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Alfa Romeo · Compact SUV

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
57 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 11
Complaints3 crash · 3 fire · 3 injured reported 132
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 24 mpg
202620252024202320222021202020192018

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Stelvio AWD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 132 complaints, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Alfa Romeo Stelvio · Photo: © M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Stelvio AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo222824$3,400
Stelvio AWDGasAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo172319$4,350

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 38724, 39935.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Stelvio AWD3 / 10Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 110All 50 states (federal, all altitudes)—
Stelvio AWD3 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 125 / California LEV-II ULEV125 / California LEV-III ULEV125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors4
GVWR classClass 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders4
Displacement2 L
Engine configurationIn-Line

Engine Output

Horsepower280 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Seating

Seating capacity5 seats

Transmission

DrivetrainAWD/All-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission speeds8

Driver assistance

Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Automatic emergency braking, Backup camera, Blind-spot monitoring, Electronic stability control, Forward collision warning

Optional: Adaptive cruise control, Lane departure warning

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: BASE SPORT Q4, QUADRIFOGLIO, STELVIO Q4, TI Q4). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length184.6 in
Width (body, without mirrors)74.8 in
Height65.0 in
Wheelbase111.0 in
Track, front63.4 in
Track, rear65.0 in
Curb weight3,660–3,858 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear52/48 to 53/47

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 2 configurations: Base/Ti, Quadrifoglio. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (11)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Fuel System, Gasoline

93C
53,849 vehicles
Problem 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. Risk A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 7, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 93C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 16, 2025. The information in your repo
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V586000 reported Sep 9, 2025 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

82B
337,128 vehicles 63% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Fix Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V510000 reported Jul 3, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

68A
719 vehicles 84% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the brake system module (BSM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 68A.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V382000 reported May 30, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

V84
21,914 vehicles 96% reported repaired built Nov 16, 2017 – May 30, 2019
Problem 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. Risk The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Alfa Romeo's number for this recall is V84.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V551000 reported Jul 25, 2019 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

V27
19,114 vehicles 95% reported repaired built Mar 20, 2017 – Feb 21, 2019
Problem 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. Risk The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash. Fix Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service 1-800-853-1403. The Alfa Romeo number for this recall is V27.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V148000 reported Mar 1, 2019 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Engine And Engine Cooling

UA4
34,357 vehicles 97% reported repaired built Apr 12, 2017 – Aug 30, 2018
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles, equipped with 2.0L engines. These engines may misfire causing the catalytic converter to overheat, possibly resulting in damage to the nearby wiring and engine components. Risk Heat damage to the engine compartment wiring or components can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA4.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V636000 reported Sep 14, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Engine And Engine Cooling

U99
674 vehicles 98% reported repaired built Nov 28, 2017 – Aug 30, 2018
Problem 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. Risk A loss of coolant can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U99.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V635000 reported Sep 14, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Structure

U34
12,595 vehicles 98% reported repaired built Mar 20, 2017 – Feb 14, 2018
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. Water may Leak into the wiring connectors for the rear liftgate and the liftgate-opening switch, causing corrosion. Risk Corrosion at the connectors may cause the liftgate to unintentionally open while moving at speeds of less than 3 miles per hour, allowing cargo to fall out of the vehicle, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional protection against water leaking into the liftgate wiring connectors and switch, free of charge. The recall began April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U34.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V203000 reported Mar 29, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Equipment

U36
12,595 vehicles 98% reported repaired built Mar 20, 2017 – Feb 14, 2018
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. Water may leak into the body control module and its connectors, causing corrosion. This corrosion can cause illumination of one or more malfunction indicator lamps, a loss of windshield wiper function, a loss of exterior lighting, a loss of horn function and/or unintended turn signal activation. Risk Electrical malfunctions such as windshield wipers that may not work in the rain and lights that may not work at night increase the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional sealing protection to prevent water from entering the body control module and its connectors. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U36.
NHTSA campaign 18V205000 reported Mar 29, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Visibility

U24
1,505 vehicles 98% reported repaired built Apr 12, 2017 – Aug 28, 2017
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The software for the wiper motor may incorrectly interpret the wiper motor as overheating, limiting the windshield wipers to operating only at the low-speed setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." Risk Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U24.
NHTSA campaign 18V147000 reported Mar 6, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

T84
216 vehicles 100% reported repaired built Nov 14, 2017 – Nov 23, 2017
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The braking system on these vehicles may have been filled with contaminated brake fluid, possibly damaging the system and affecting its performance. Risk A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the braking system, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is T84.
NHTSA campaign 17V823000 reported Dec 20, 2017 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Stelvio

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2018 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Alfa Romeo publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Alfa Romeo’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
132complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 3 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

83 per 10,000 built · Alfa Romeo reported 15,876 Stelvio built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2018: 9 · 2019: 7 · 2020: 8 · 2021: 6 · 2022: 2 · 2023: 7 · 2024: 21 · 2025: 27 · 2026: 45

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System → 57
Engine 44
Electrical System 42
Unspecified 17
Power Train 12
Service Brakes 10

