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Alfa Romeo Stelvio Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 34 recalls and 183 owner complaints for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 3 | 4 | |
| 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 6 | 4 | |
| 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 6 | 7 | |
| 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 8 | 36 | |
| 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 11 | 132 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Alfa Romeo models.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio: questions owners ask
Which Alfa Romeo Stelvio year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio model years with the most are the 2018 (132), 2019 (36) and 2020 (7). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Alfa Romeo Stelvio years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2021 (4), 2022 (4) and 2020 (7), out of 5 model years from 2018 to 2022. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Alfa Romeo Stelvio have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 5 Alfa Romeo Stelvio model years, 34 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2018 (11), 2019 (8) and 2020 (6). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Alfa Romeo Stelvio years have the most stalling complaints?
32 owner complaints across 2 Alfa Romeo Stelvio model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2018 (28) and 2019 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Alfa Romeo Stelvio years have the most check engine light complaints?
25 owner complaints across 2 Alfa Romeo Stelvio model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2018 (21) and 2019 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Alfa Romeo Stelvio fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio's first-time failure rate ranged from 9.6% for cars first registered in 2020 to 12.3% for 2017, across 4 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, brakes, lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.