Stelvio1961352 · 0
2019 Stelvio3681362 · 1
2018 StelvioMost complaints131111273 · 3
2017 Stelvio00570 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Engine65
  • Electrical system64
  • Fuel system, gasoline45
  • Fuel/propulsion system42
  • Unknown or other28
  • Power train18
  • Service brakes15
  • Vehicle speed control12

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 20 Stelvio vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 8 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2023100
2022100
2021310
2019760
2018812

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 2 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20192019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio AWD————0.0 %
20182018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio AWD————0.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 9 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.3–9.6 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Stelvio AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A810.88.39.6226
2025Stelvio AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A810.88.39.6226
2024Stelvio · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A810.38.19.3218
2023Stelvio · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A810.38.19.3218
2022Stelvio · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A810.38.19.3218
2021Stelvio · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A810.38.19.3218
2020Stelvio · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A810.38.19.3218
2019Stelvio · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A810.38.19.3218
2018Stelvio AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A810.88.39.6226

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

375 Stelvio cars are on the New Zealand register; 6% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2026220
2025330
202415150
2023880
202262611
202166612
202076731
201969598
201869634
2017505

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

2,657 Stelvio cars are on Dutch roads; 72% arrived later as imports, and 45 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20243364%€96,285
20239267%€91,439
202213969%€85,168
202120782%€84,630
202026883%€76,029
201942069%€74,438
201887675%€69,333
201762265%€68,419

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

173 Stelvio cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 52% petrol, 48% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
2022861,000 km
20212570,000 km
20201993,000 km
20192093,000 km
201858132,000 km
201743125,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

Road collisions in Great Britain

From 2021 to 2025, 35 Stelvio cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 0 of those collisions were fatal and 15 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
20251208
20231303
20221004

Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count

In the United Kingdom

4,694 Stelvio cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20251553
2024165—
202320810
20225305
20216865
20206229
20191,11829
20181,00818
201720210

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

3,111 Stelvio cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 89% passed first time, against 86% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
202065490%88%24,500 mi
20191,19388%86%33,600 mi
20181,06089%84%44,000 mi
201720488%82%53,200 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaStelvioAll cars, same ages
Tyres4.7%5.0%
Brakes3.3%2.5%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.3%3.6%
Visibility0.9%3.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks0.9%0.8%
Identification of the vehicle0.5%0.2%
Suspension0.2%1.2%
Road Wheels0.2%0.2%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

114,761 new Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2016 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Italy (8,423), Spain (1,772), Germany (1,395).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
202214,728Italy, Spain, Germany1,802168 (WLTP)158
202115,386Italy, Spain, Germany1,795171 (WLTP)160
202016,799Italy, Spain, Germany1,785179 (WLTP)156
201924,831Italy, Spain, Germany1,783182 (WLTP)157
201827,370Italy, France, Germany1,751187 (WLTP)159
201715,635Italy, France, Germany1,729136 (NEDC)151
201612Italy1,735—206

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Real-world fuel consumption

19,344 Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars and vans registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions average 7.4 l/100 km on the road, against 6.0 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 24% more.

FuelVehiclesOn the roadWLTPDifferenceAverage distance so far
Petrol1,79111.19.0+23%29,000 km
Diesel16,4867.46.0+24%50,000 km
Diesel van1,0677.35.7+27%45,000 km

Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0

What it costs in fuel

On real-world figures the diesel Alfa Romeo Stelvio uses 7.4 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,110 litres: €2,488 at this week's average price in Italy, its largest market in Europe.

CountryDieselPetrolPetrol per litreDiesel per litre
Italy€2,488€3,341€2.02€2.24
Spain€2,094€2,951€1.78€1.89
Germany€2,512€3,612€2.18€2.27
France€2,600€3,694€2.23€2.35
Poland€1,985€2,586€1.56€1.79
United Kingdom£2,210£2,893£1.75£1.99
United States$1,838$1,876$1.13$1.66

Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.

Work it out for your driving

Compare running costs of other models

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Stelvio in 10 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

SR/00789/25 · Injuries28 Feb 2025 · GIULIA, STELVIO

The vehicle can have incorrectly fitted brake casing. This can lead to a braking system malfunction, whereby the vehicle can only be stopped using the hand brake. This increases the risk of accident and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation…

A12/01833/21 · Fire24 Dec 2021 · Giulia, Stelvio

Due to a manufacturing defect, the integrated fuel pressure and temperature sensor in the vehicles concerned may impact the fuel supply line. This may result in fuel leakage, increasing the risk of fire in the engine compartment. The product does not comply wi…

A12/01312/21 · Injuries17 Sept 2021 · Giulia, Stelvio

The IBS (integrated brake system) module may be defective. This may cause a failure of the ABS (anti-lock braking system), increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/00196/21 · Injuries19 Feb 2021 · Giulia, Stelvio

The rear brake discs may have material defects.This may lead to reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/0770/19 · Injuries17 May 2019 · Giulia, Stelvio

The cruise control software may be faulty. This may cause unintended acceleration, resulting in an accident.

A12/0688/19 · Injuries3 May 2019 · Giulia, Stelvio

The seat guides may be inadequate and the seats may be wrongly positioned. As a result the seats could become detached in motion, increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/0237/19 · Injuries8 Feb 2019 · Stelvio

An engine cooling line may become detached. This could impair driving safety.

A12/0176/19 · Fire1 Feb 2019 · Stelvio

A non-compliant generator cable may be damaged as a result of contact with the exhaust gas recirculation line. This could cause a short-circuit and in the worst case fire in the engine compartment.

A12/1184/18 · Injuries10 Aug 2018 · Stelvio

Water may enter the vehicle electrics. As a consequence, various electrical functions may fail.

A12/0368/18 · Injuries9 Mar 2018 · Giulia, Stelvio

The brake and clutch fluid contain mineral oil and may as a consequence damage certain components of the braking system and the clutch. As a result the braking and clutch systems may fail.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

18 campaigns cover the Stelvio; the latest 12 are below.

25V667000 · Back over prevention7 Oct 2025 · 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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."

25V586000 · Fuel system, gasoline9 Sept 2025 · 2018, 2019

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of fuel flow and loss of drive power.

24V943000 · Service brakes, hydraulic19 Dec 2024 · 2019, 2020

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

24V857000 · Equipment14 Nov 2024 · 2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 24V-512. The tire size information on the tire placard is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

24V512000 · Equipment3 Jul 2024 · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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."

24V510000 · Seat belts3 Jul 2024 · 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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.

23V382000 · Service brakes, hydraulic30 May 2023 · 2018, 2019, 2020

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes. During certain driving maneuvers, the brake system may exert an excessive clamp force that may fracture the rotor, decreasing the brake performance.

21V878000 · Fuel system, gasoline12 Nov 2021 · 2020, 2021

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.

21V309000 · Service brakes, hydraulic4 May 2021 · 2019, 2020, 2021

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.

21V221000 · Air bags30 Mar 2021 · 2021

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.

19V551000 · Electrical system25 Jul 2019 · 2018, 2019

Alfa Romeo (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may indicate an inaccurate fuel level that displays higher than the actual amount.

19V148000 · Forward collision avoidance1 Mar 2019 · 2018, 2019

FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.

NHTSA recalls