Model year guide

2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 73 on record.

2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — representative photo
Representative photo

2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio at a glance

Safety recalls6
Owner complaints7
Combined25 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls 6

Back Over Prevention:display Function NHTSA Campaign #25V667000 · manufacturer #A2C · 07/10/2025

Chrysler (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."

Fix: Dealers 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…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages NHTSA Campaign #24V943000 · manufacturer #E0B · 19/12/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, the brake booster connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is E0B.

Seat Belts:front NHTSA Campaign #24V510000 · manufacturer #82B · 03/07/2024

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.

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic NHTSA Campaign #23V382000 · manufacturer #68A · 30/05/2023

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.

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:pressure Sensor NHTSA Campaign #21V878000 · manufacturer #Y91 · 12/11/2021

Chrysler (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.

Fix: Dealers 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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic NHTSA Campaign #21V309000 · manufacturer #Y24 · 04/05/2021

Chrysler (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.

Fix: Dealers 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Lane Departure
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,300
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,500
Fuel only$16,500
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
184.6 in
Width
74.8 in
Height
65.0 in
Wheelbase
111.0 in
Curb weight
3,660–3,858 lb
Front track
63.4 in
Rear track
65.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 113

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 113.

"CANISTER Vapor -If an issue is detected with the Evaporative System Integrity Module (ESIM) Detector and not the Vapor Canister, only replace the ESIM Detector. -Before replacing the Vapor Canister due to Hard to Fill condition, replicate the condition at the…

Bulletin 9100471 · Mar 2025

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

Bulletin S1408000384 REV.H · Electrical System · Jan 2025

Front Brake Pulsation and/or Clunk Noise

Bulletin S1705000002 REV.A · Service Brakes · Jan 2025

Forward Collision Warning (FCW), or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Warning Lamps Illuminate on The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Bulletin S2408000056 REV.A · Forward Collision Avoidance · Dec 2024

VAPOR CANISTER If an issue is detected with the EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM INTEGRITY MODULE DETECTOR and not the VAPOR CANISTER, only replace the EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM INTEGRITY MODULE DETECTOR.

Bulletin 9100469 · Dec 2024

"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…

Bulletin 01-002-24 · Engine · Nov 2024

Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub

Bulletin S228A000017 REV.A · Electrical System · Sep 2024

Forward Collision Warning (FCW), or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Warning Lamps Illuminate on The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Bulletin S2408000056 · Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System · Jun 2024

USB Software Update to 131.010.002 for RAN Radio The customer may describe the following: ? Wrong temperature information is displayed on the performance page. This bulletin involves inspecting the software level to see if the radio needs one or two USB flash…

Bulletin 0824323 · Electrical System · Nov 2023

Vehicle Cranks, No Start

Bulletin S2308000004 · Power Train · Jan 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the STELVIO. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 6

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, 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 r…

Transport Canada #2025533 · Oct 2025

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: Thi…

Transport Canada #2024548 · Aug 2024

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 th…

Transport Canada #2024390 · Jul 2024

Brakes

Issue: In certain situations, the braking system could apply too much force to the brake rotors. If this happens, the brake rotors could crack and suddenly cause reduced braking. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes. Safety Risk: Reduced braking can cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Act…

Transport Canada #2023312 · May 2023

Fuel System

Issue: On certain vehicles, the housing for the fuel line sensor could crack and leak fuel. If this happens, the engine can stall while driving. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to…

Transport Canada #2021700 · Nov 2021

Brakes

Issue: On a small number of vehicles equipped with the carbon ceramic material (CCM) brake option, the rear brake discs could fracture. If this happens, brake performance would be reduced. Safety Risk: Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to ta…

Transport Canada #2020555 · Nov 2020

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a luxury crossover SUV produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2016. As a D-segment model it slots above the smaller Tonale model in the marque's SUV range. It was first revealed at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show and entered production at the Cassino Plant at the end of 2016. In 2018 it was Alfa Romeo's best-selling model, with roughly 43,000 sold that year. In 2024, it had fallen behind the Tonale in the U.S. as sales dropped to just 3,162 from 12,043 in 2018.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles on record

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2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

Across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio get?

The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (22 city / 29 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.