In depth: fuel system problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle suddenly loss motive power and failed to accelerate. The failure occurred intermittently however, the failure mostly occurred while starting the vehicle.
Fuel/Propulsion System at 20,000 miles Feb 25, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11397943
Alfa Romeo USA is in my opinion hiding a constant problem they have with stelvios. The oil turbo line has a faulty oring and leaks oil onto engine which causes smoke that can not be healthy to breathe in. I have talked to severa Alfa dealers in service depts and they confirm to me that they have fixed numerous stelvios with this problem.
Engine at 50,000 miles Feb 17, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11396594
There was a issue with my vehicle turning on fine then once I got down the road it started to not go it completely stopped in mid drive on me and the engine light and oil light going crazy. It started sounding bad this has happened 3 times it shouldn't be happening on a 2018 that's been up to date on maintenance.
Service Brakes at 65,000 miles Feb 12, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11395879
The car won't get up to speed like it post to. It takes forever for the car to get up to 30mphs. They say it's a oil sensor problem
Electronic Stability Control at 65,473 miles Oct 21, 2020 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11365495
This car has been in the service department more than 8 times with cracked radiator, electrical problems and recalls. It has come to a dead stop on major highway and almost killed US
Electrical System at 28,957 miles Apr 22, 2020 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11321911
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact sated that the forward collision detection system failed. While driving over a bridge, the automatic braking system engaged independently with no hazard ahead. The contact also stated that the adaptive cruise control detection system activated incorrectly.
Forward Collision Avoidance at 11,500 miles Oct 11, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11267958

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Alfa Romeo itself: 16 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 17 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 101 per 100,000 built. Every Stelvio model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 44k

miles, typically

Half the 50 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 13,000 and 75,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 9
10k–20k 8
20k–30k 4
30k–40k 2
40k–50k 3
50k–60k 4
60k–70k 6
70k–80k 2
80k–90k 5
90k–100k 3
100k–150k 4
150k + 0

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Fuel/Propulsion System1870,0002.19×
Engine1465,0001.3×
Electrical System1328,9571.28×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2018-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported later: fuel/propulsion system (2.19×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 2 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Stellantis warranty extension (117) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 144
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-10
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 142 service bulletins, 2 warranty extensions

Most often about: Electrical System, Equipment, Engine, Structure, Power Train.

  • 22D Combo Rev1 Warranty extension
    2026-09-10 · Electrical System
  • Emissions Recall 22D - On Board Diagnostics - Dealer Notification (Revision 1)
  • 22D Combo Warranty extension
    2026-09-02 · Electrical System
  • Emissions Recall 22D - On Board Diagnostics - Dealer Notification
  • 112842 Service bulletin
    2026-06-18 · Engine
  • BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD
  • 2623000037 REV. A Service bulletin
    2026-06-05 · Structure — Body
  • Condensation Or Water Infiltration In Headlights, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Turn Signals, Fog Lights, Taillights. Rev A
  • S2623000037 Service bulletin
    2026-05-28 · Structure — Body
  • Condensation Or Water Infiltration In Headlights, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Turn Signals, Fog Lights, Taillights.
  • 01-001-26 Service bulletin
    2026-05-16 · 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.
  • S2621000003 REV. A Service bulletin
    2026-03-09 · Power Train
  • The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1DB7, P1B13.
  • S1408000384 REV. J Service bulletin
    2026-03-04 · Electrical System
  • Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0299
P0299 on Alfa Romeo →		The turbocharger or supercharger is not making the boost the computer asked for.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins · 2 owner reports
P0513
P0513 on Alfa Romeo →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P0300
P0300 on Alfa Romeo →		Misfire detected, but not isolated to one cylinder.Electrical System · Ignition coils →2 bulletins · 1 owner report
P0302
P0302 on Alfa Romeo →		Cylinder 2 is misfiring.Electrical System · Ignition coils →2 bulletins · 1 owner report
P0303
P0303 on Alfa Romeo →		Cylinder 3 is misfiring.Electrical System · Ignition coils →2 bulletins · 1 owner report
P008A
P008A on Alfa Romeo →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine2 owner reports
P0301
P0301 on Alfa Romeo →		Cylinder 1 is misfiring.Electrical System · Ignition coils →2 bulletins
P0304
P0304 on Alfa Romeo →		Cylinder 4 is misfiring.Electrical System · Ignition coils →2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio failed the emissions check on 7.2% of first inspections — higher than the 3.0% for every 2018 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.1% (every 2018 vehicle: 1.9%).

New York inspections 7.2%

failed emissions

557 initial inspections of 540 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2018 StelvioEvery 2018 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check7.2%3.0%556
Failed the safety inspection1.1%1.9%557
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0%0.22%557
Miles driven a year9,05610,002odometer at inspection
Average odometer75,05482,833odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2018 vehicle” is every 2018 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Stelvio by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 A 0 0 24 mpg2025 B 2 2 24 mpg2024 B 3 2 25 mpg2023 B 4 6 25 mpg2022 B 3 7 25 mpg2021 C 6 7 25 mpg2020 D 6 19 25 mpg2019 F 8 36 25 mpg2018 this page F 11 132 24 mpg

Common questions about the 2018 Stelvio

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 11 recall campaigns for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The most serious on file is 25V586000, covering Fuel System, Gasoline. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. The manufacturer's own estimate for when a fix would be ready: July 2026. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it F (57/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

Across the 2 EPA-rated configurations of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, the best EPA combined figure is 24 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

Transport Canada measured it at 184.6 in long, 74.8 in wide (body, without mirrors), 65.0 in tall, on a 111.0 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 3,660–3,858 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, most often about fuel/propulsion system, engine, electrical system. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 3 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

The EPA smog rating for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 3 out of 10. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-II ULEV125, California LEV-III ULEV125, Federal Tier 3 Bin 125, Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 110 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

The manufacturer has filed 144 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, most often covering electrical system, equipment, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-09-10. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio failed the emissions check on 7.2% of first inspections — higher than the 3.0% for every 2018 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.1% (every 2018 vehicle: 1.9%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations2 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates2 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls11NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints132NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratingsnoneNHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe.
Service bulletins144NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA12 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2026 Stelvio The Stelvio model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Recalls Every Alfa Romeo recall on file All campaigns filed against Alfa Romeo vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Stelvio by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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