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2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
55 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical6
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA7
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA25 mpg
202620252024202320222021202020192018

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Stelvio, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 7 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
StelvioGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo222925$3,100
Stelvio AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo222824$3,250
Stelvio AWDGasAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo172319$4,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43367, 43372, 43622.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

A2C
62,910 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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."RiskA rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the radio, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the rearview camera software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A2C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V667000reported Oct 7, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
▲high

Air Bags

82B
337,128 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V510000reported Jul 3, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
○minor

Equipment

81B
9,037 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."RiskIncorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.FixFCA will mail corrected tire placards and manufacturer overlay labels. Owners may bring the labels into a dealer for free installation. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 27, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024 through November 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 81B.
NHTSA campaign 24V512000reported Jul 3, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

Y91
11,419 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.FixDealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 11, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y91.
NHTSA campaign 21V878000reported Nov 12, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Y24
9 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskThe loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the ABS HCU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign 21V309000reported May 4, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
▲high

Air Bags

Y15
1,222 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. An improperly crimped clamp may allow the side curtain air bag cushion and inflator to separate, causing an incomplete deployment or preventing the deployment of the air bag.RiskAn incomplete deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.FixChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag inflatable curtain assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 19, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y15.
NHTSA campaign 21V221000reported Mar 30, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
7complaints filed

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

Filed per year: 2021: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2025: 3 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Unspecified2
Engine2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Structure1
Electrical System1
Back Over Prevention1

What owners describe

“The engine oil cooling system failed on my 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0T at approximately 45,000 miles. The failure caused engine oil to contaminate the engine coolant system, creating a brown/milky “milkshakeâ€� substance inside the coolant reservoir and throughout the cooling system. The dealership diagnosed the iss…”May 20, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V667000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was con…”Oct 28, 2025 · Back Over Prevention · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle occasionally stalled. The contact stated that the message “ Throttle System Service Requiredâ€� was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fue…”Oct 28, 2025 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA owner report

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.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

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

Other Stelvio model years

A

2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

2 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

3 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

4 recalls · 6 complaints

B

2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

3 recalls · 5 complaints

F

2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

6 recalls · 19 complaints

F

2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

8 recalls · 36 complaints

F

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

11 recalls · 128 complaints

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). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

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

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