2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Display function (back over prevention)
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Air bags: frontal and seat belts: front
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.
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…
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Labels (equipment)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire…
Remedy: FCA will mail corrected tire placards and manufacturer overlay labels. Owners may bring the labels into a dealer for free installation. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were…
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Pressure sensor (fuel system) and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Curtain (air bags) and air bags
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. An improperly crimped clamp may allow the side curtain air bag cushion and inflator to separate, causing an incomplete deployment or preventing the deployment of the air bag.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag inflatable curtain assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 19, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,750 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The engine oil cooling system failed on my 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0T at approximately 45,000 miles. The failure caused engine oil to contaminate the engine coolant system, creating a brown/milky “m”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 20, 2026 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V667000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 28, 2025 · Back over prevention
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio (Stelvio AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–22 / 23–29 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/2.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
Compare Alfa Romeo Stelvio model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Alfa Romeo Stelvio model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 11 | 131 |
| 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 8 | 36 |
| 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 6 | 19 |
| 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 6 | 7 |
| 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 3 | 5 |
| 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 4 | 6 |
| 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 2 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
How do I know if my 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Alfa Romeo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V221000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Alfa Romeo models
- Giulia278 complaints
- 16413 complaints
- Tonale PHEV10 complaints
- Alfa Romeo7 complaints
- Spider4 complaints
- Tonale4 complaints
- 4C1 complaints
- 8C1 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.