Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system4
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Air bags1
- Seat belts1
- Exterior lighting1
- Engine1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Unknown or other1
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 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio failed the safety check 0.33% of the time — 52% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 11,769 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
5,381 Alfa Romeo Stelvio cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions use 7.3 l/100 km on the road against 6.0 in the WLTP test (+21%).
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 581 | 10.9 | 9.0 | +22% |
| Diesel | 4,383 | 7.3 | 6.0 | +21% |
| Diesel van | 417 | 7.3 | 5.8 | +26% |
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
In the Netherlands
92 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 67% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €91,439.
Most common APK defects
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm4
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage1
- Richtingaanwijzer werkt niet (goed)1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
208 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 10 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 New Zealand
8 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register.
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 2023 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… |
| 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. … |
| 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… |
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 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."
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 2023 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 " |
| 11001493 | Keyless Go Button, Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Operational Characteristics, Cluster Security Lamp On or Flashing, No Off/Run Illumination |
| 11001492 | Forward Collision Warning (FCW), or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Warning Lamps Illuminate on The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) |
| 11001311 | "Flash: Global Telematics Box Module (TBM) Updates The customer may 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." |
| 11001300 | "Flash: Global Telematics Box Module (TBM) Updates The customer may 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." |
| 11000807 | "Medium Range Radar Alfa Giulia and Stelvio - FRONT RADAR -Temporary misalignment (DASM) Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System - Light on instrumental panel control cluster Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) System - Light on instrumental panel We inform you that if the collision radar warning light is temporarily on and the temporary inhibition of the FCW (Forward Collision Warning) and the ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) are both temporarily inhibited, the vehicle is conforming. If conditions are such that the radar cannot detect obstacles correctly, the system is temporarily deactivated and a ded |
| 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 |
| 10248570 | 2nd Row Center Seat Lazy Or Slow When Folding. |
| 10248556 | Wireless Qi Charger Not Charging |
| 10248509 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10248038 | Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: ? P1CEA-00 - Boost Side Evap Purge System Performance. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. |
| 10247995 | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre authorization is required or Pre Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market.** This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels. |
| 10244395 | Wireless Qi Charger Not Charging |
| 10244356 | LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect. |
| 10244348 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, 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. |
| 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) |
| 10243160 | Parksense/Park Assist Is Inoperative. Short Circuit To Ground Or Open Circuit DTC Set For All Sensor In the Park Assist Module (PAM) |
| 10243139 | Parksense/Park Assist Is Inoperative. Short Circuit To Ground Or Open Circuit DTC Set For All Sensor In the Park Assist Module (PAM) |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)