First generation
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The most reported problem on the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is stalling, with 33 complaints, usually around 50,000 miles.
- 130owner complaints
- 11recalls
- 3involved a crash
- 48,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 11, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Stelvio doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2018 model year.
Is the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliable?
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has 130 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, less than half the median of 331 for 2018 SUVs on this site. Of the 3 Stelvio model years since 2018, it has the most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2019
- At 14 complaints for each year on the road, the 2018 runs 3.2 times the 2019 (4). That's the only adjacent model year with enough complaints to set beside it.
- Top problem
- Stalling leads with 33 of the 130 complaints (25%), ahead of misfire at 25. A quarter of the 16 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 30,000 miles, and half by about 50,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 6 of the 130 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 3 reports mention a crash, 3 mention a fire and 3 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- stalling and misfire all have recalls on the same system, and the same campaigns cover them: 18V-635. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 27, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 43 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 33 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
130 complaints is 2.1 times fewer than the median 2018 model on this site and 2.5 times fewer than the median 2018 SUV. Among the 1 Stelvio model years here it ranks 1st for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Alfa Romeo filed 144 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. 24 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Check engine light or misfire 6 bulletins · 25 complaints
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Check engine lamp/Mil lamp-on. Engine misfires.
4 more on this problem
No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
(Rev. A) Check Engine Lamp Is On, Intermittent Module CAN Private Or LIN BUS Codes
Check engine lamp on. Fault code P0244- TURBOCHARGER/SUPERCHARGER WASTEGATE SOLENOID "A" RANGE/PERFORMANCE is set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM a.k.a. ECM) after the turbocharger assembly has been replaced.
Issue includes a fault code(s) set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) for P0299, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, and/or P0304 after performing the PCM software update process for Customer Satisfaction Notification (CSN) W05.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 5 bulletins · 10 complaints
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).
Oil Change Monitor Displaying Prematurely This bulletin involves resetting the oil life monitor and if necessary changing the engine oil and filter.
3 more on this problem
USB PORT Media Hub For Android Auto and Apple Carplay issues, do not replace this part. Android Auto and Apple Carplay applications may not operate with the vehicle if an aftermarket cable is being used.
Apple Carplay Inoperative Or Not Working, Phone Not Pairing, Carplay Lockup, Freeze or Audio Concerns
RADIO [RES] New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF".
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 2 bulletins · 10 complaints
Front Brake Pulsation and/or Clunk Noise
A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer. Call Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061 before replacing the pressure transducer. If no response in 15 minutes, please proceed with repair.
Battery dies or the car will not start 8 bulletins · 9 complaints
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
No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
6 more on this problem
Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination After Key Off
No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
Issue includes a fault code set in the powertrain control module (PCM ) for U04B1-00-Invalid Data Received From Battery Monitor Module after flashing PCM for Customer Satisfaction Notification (CSN) W05.
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 2 bulletins · 8 complaints
Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
Turbo failure or loss of boost 1 bulletin · 5 complaints
Turbocharger If the turbo is being replaced for an oil leak concern, please inspect the area around the turbo oil feed o-ring for a leak. The o-ring is serviced separately and complete turbo replacement may not be necessary.
Complaints filed by year
43 complaints came in 2026. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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 report suggests that Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
All 11 recalls on the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
Stalling, with 33 of the 130 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 50,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio problems start?
Of the 58 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 20,000 miles and half by about 48,000.
Is the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio better or worse than the 2019?
Counted per year on the road, the 2018 has more complaints than the 2019: 14 a year against 4.
How many 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
6 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 18V-635. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.