2018 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 127 complaints · 11 recalls
Most-reported system: FUEL SYSTEM (43 complaints · 33.9%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 3
  • Fires 3
  • Injuries 3
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution FUEL SYSTEM appears in 43 of 127 owner complaints (33.9%) in this vehicle snapshot. FUEL SYSTEM: 43 complaints, 33.9% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 43 · 33.9% ENGINE: 18 complaints, 14.2% of reports ENGINE 18 · 14.2% ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 13 complaints, 10.2% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13 · 10.2% · 2 fire reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 7 complaints, 5.5% of reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7 · 5.5% · 1 crash reports POWER TRAIN: 5 complaints, 3.9% of reports POWER TRAIN 5 · 3.9% · 1 fire reports SERVICE BRAKES: 5 complaints, 3.9% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 5 · 3.9% · 1 crash reports EXTERIOR LIGHTING: 4 complaints, 3.2% of reports EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4 · 3.2% SEAT BELTS: 4 complaints, 3.2% of reports SEAT BELTS 4 · 3.2% STRUCTURE: 3 complaints, 2.4% of reports STRUCTURE 3 · 2.4% UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 45 complaints, 35.4% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 45 · 35.4% · 1 crash reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
FUEL SYSTEM 43 33.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ENGINE 18 14.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13 10.2% 0 crashes · 2 fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7 5.5% 1 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 5 3.9% 0 crashes · 1 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 5 3.9% 1 crashes · 0 fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4 3.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
SEAT BELTS 4 3.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 3 2.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 45 35.4% 1 crashes · 0 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Apr 2018; the first recall shown was reported in Dec 2017. 2018-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2018-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2018-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2019-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2019-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2019-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2020-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2021-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2021-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2023-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q1: 7 owner reports 7 2024-Q2: 6 owner reports 6 2024-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2024-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 2025-Q4: 12 owner reports 12 2026-Q1: 12 owner reports 12 2026-Q2: 16 owner reports 16 2026-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 Owner reports Dec 2017 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 17V823000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V823000 Recall campaign 18V147000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V147000 Recall campaign 18V203000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V203000 Recall campaign 18V205000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V205000 Recall campaign 18V635000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V635000 Recall campaign 18V636000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V636000 Recall campaign 19V148000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V148000 Recall campaign 19V551000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V551000 Recall campaign 23V382000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V382000 Recall campaign 24V510000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V510000 Recall campaign 25V586000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V586000
  • Campaign 19V551000 was reported 311 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V586000 was reported 1,641 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2018-Q2 Owner reports 2
2018-Q3 Owner reports 5
2018-Q4 Owner reports 2
2019-Q1 Owner reports 2
2019-Q2 Owner reports 2
2019-Q4 Owner reports 3
2020-Q1 Owner reports 2
2020-Q2 Owner reports 2
2020-Q3 Owner reports 1
2020-Q4 Owner reports 3
2021-Q1 Owner reports 4
2021-Q2 Owner reports 1
2021-Q3 Owner reports 1
2022-Q3 Owner reports 1
2022-Q4 Owner reports 1
2023-Q1 Owner reports 1
2023-Q2 Owner reports 2
2023-Q3 Owner reports 3
2023-Q4 Owner reports 1
2024-Q1 Owner reports 7
2024-Q2 Owner reports 6
2024-Q3 Owner reports 6
2024-Q4 Owner reports 2
2025-Q1 Owner reports 1
2025-Q2 Owner reports 2
2025-Q3 Owner reports 12
2025-Q4 Owner reports 12
2026-Q1 Owner reports 12
2026-Q2 Owner reports 16
2026-Q3 Owner reports 12
Recall campaign 1 17V823000
Recall campaign 1 18V147000
Recall campaign 1 18V203000
Recall campaign 1 18V205000
Recall campaign 1 18V635000
Recall campaign 1 18V636000
Recall campaign 1 19V148000
Recall campaign 1 19V551000
Recall campaign 1 23V382000
Recall campaign 1 24V510000
Recall campaign 1 25V586000
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Safety Recalls (11)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V823000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the braking system, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is T84.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V147000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U24.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V203000

    Report date
    Component:
    STRUCTURE
    Consequence:
    Corrosion at the connectors may cause the liftgate to unintentionally open while moving at speeds of less than 3 miles per hour, allowing cargo to fall out of the vehicle, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional protection against water leaking into the liftgate wiring connectors and switch, free of charge. The recall began April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U34.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V205000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    Electrical malfunctions such as windshield wipers that may not work in the rain and lights that may not work at night increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional sealing protection to prevent water from entering the body control module and its connectors. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U36.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V635000

    Report date
    Component:
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Consequence:
    A loss of coolant can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U99.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V636000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Heat damage to the engine compartment wiring or components can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA4.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V148000

    Report date
    Component:
    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
    Consequence:
    The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service 1-800-853-1403. The Alfa Romeo number for this recall is V27.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V551000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Alfa Romeo's number for this recall is V84.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V382000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the brake system module (BSM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 68A.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V510000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V586000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 7, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 93C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 16, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.

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