FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 130 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, most frequently naming the fuel system, engine and electrical categories. 11 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 144 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| Jul 2018 | 2 | 4 |
| Aug 2018 | 1 | 5 |
| Sep 2018 | 2 | 7 |
| Nov 2018 | 1 | 8 |
| Dec 2018 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb 2019 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar 2019 | 1 | 11 |
| May 2019 | 1 | 12 |
| Jun 2019 | 1 | 13 |
| Oct 2019 | 1 | 14 |
| Dec 2019 | 2 | 16 |
| Feb 2020 | 1 | 17 |
| Mar 2020 | 1 | 18 |
| Apr 2020 | 1 | 19 |
| Jun 2020 | 1 | 20 |
| Jul 2020 | 1 | 21 |
| Oct 2020 | 3 | 24 |
| Feb 2021 | 3 | 27 |
| Mar 2021 | 1 | 28 |
| May 2021 | 1 | 29 |
| Aug 2021 | 1 | 30 |
| Sep 2022 | 1 | 31 |
| Dec 2022 | 1 | 32 |
| Mar 2023 | 1 | 33 |
| Apr 2023 | 2 | 35 |
| Jul 2023 | 2 | 37 |
| Sep 2023 | 1 | 38 |
| Dec 2023 | 1 | 39 |
| Jan 2024 | 4 | 43 |
| Mar 2024 | 3 | 46 |
| May 2024 | 2 | 48 |
| Jun 2024 | 4 | 52 |
| Jul 2024 | 1 | 53 |
| Aug 2024 | 4 | 57 |
| Sep 2024 | 1 | 58 |
| Oct 2024 | 1 | 59 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 | 60 |
| Mar 2025 | 1 | 61 |
| May 2025 | 1 | 62 |
| Jun 2025 | 1 | 63 |
| Jul 2025 | 5 | 68 |
| Aug 2025 | 2 | 70 |
| Sep 2025 | 5 | 75 |
| Oct 2025 | 5 | 80 |
| Nov 2025 | 5 | 85 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 | 87 |
| Jan 2026 | 5 | 92 |
| Feb 2026 | 4 | 96 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 | 99 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | 101 |
| May 2026 | 8 | 109 |
| Jun 2026 | 6 | 115 |
| Jul 2026 | 8 | 123 |
| Aug 2026 | 5 | 128 |
| Sep 2026 | 2 | 130 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Fuel system5627.6%
- Engine4321.2%
- Electrical4220.7%
- Driver assistance146.9%
- Powertrain (other)125.9%
- Brakes104.9%
- Airbags63.0%
- Seat belts63.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
11 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govAIR BAGS:FRONTAL; SEAT BELTS:FRONT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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 practical arrangements to have the vehicle serviced. I live in [XXX]. Initially, I was informed that although there were no local Alfa Romeo dealerships in [XXX], there were some partner Jeep Chrysler Dodge dealerships that could handle the repair. However, I was then informed that these dealerships were no longer being compensated from Alfa Romeo, so I would actually need to work with an actual Alfa Romeo dealership. The closest dealership is in [XXX], which is over 400 miles away. I was then told that Alfa Romeo would arrange towing my car to and from the dealership in [XXX]. The parts were ordered and after a few weeks, the parts are now available. However, in the meantime, Alfa Romeo has again changed their policy to provide towing services. I have been informed that they will make an exception and tow my vehicle to the dealership, but then I would be responsible to arrange to pick up the vehicle from the dealership. This would require me to either drive a rental vehicle or purchase a plane ticket at my expense, in order to obtain the vehicle. Alfa Romeo has issued the safety recall, but is not providing a timely or effective option of actually taking care of the repairs without requiring a significant cost to the consumer. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- NHTSA ID
- 11763642
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2026
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 receiving a notification from the manufacturer that the remedy was available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- NHTSA ID
- 11762850
- Incident
- Sep 8, 2026
I am reporting an authorized manufacturer franchise dealer for actively refusing to remedy a federal safety recall and unlawfully withholding my vehicle. My vehicle is a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio (VIN: [Insert VIN]), which is subject to the active Fuel Pump Safety Recall (NHTSA Campaign 25V586000 / Manufacturer Recall Code 93C). The vehicle has been physically located at Southern Alfa Romeo of Norfolk ([XXX]) for approximately 18 months. The dealership service management has explicitly stated that they will not perform the mandatory safety recall remedy, nor will they release my vehicle to a flatbed towing company, until an unrelated $5,000 civil dispute involving a loaner car is paid out of pocket. By conditioning a federal safety mandate and the physical custody of my vehicle on a separate civil debt, this dealership is violating the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (49 U.S.C. Chapter 301). The 1.5-year delay also completely violates the federal requirement to provide a safety remedy within a reasonable timeframe. I request federal intervention to force compliance. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- NHTSA ID
- 11760113
- Incident
- Mar 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, before the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that there was a rattling sound coming from the turbo charger. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the turbo charger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11757787
- Incident
- May 15, 2024
- Mileage
- 120,000 mi
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost drive power. The message "Service Electronic Throttle" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer was contacted; however, the part to do the recall was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but was unable to state when parts would be available. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11755945
- Incident
- Jun 10, 2026
- Mileage
- 82,000 mi
Car stalled on highway leaving my life at risk and dealer has no date to repair fuel line
- NHTSA ID
- 11755048
- Incident
- Aug 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, another motorist informed the driver that there was smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was immediately parked and failed to restart. The contact was called to the scene and inspected under the hood of the vehicle and discovered smoldering and melted wires. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the chassis-to-engine grounding strap had failed due to corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 54,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11754904
- Incident
- Jul 5, 2026
- Mileage
- 54,000 mi
There is no fix for this. The fuel pump foe the Stelvio is recalled almost a year ago. The engine light comes on and the car is undriveable. I have paid for 2 new fuel pumps and control module (out of pocket) , and the check engine light will come back after a few weeks. The car is basically inoperable and bricked because of this, and Alfa has not resolved it. They should not be allowed to drag a recall out for years while owners suffer, and are in danger. Please hold Alfa Romeo accountable. It just happened again today (7/31/26) while my wife was on the highway. This is after paying thousands and thousands to resolve this whole Alfa Romeo doesn’t do anything to fix it. We are out of options.
- NHTSA ID
- 11754098
- Incident
- Jul 31, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Emissions Recall 22D - On Board Diagnostics - Dealer Notification (Revision 1)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Emissions Recall 22D - On Board Diagnostics - Dealer Notification
ENGINE
BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD
STRUCTURE:BODY
Condensation Or Water Infiltration In Headlights, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Turn Signals, Fog Lights, Taillights. Rev A
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY
Condensation Or Water Infiltration In Headlights, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Turn Signals, Fog Lights, Taillights.
ENGINE
Oil Change Monitor Displaying Prematurely Customers may experience the following: ● The oil change light illuminated on the dash shortly after taking delivery of the vehicle within 6,437 Km (4,000 miles) This bulletin involves resetting the oil life monitor and if necessary changing the engine oil and filter.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
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Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.