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2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems

Owners filed 36 complaints about the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio with NHTSA between May 2019 and Aug 2026. The most-cited component is engine (13).

Complaints
36
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
2
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine13
  2. Fuel system, gasoline12
  3. Fuel/propulsion system8
  4. Electrical system8
  5. Service brakes5
  6. Vehicle speed control3
  7. Power train1
  8. Equipment1
  9. Suspension1
  10. Steering1
  11. Other / unknown3

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20191
20202
20212
20220
20231
20242
202514
202614

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

13 reports1 fire
“I'm driving and all of a sudden - while I'm on the highway - a service engine pops up on the dashboard, and my car looses all power and drive ability. I immediately loose any gas/drive ability to accelerate or maintain legal speeds. I read about the recent recall with the fuel system and it's exactly what my car is experiencing, but somehow my VIN is both telling me that my car has a recall at one place, and then doesn't have a recall at another. It's confusing and I"m not sure what the database issue is because my car is experiencing the same exact feul system problem is that I"m reading on line for recall of my car's year.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 24, 2026Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11759159

Fuel system, gasoline

12 reports1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled while in a parking lot. The fuel warning light, the auto-stop warning light, and the traction control warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was initially towed to a relative's residence and later towed to a local dealer, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the stalling failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the failure as a faulty fuel module requiring replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but offered no financial assistance and advised the contact not to drive the vehicle. The contact confirmed that the remedy part for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 43,250.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 6, 2026Fuel system, gasolineODI 11748560

Fuel/propulsion system

8 reports
“There were no warning lights prior to driving and the vehicle stopping on the highway 2 times. Now the warning lights is constant and referencing the recall from 09/2025. Still no remedy for the recall. Mopar and the Alfa Romeo dealership have not contacted me regarding fixing the problem. A class action lawsuit needs to be filed”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 8, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11755638

Electrical system

8 reports1 fire1 related recall
“1. COMPONENT FAILED & INSPECTION: The transmission ground strap (uninsulated, bare braided copper cable) completely corroded/severed from environmental decay. This open ground circuit forced high engine-cranking currents into secondary low-voltage paths, causing an extreme thermal surge that melted and shorted out the main engine compartment wiring harness. Both failed components are preserved by the owner and are available for forensic inspection upon request. 2. SAFETY RISK: This manufacturing flaw causes a severe thermal fire hazard and an instantaneous, catastrophic loss of all vehicle propulsion, power steering, braking assist, and lighting systems while operating on public roadways. This abrupt deactivation threatens occupant safety and surrounding traffic by risking high-speed highway collisions or engine bay fires without warning. 3. CONFIRMATION: The exact failure cascade was formally diagnosed, itemized, and verified by Maranello Alfa Romeo of [XXX] ([XXX]) under a repair estimate of $7,203.10. 4. INSPECTIONS: Formally inspected by factory-certified technicians at the local authorized dealership center. No insurance, police, or outside authority…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 24, 2026Electrical systemODI 11759200

Service brakes

5 reports2 crashes
“The vehicle has been in the shop since August 2025 attempting to be fixed. I have been making monthly payments and have not been offered any rental assistance or vehicle loaner assistance. My vehicle has multiple safety recalls and no current remedy.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 20, 2025Electrical system, Service brakes, EngineODI 11694451

Vehicle speed control

3 reports
“The vehicle randomly has a yellow A! error code, then it loses power while driving, when going up a hill, sometimes barely makes it. No mechanics can figure this out and its a topic of complaints amongst numerous forums regarding this vehicle. Why isn't there a recall on this?”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 23, 2026Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11745893
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 27, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.