2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

20182020
Complaints
45
per 10K Sold
47.6
US Sales
9,444
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
8

Worst 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:55,480 mi
Fires:1
#210 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:69,576 mi
#36 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:35,900 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,480
Gasoline Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,576
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
35,900
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
5,767
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~435,428 vehicles.

25V586000Fuel Pump
~53,849 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of fuel flow and loss of drive power.

24V943000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
~2,021 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

24V510000Seat Belts:front · Air Bags:frontal
~337,128 affected

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.

23V382000Hydraulic Brakes
~719 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes. During certain driving maneuvers, the brake system may exert an excessive clamp force that may fracture the rotor, decreasing the brake performance.

21V309000Hydraulic Brakes
~9 affected

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.

19V551000Instrument Cluster
~21,914 affected

Alfa Romeo (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may indicate an inaccurate fuel level that displays higher than the actual amount.

19V148000Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~19,114 affected

FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.

18V635000Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings
~674 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio vehicles. The engine cooling hose may have inadequate webbing material allowing a coolant leak.

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2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has 45 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 8 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 55,480 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (10 complaints, avg 69,576 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 35,900 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 48,219 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio include 2 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have any recalls?
Yes — 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 435,428 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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