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2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
11
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
131
Latest campaign
Sep 9, 2025

Recall summary by component11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic2May 30, 2023
Electrical system2Jul 25, 2019
Fuel system, gasoline1Sep 9, 2025
Air bags1Jul 3, 2024
Forward collision avoidance1Mar 1, 2019
Engine and engine cooling1Sep 14, 2018
Equipment1Mar 29, 2018
Structure1Mar 29, 2018
Visibility1Mar 6, 2018

Safety recalls11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 9, 2025Latest campaign
Sep 9, 202525V586000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V586000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of fuel flow and loss of drive power.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V586000 · Sep 9, 2025
Jul 3, 202424V510000

Air bags: frontal

A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V510000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V510000 · Jul 3, 2024
May 30, 202323V382000

Service brakes, hydraulic

An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V382000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V382000 · May 30, 2023
Jul 25, 201919V551000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V551000
What's wrong
Alfa Romeo (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may indicate an inaccurate fuel level that displays higher than the actual amount.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V551000 · Jul 25, 2019
Mar 1, 201919V148000

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V148000
What's wrong
FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V148000 · Mar 1, 2019
Sep 14, 201818V635000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system hoses/lines/piping/fittings

A loss of coolant can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V635000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio vehicles. The engine cooling hose may have inadequate webbing material allowing a coolant leak.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V635000 · Sep 14, 2018
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component131

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
131Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
3Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system4232030
Engine4131010
Fuel system3023000
Gasoline3023000
Fuel/propulsion system2620000
Unknown or other1713000
Power train129010
Service brakes108100
Vehicle speed control97102
Seat belts65000
Air bags65000
Exterior lighting54000
Structure43000
Engine and engine cooling32000
Forward collision avoidance32000

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The vehicle was purchased and the contact was notified of an EPS failure.”

    Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768539
  • Seat belts

    “My 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has a safety recall, due to a faulty fuel pump. I have attempted to work with the Alfa Romeo customer support team to try and have my vehicle fixed, but they have not been able to make…”

    Filed 09/11/2026 · ODI 11763642
  • Fuel system

    “The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000( Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available, even after…”

    Filed 09/08/2026 · ODI 11762850

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2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The most recent, 25V586000 (reported September 9, 2025), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), fuel system, gasoline (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 42 complaints out of 131 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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