2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Stelvio years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Stelvio model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (8 complaints, 42%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 42% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 32% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 11% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention:display function
Problem: 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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the radio, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the rearview camera software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A2C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
Risk: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, the brake booster connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is E0B.
Seat belts:front; air bags:frontal
Problem: 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.
Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes. During certain driving maneuvers, the brake system may exert an excessive clamp force that may fracture the rotor, decreasing the brake performance.
Risk: An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:pressure sensor; fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 11, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y91.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. Hard braking may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) rotor shaft to separate, a reduction of braking assist, and a loss of ABS.
Risk: The loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ABS HCU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car stalled/ went into limp mode 4 separate times for fuel pressure issue. Is not drivable, does not accelerate, throws erroneous error codes. The recall Y91 covers this issue for 2020 Stelvio. When I contact Mopar they say it is not open on my vin. How is this possible?
Engine light came on. I was told by the first dealership that the coolant was mixing with the engine oil. There was also a vehicle at the shop there for the same issue. after doing some research online, it appears that this is a bigger issue. I bought the car at 20,000 miles and this began…
The contact owns a 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving on two occasions at undisclosed speeds, the check engine, oil, and the Automatic START/STOP System Unavailable warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice; however, on the first occasion, the…
Back in December 2025 my engine light had come on, upon bringing it to the dealership I had found out that the engine oil and the coolant were mixing. A repair was done to stop this from happening three months later the same issue happened only the previous dealership was no longer servicing Alpha…
The contact owns a 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle became inoperable and failed to start with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ground strap had failed due to corrosion and…
Other Alfa Romeo Stelvio years
← 2019 Stelvio · 2021 Stelvio →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Stelvio | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Stelvio | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 Stelvio | 6 | 4 |
| 2022 Stelvio | 6 | 3 |
| 2021 Stelvio | 7 | 6 |
| 2020 | 19 | 6 |
| 2019 Stelvio | 36 | 8 |
| 2018 Stelvio | 131 | 11 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Stelvio model years, the 2020 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.