2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Fuel system1938.8%
- Engine1224.5%
- Electrical714.3%
- Brakes510.2%
- Driver assistance24.1%
- Other / unspecified12.0%
- Powertrain (other)12.0%
- Steering12.0%
- Suspension12.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
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.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
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?
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
My car stopped and would not turn back on while in the middle lane of a busy highway. We were stopped on the highway >20min until police arrived to block the lanes so we could safely exit the vehicle and a tow truck could safely retrieve it. The ground strap underneath the vehicle that grounds the main engine harness was broken. As a result the electrical short resulted in burning/melting of several spots on the harness. There was no warning ahead of time and I’ve learned that this is a known issue. We are very lucky that this did not lead to a crash, injury or death.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Sensors for engine turned on and brakes.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
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?
While pulling out, vehicle decelerated as I was pressing the gas. Almost hit by another vehicle. Managed to avoid being hit and car still would not accelerate. Ultimately, pulling over at store and parking. Contacted manufacter because it was related to the recall, but they wasnt able to do anything about it. Im unable to drive it and im still paying for it. no remedies were offered
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the contact became aware of water entering the cabin of the vehicle from under the glove compartment on the passenger’s side. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed and determined the electrical system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V205000 (EQUIPMENT); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
the vehicle has developed the exact symptoms described in the recall, including: Loss of power Check Engine Light Excessive oil consumption Electronic throttle control warnings / drivability issues My authorized dealer has confirmed that the recall is open but states parts are not available. This leaves me with an unsafe and unreliable vehicle.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AROUND 3 AM IN DARK ENVIRONMENT, GOING AT 63MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF IN LESS THAN 1 SECOND WITH NO WARNING AT ALL. BRAKES FAILED, STEERING FAILED, ENGINE SHUT OFF, ALL GAUGES INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER STOPPED FUNCTIONING, ALL ELECTRICAL RELATED FUNCTIONS FAILED, HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SHUT OFF, UNABLE TO TURN ON HAZARD LIGHT. RIGHT AFTER THE COMPLETE FAILURE, I TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE STILL IN MOTION BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE IS BARELY STEERABLE WITH THE STEERING ASSIST FAIL AND HAD TO SWITCH FROM THE LEFT LANE TO THE RIGHT LANE WITH NO TURN SIGNALS ON, AND HAD TO COAST TO A HIGHWAY EXIT BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES AND ENGINE FAILURE. AFTER STOPPING AT THE EXIT, I WAS UNABLE TO TURN ON THE HAZARDS LIGHT AND ALL DOORS ARE LOCKED EXCEPT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, THEN I CALLED ROADSIDE ASSIST FOR HELP, THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED AWAY.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
Sensors for engine turned on and brakes.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
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.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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