Problems · NHTSA complaints

2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems

Owners filed 7 complaints about the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio with NHTSA between Apr 2021 and Nov 2025. The most-cited component is power train (3).

Complaints
7
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Power train3
  2. Engine3
  3. Electrical system1
  4. Air bags1
  5. Seat belts1
  6. Lane departure1
  7. Engine and engine cooling1
  8. Wheels1
  9. Other / unknown2

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 Nov 10, 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
20211
20221
20230
20244
20251

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

Power train

3 reports
“The gear shifter broke. The button on the back that you compress in order to trigger a button inside of the shifter, broke off and then the button inside got stuck. I was not able to shift gears and even though there was no other issue with the vehicle, I was stuck in a parking lot blocking other people's ability to move around me. It creates a safety hazard by not being able to shift gears to move the vehicle out of harm's way or even to be able to be towed in a safe manner. The tow truck driver had to climb under my vehicle and find a way to put the vehicle into neutral because the gear shifter would not engage. No to the other questions. I sat for six hours waiting for a tow truck to come because the first one that was dispatched was not able to help due to the specific circumstances. From reading other online forums, this does seem to be a recurring issue with Alfa Romeo's.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 3, 2025Power train, Electrical system, Unknown or otherODI 11697248

Engine

3 reports
“The contact owns a 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the vehicle was diagnosed with a blown head gasket which resulted in engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to cover half the cost for a new engine. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. The VIN was not available.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 14, 2024EngineODI 11571913

Electrical system

1 report

Air bags

1 report1 crash1 related recall
“I was in an accident that was can be contributed to my lane keeping assistance. Once the car crashed into another vehicle my airbags failed to deploy.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 11, 2024Air bags, Seat belts, Lane departureCrash reportedODI 11607816

Seat belts

1 report1 crash

Lane departure

1 report1 crash
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

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