Alfa Romeo Stelvio Problems by Year
NHTSA has 209 owner complaints and 18 safety recalls on file for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, across 8 model years (2018–2025). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (131). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Stelvio year: 2018, 2019, 2020. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 Stelvio: 131 complaints, 11 recalls
- 2019 Stelvio: 36 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2020 Stelvio: 19 complaints, 6 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2024 Stelvio: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2025 Stelvio: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2022 Stelvio: 6 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 64 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 41 | 5 | 0 |
| Power Train | 18 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 2 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Alfa Romeo Stelvio model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Stelvio | 2 | 2 | — | Visibility | |
| 2024 Stelvio | 2 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2023 Stelvio | 6 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 Stelvio | 6 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2021 Stelvio | 7 | 6 | — | Engine | |
| 2020 Stelvio | 19 | 6 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2019 Stelvio | 36 | 8 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2018 Stelvio | 131 | 11 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Alfa Romeo Stelvio years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2018 (131), 2019 (36), 2020 (19) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Stelvio year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
Engine, with 65 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Alfa Romeo Stelvio have?
18 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.