Owners have filed 11 complaints
about the 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio with NHTSA between 2023 and 2026.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 4 of 5 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 8
Against the median year of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
How 2023 compares with every other Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Electrical System
436.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
218.2%
Seat Belts
19.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
19.1%
Lights
19.1%
Airbags
19.1%
Engine & Cooling
19.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 2023peak 3Mar 2026
Recalls on the 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20255333,468 units in Canada
Visual System
Issue: On certain vehicles, the radio may not have been manufactured properly and/or there could be a problem with the radio software. As a result, the rearview camera image may not display correctly or at all. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the radio. The dealer will also update the radio software, as necessary.
Recall 2024548314,717 units in Canada
Label
Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Recall 20243908,387 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
Issue: On certain vehicles, the connector for the driver and/or passenger-front seat belt buckle sensor(s) could fail and cause the seat airbag(s) to deploy with too much force. Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to display on the instrument panel or the seat belt reminder chime and warning light to stay on, even if you're buckled. Safety Risk: An airbag that deploys with too much force could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the connector for the driver and/or passenger-front seat belt buckle sensor(s).
Recall 2024379686 units in Canada
Label
Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label and/or the compliance label may list incorrect tire size and/or tire pressure information. This could lead you to inflate the tires incorrectly and/or install the wrong tires. These errors could lead to poor handling and/or a tire failure. Safety Risk: Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the tire and loading information label and/or the compliance label.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Oklahoma City, OK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2023 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO ESTREMA - INFORMANT SYSTEM, WHICH INCLUDES THE BACK UP CAMERA VIEW HAS FULLY MALFUNCTIONED AND BLANK CAUSING A BACK UP ASSISTANCE HAZARD. THERE IS NOT AN ALFA ROMEO DEALERSHIP IN OKLAHOMA AND THE NEAREST ALFA ROMEO DEALERSHIP IS LOCATED IN PLANO, TX. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ALLOW DAVID STANLEY, CHRYSLER, JEEP, DODGE, RAM TO PERFORM THE SERVICE, EVENTHOUGH THEY ARE OWNED BY THE SAME COMPANY. ALFA ROMEO IS STATING THAT I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE AUTOMOBILE TOWED TO THE PLANO, TX ALFA DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY WILL NOT PROVIDE ME WITH A LOANER CAR WHILE MY CAR IS BEING SERVICED IN PLANO, TX.
NHTSA complaint #11722091 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wasilla, AK
SEAT BELTS
I got my car has a lease July 2023. After notifying the sales rep that I will be taking my car to Alaska, he reassured me that Lithia dealership will be able to service my car. When I call to get my car worked on, no Lithia dealer can help me. Alfa Romeo customer service has confirmed they will NOT provide any assistance with me getting my recall fixed due to being in the state of Alaska. Even though I was promised Lithia would cover my type of vehicle. My car is my daily driver and now I have a safety issue. I’m terrified to drive. I feel completely unsafe in what I thought was my dream car. Alfa Romeo would not even reimburse if shipped my car to Seattle or I drove it there myself. I would be scared to have the car break down and I cannot fix it
NHTSA complaint #11663272 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wasilla, AK
AIR BAGS
I got my car has a lease July 2023. After notifying the sales rep that I will be taking my car to Alaska, he reassured me that Lithia dealership will be able to service my car. When I call to get my car worked on, no Lithia dealer can help me. Alfa Romeo customer service has confirmed they will NOT provide any assistance with me getting my recall fixed due to being in the state of Alaska. Even though I was promised Lithia would cover my type of vehicle. My car is my daily driver and now I have a safety issue. I’m terrified to drive. I feel completely unsafe in what I thought was my dream car. Alfa Romeo would not even reimburse if shipped my car to Seattle or I drove it there myself. I would be scared to have the car break down and I cannot fix it
NHTSA complaint #11663272 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Loves Park, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The back up camera has failed to display on the radio screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse on multiple occasions. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has poor rear visibility due to a small rear window placed at a relatively shallow angle making the backup camera a necessary safety feature to safely operate the vehicle. The problem was reported to the dealer as part of another issue related to the radio locking up / rebooting due to software issues with a telematic module. Sometimes the radio will display an error message immediately when the car starts and then go to a black screen and sometimes the issue happens without warning. Turning off the vehicle and letting it sit will sometimes resolve the issue. I have offered to provide video evidence to the dealer and manufacturer but was told it was not necessary. The radio was replaced but the issue persists after the radio replacement.
NHTSA complaint #11622877 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Loves Park, IL
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The back up camera has failed to display on the radio screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse on multiple occasions. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has poor rear visibility due to a small rear window placed at a relatively shallow angle making the backup camera a necessary safety feature to safely operate the vehicle. The problem was reported to the dealer as part of another issue related to the radio locking up / rebooting due to software issues with a telematic module. Sometimes the radio will display an error message immediately when the car starts and then go to a black screen and sometimes the issue happens without warning. Turning off the vehicle and letting it sit will sometimes resolve the issue. I have offered to provide video evidence to the dealer and manufacturer but was told it was not necessary. The radio was replaced but the issue persists after the radio replacement.
