Federal safety data shows 11 recalls and 101 complaints for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

101

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V6360002018-14-09

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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.

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.

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19V5510002019-25-07

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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.

The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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19V1480002019-01-03

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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.

The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.

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17V8230002017-20-12

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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.

A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

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23V3820002023-30-05

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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.

An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

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24V5100002024-03-07

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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25V5860002025-09-09

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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18V6350002018-14-09

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

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.

A loss of coolant can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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18V2050002018-29-03

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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.

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.

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18V2030002018-29-03

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

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.

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.

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18V1470002018-06-03

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

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."

Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 101 issues reported over 1 model years, fuel system, gasoline problems are the most common for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Fuel System, Gasoline13

02Engine9

03Electrical System,engine,fuel/propulsion System5

04Fuel/propulsion System5

05Electrical System5

101 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio trims

19–24mpg combined

17-22city

23-28hwy

$2,400-$3,050/yr

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio delivers 19 to 24 MPG combined across 2 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Stelvio AWD - Automatic 8-spd

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city28 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average

Stelvio AWD - Automatic 8-spd

19mpg

2.9L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city23 hwy~$3,050/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the Ti Lusso Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Lusso

How does the Ti Lusso compare to other Alfa Romeo Stelvio trims?

Every Alfa Romeo Stelvio trim targets a different buyer. The 2018 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Lusso?

The Ti Lusso shares its core mechanicals with other Alfa Romeo Stelvio trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for fuel system, gasoline issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 11 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2018 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Lusso?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Lusso year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio overview compares all years side by side.

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