Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Back over prevention2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Seat belts2
- Electrical system2
- Air bags2
- Unknown or other1
- Power train1
- Visibility/wiper1
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
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio failed the safety check 0.40% of the time — 53% less often than the average 2022 passenger car (0.85%). Median odometer at inspection: 11,877 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2022
14,728 new Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were Italy (8,423), Spain (1,772), Germany (1,395).
- Average mass
- 1,802 kg
- Average CO₂
- 168 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 158 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 78% · Petrol 22%
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
6,680 Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars first registered in Europe in 2022 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 (+24%).
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 393 | 11.0 | 9.0 | +23% |
| Diesel | 5,984 | 7.4 | 6.0 | +24% |
| Diesel van | 303 | 7.2 | 5.6 | +29% |
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 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (206 kW, 276 hp) and 2.0 petrol (148 kW, 198 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 206 kW 276 hp | 98 |
| 2.0 petrol | 148 kW 198 hp | 20 |
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
139 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 69% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €85,168.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde26
- Band onvoldoende profiel12
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld11
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm7
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt5
- Remschijf ernstig gecorrodeerd4
- Schijf-, trommelrem loopt niet vrij4
- Bandenspanning op 1 as niet gelijk3
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
530 cars built in 2022 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
8 of these cars first registered in 2022 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 61,000 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
62 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register; 2% arrived as used imports, 98% 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
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2022 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. … |
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.
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 2022 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) |
| 11001323 | "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." |
| 11001306 | "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 |
| 10248966 | PSU Oil Pump Assy |
| 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. |
| 10248570 | 2nd Row Center Seat Lazy Or Slow When Folding. |
| 10248509 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10247995 | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre authorization is required or Pre Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market.** This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels. |
| 10244356 | LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect. |
| 10244348 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, 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. |
| 10243290 | Lower Anchors and Tethers for Child Seat (LATCH) Cover Broken LATCH covers break at hinges This bulletin involves inspecting the LATCH covers and possibly replacing the LATCH assembly. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 10241148 | Power wndow switch passenger |
| 10241137 | Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 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: ? **P1CEA-00 - Boost Side EVAP Purge System Performance.** ? P2AC0-00 - Intake Air O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)