Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Unknown or other2
- Structure1
- Electrical system1
- Back over prevention1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 3 2021 Stelvio vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 1 person died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio failed the safety check 0.47% of the time — 50% less often than the average 2021 passenger car (0.95%). Median odometer at inspection: 18,191 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2021
15,386 new Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2021; the largest markets were Italy (7,685), Spain (2,060), Germany (1,492).
- Average mass
- 1,795 kg
- Average CO₂
- 171 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 160 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 74% · Petrol 26%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
5,771 Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars first registered in Europe in 2021 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions use 7.4 l/100 km on the road against 6.0 in the WLTP test (+25%).
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 579 | 11.1 | 9.0 | +24% |
| Diesel | 4,987 | 7.4 | 6.0 | +25% |
| Diesel van | 205 | 7.2 | 5.6 | +30% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (206 kW, 276 hp), 2.9 petrol (375 kW, 503 hp) and 2.0 petrol (148 kW, 198 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 206 kW 276 hp | 134 |
| 2.9 petrol | 375 kW 503 hp | 28 |
| 2.0 petrol | 148 kW 198 hp | 25 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
207 first registered in 2021 are on Dutch roads; 82% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €84,630.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde38
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld31
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt8
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm7
- Band onvoldoende profiel7
- Retroreflector vertoont gebrek6
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage4
- Zijrichtingaanwijzer(s) werkt niet (goed)2
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
686 cars built in 2021 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 5 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
25 of these cars first registered in 2021 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 70,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
66 2021 cars are on the New Zealand register; 3% arrived as used imports, 92% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 9.3–12.3 L/100 km (about 19–25 mpg US), CO₂ 218–288 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stelvio · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.3 | 8.1 | 9.3 |
| Stelvio AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.8 | 8.3 | 9.6 |
| Stelvio AWD Quadrifoglio · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 13.9 | 10.3 | 12.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
7 Transport Canada recalls for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
| 2025533 7 Oct 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, the radio may not have been manufactured properly and/or there could be a problem with the radio software. As a result, the rearvi… |
| 2024548 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2024390 3 Jul 2024 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the connector for the driver and/or passenger-front seat belt buckle sensor(s) could fail and cause the seat airbag(s) to deploy w… |
| 2024379 3 Jul 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label and/or the compliance label may list incorrect tire size and/or tire pressure information. … |
| 2021700 15 Nov 2021 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the housing for the fuel line sensor could crack and leak fuel. If this happens, the engine can stall while driving. Safety Ri… |
| 2021264 4 May 2021 | Brakes Issue: On a small number of vehicles, there may be a problem with the antilock brake system (ABS) hydraulic control unit. During hard braking, this could caus… |
| 2021191 30 Mar 2021 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the side airbag curtains. As a result, the side airbag curtains may not inflate properly in a crash. … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Alfa Romeo told its dealers about the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011713 | MIL-On/Check Engine Lamp On |
| 11010645 | "Oil Change Monitor Displaying Prematurely Customers may experience the following: The oil change light illuminated on the dash shortly after taking delivery of the vehicle within 6,437 Km (4,000 miles). This bulletin involves resetting the oil life monitor and if necessary changing the engine oil and filter." |
| 11007954 | Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub |
| 11005320 | "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre-authorization is required or pre-approval is required from the Regional Office; depending on market. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels." |
| 11002828 | "Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On " |
| 11001492 | Forward Collision Warning (FCW), or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Warning Lamps Illuminate on The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) |
| 11001312 | "Flash: Global Telematics Box Module (TBM) Updates The customer may also experience one or more of the following: Outdated vehicle data on customer's mobile app. Connected Services maintenance popup displayed on the radio screen. Connected Services battery maintenance popup displayed on the radio screen. This bulletin involves reprogramming the TBM with the latest available software. " |
| 11001301 | "Flash: Global Telematics Box Module (TBM) Updates The customer may also experience one or more of the following: Outdated vehicle data on customer's mobile app. Connected Services maintenance popup displayed on the radio screen. Connected Services battery maintenance popup displayed on the radio screen. This bulletin involves reprogramming the TBM with the latest available software." |
| 10251783 | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On |
| 10248929 | USB Software Update to 131.010.002 for RAN Radio The customer may describe the following: ? Wrong temperature information is displayed on the performance page. This bulletin involves inspecting the software level to see if the radio needs one or two USB flash drive(s) to update the radio software level to 131.010.002. CAUTION! The repair procedure must be followed step by step. If the radio is not updated with the correct software level at the correct time the radio can be damaged or the updates won?t complete. |
| 10248556 | Wireless Qi Charger Not Charging |
| 10248509 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10247995 | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre authorization is required or Pre Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market.** This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels. |
| 10244395 | Wireless Qi Charger Not Charging |
| 10244356 | LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect. |
| 10244348 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10243274 | Anti-Theft Alarm Inoperative The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? B1073-71 -Volumetric Sensor Fault-Actuator Stuck. ? B1073-96 - Volumetric Sensor Fault-Component Internal Failure. Customers may also experience: ? The theft-alarm goes off and it is not possible to reactivate it. ? Message is displayed in the cluster stating the theft alarm is disabled. This bulletin involves replacing the dome lamp, which contains the theft-alarm sensor. |
| 10243271 | A/C Diagnostic LOP Change |
| 10243209 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC |
| 10243208 | Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B) |
| 10242807 | Brake Thumping Noise Customer may experience a thumping noise and/or pulsation while braking. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary replacing the front and rear left and right brake pads and retention springs and brake rotors. |
| 10242750 | Wireless Qi Charger Not Charging |
| 10242717 | Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used |
| 10241141 | Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P043E-00 - EVAP System Leak Detection Reference Orifice Low Flow. ? P2C33-00 - Crankcase Pressure Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance. ? P2C91 - Crankcase Ventilation System - Hose B Disconnected. ? P00B2-00 - Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range-Performance. ? P304A-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor 1 - Out Of Range High. ? P304E-00 - |
| 10241139 | Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)