NHTSA complaint #11622877 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
American Canyon, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE CAR DRIVES ERRATIC (SUSPENSION), TIRES SET AT MANUFACTURER PRESSURE DRIVES ALL OVER THE ROAD "UNSTABLE" CAR JUST STOPS ON HIGHWAYS AT HIGH SPEED PLACING MY LIFE IN DANGER, HISTORY OF STOPPING AT BUSY INTERSECTIONS, ACCELERATION ISSUES, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH DO NOT WORK ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER STATED WARRANTY, THE CAR LITERALLY ACCELERATES AT HIGHER SPEEDS THAN WHAT'S DISPLAYED ON DASH AND EXPECTED TO. MORE WHEN IDLED. THE COMBUSTION SYSTEM MAKE HUMMING NOISES WHILE FOOT ON BRAKES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISPLAYS. GEAR SHIFT DO NOT DISPLAY DRIVE MODES (SCARY; CAR DRIVES ERRATIC OUT OF CONTROL). THE CAR IS A LEMON! TOO MANY SAFETY ISSUES. NEED MONEY BACK ASAP! COUNTLESS SOFTWARE UPDATES DISPLAY 5-10 TIMES DAILY. ALL EXPLAINED OCCURRED AT TIME OF PURCHASE THROUGH CURRENT DATE. I HAVE SPENT HOURS AT DEALERSHIPS, NO REPAIRS, REPAIRS, NOW NEED MORE REPAIRS FOR SAME ISSUES. THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND I AM SCARED TO DRIVE BUT I HAVE TOO (ONLY TRANSPORTATION). PLEASE HELP!
NHTSA complaint #11602747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
American Canyon, CA
ENGINE
THE CAR DRIVES ERRATIC (SUSPENSION), TIRES SET AT MANUFACTURER PRESSURE DRIVES ALL OVER THE ROAD "UNSTABLE" CAR JUST STOPS ON HIGHWAYS AT HIGH SPEED PLACING MY LIFE IN DANGER, HISTORY OF STOPPING AT BUSY INTERSECTIONS, ACCELERATION ISSUES, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH DO NOT WORK ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER STATED WARRANTY, THE CAR LITERALLY ACCELERATES AT HIGHER SPEEDS THAN WHAT'S DISPLAYED ON DASH AND EXPECTED TO. MORE WHEN IDLED. THE COMBUSTION SYSTEM MAKE HUMMING NOISES WHILE FOOT ON BRAKES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISPLAYS. GEAR SHIFT DO NOT DISPLAY DRIVE MODES (SCARY; CAR DRIVES ERRATIC OUT OF CONTROL). THE CAR IS A LEMON! TOO MANY SAFETY ISSUES. NEED MONEY BACK ASAP! COUNTLESS SOFTWARE UPDATES DISPLAY 5-10 TIMES DAILY. ALL EXPLAINED OCCURRED AT TIME OF PURCHASE THROUGH CURRENT DATE. I HAVE SPENT HOURS AT DEALERSHIPS, NO REPAIRS, REPAIRS, NOW NEED MORE REPAIRS FOR SAME ISSUES. THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND I AM SCARED TO DRIVE BUT I HAVE TOO (ONLY TRANSPORTATION). PLEASE HELP!
NHTSA complaint #11602747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
American Canyon, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE CAR DRIVES ERRATIC (SUSPENSION), TIRES SET AT MANUFACTURER PRESSURE DRIVES ALL OVER THE ROAD "UNSTABLE" CAR JUST STOPS ON HIGHWAYS AT HIGH SPEED PLACING MY LIFE IN DANGER, HISTORY OF STOPPING AT BUSY INTERSECTIONS, ACCELERATION ISSUES, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH DO NOT WORK ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER STATED WARRANTY, THE CAR LITERALLY ACCELERATES AT HIGHER SPEEDS THAN WHAT'S DISPLAYED ON DASH AND EXPECTED TO. MORE WHEN IDLED. THE COMBUSTION SYSTEM MAKE HUMMING NOISES WHILE FOOT ON BRAKES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISPLAYS. GEAR SHIFT DO NOT DISPLAY DRIVE MODES (SCARY; CAR DRIVES ERRATIC OUT OF CONTROL). THE CAR IS A LEMON! TOO MANY SAFETY ISSUES. NEED MONEY BACK ASAP! COUNTLESS SOFTWARE UPDATES DISPLAY 5-10 TIMES DAILY. ALL EXPLAINED OCCURRED AT TIME OF PURCHASE THROUGH CURRENT DATE. I HAVE SPENT HOURS AT DEALERSHIPS, NO REPAIRS, REPAIRS, NOW NEED MORE REPAIRS FOR SAME ISSUES. THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND I AM SCARED TO DRIVE BUT I HAVE TOO (ONLY TRANSPORTATION). PLEASE HELP!
NHTSA complaint #11602747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lynbrook, NY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Leasing car since November 11, 2023. Car has been in service four times for various problems regarding engine light on, throttle problems, gas emission problems, headlight not working, heater not working, I am very anxious and fearful of driving car. Dealership has had car in for service more than I have had car in my possession.
NHTSA complaint #11502931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lynbrook, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Leasing car since November 11, 2023. Car has been in service four times for various problems regarding engine light on, throttle problems, gas emission problems, headlight not working, heater not working, I am very anxious and fearful of driving car. Dealership has had car in for service more than I have had car in my possession.
NHTSA complaint #11502931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lynbrook, NY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Leasing car since November 11, 2023. Car has been in service four times for various problems regarding engine light on, throttle problems, gas emission problems, headlight not working, heater not working, I am very anxious and fearful of driving car. Dealership has had car in for service more than I have had car in my possession.
NHTSA complaint #11502931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.