2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

20192021
Complaints
27
per 10K Sold
26.3
US Sales
10,282
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Problems

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

#15 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:66,000 mi
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

#33 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,000
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~414,206 vehicles.

25V667000Back Over Prevention:display Function
~62,910 affected

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 Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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.

21V878000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:pressure Sensor · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~11,419 affected

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.

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.

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2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — FAQ

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

Is the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has 27 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 66,000 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Fuel System (3 complaints). 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 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 414,206 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 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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