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Alfa Romeo Stelvio reliability

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 11.3% of 2,544 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.

Up to 5 years old
11.3% failed their MOT
Better than most
From 2,544 MOT tests of Alfa Romeo Stelvios this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 67% more oftenMechanical brake components3% vs 1.8%
Fails 44% more oftenTyre tread depth2.3% vs 1.6%Fix about £90
Advised 82% more oftenMechanical brake components22% vs 12.1%
Safety recalls

11 DVSA recalls for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2025/4967 May 2025Built 2024–2025Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio. Lane Keep Assist acoustic signal

Vehicle reliability and your safety are a major concern for Alfa Romeo. On a number of Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles there is a requirement to update the software of the Instrument Panel Cluster. This is required to ensure that the acoustic emergency signal sounds after the Lane Keep Assist system is deactivated and ensure it complies with the regulatory requirements.

Fix: The free of charge repair is the Alfa Romeo retailer will update the vehicle software. Alfa Romeo ref: F538.

Recalled models: STELVIO · 252 vehicles

R/2023/20511 Jul 2023Built 2017–2020Affected vehicles equipped with the option BRM (carbon ceramic matrix brakes) may face a braking management issue due to unexpected control unit signals. This may potentially lead to a carbon ceramic disc rupture with a resultant risk of loss or degradation of braking performance.

Affected vehicles equipped with the option BRM (carbon ceramic matrix brakes) may face a braking management issue due to unexpected control unit signals. This may potentially lead to a carbon ceramic disc rupture with a resultant risk of loss or degradation of braking performance.

Fix: Reprogramme the BSM (Braking System Module) with updated Software.

Recalled models: STELVIO · 100 vehicles

R/2022/2159 Sept 2022Built 2020–2022The automatic headlight position sensors may not have been calibrated

The automatic headlight position sensors may not have been calibrated and therefore the function does not comply with the requirements of ECE R48

Fix: Recalibration of the automatic headlight position sensors and alignment of the headlights.

Recalled models: STELVIO · 973 vehicles

R/2021/43125 Jan 2022Built 2020–2021Possibility of a fuel leak from the fuel pressure and temperature sensor

Due to a production nonconformity there may be the possibility of a fuel leak from the fuel pressure and temperature sensor.

Fix: Replace the front fuel supply pipe and sensor.

Recalled models: STELVIO · 157 vehicles

R/2021/29810 Sept 2021Built 2021The vehicle may not comply with ECE Regulation 16 Amendment 07 where all seats must be equipped with a safety belt reminder function with visual and audible indication of seat belt status.

The vehicle may not comply with ECE Regulation 16 Amendment 07 where all seats must be equipped with a safety belt reminder function with visual and audible indication of seat belt status.

Fix: Conduct a software update to ensure the seat belt indication is available for all occupied seats.

Recalled models: STELVIO · 37 vehicles

R/2021/0535 Mar 2021Built 2020A possibilty of the rear brake discs having micro cracks

There is a possibility of the rear brake discs having micro-cracks.

Fix: Replace the rear brake discs.

Recalled models: STELVIO QV QUADRIFOGLIO · 7 vehicles

R/2019/37917 Jan 2020Built 2018–2019The seats may not lock in the correct position

The seats may not lock in the correct position.

Fix: Check and replace the seat frame if necessary

Recalled models: STELVIO · 57 vehicles

R/2019/29727 Sept 2019Built 2016–2019More fuel than actually present in the tank could be displayed on the instrument panel .

More fuel than actually present in the tank could be displayed on the instrument panel

Fix: Update the software of the control module which governs fuel level management

Recalled models: STELVIO · 2,402 vehicles

R/2019/19123 Jul 2019Built 2016–2019Undesired acceleration of the vehicle may occur whilst active cruise control is operational

Undesired acceleration of the vehicle may occur whilst active cruise control is operational.

Fix: Update the software in the brake system module.

Recalled models: STELVIO · 493 vehicles

R/2018/12414 May 2018Built 2016–2018Some electrical components may malfunction due to water infiltration

On some Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles due to a potential nonconformity some electric-electronic components may malfunction as a result of water infiltrations and their performance may be compromised. The vehicle may not function as the driver expects it to during use including unintended activation and opening of the rear liftgate door at vehicle speeds up to 3.1 MPH. An unintended activation and opening of the rear liftgate door may result in a loss of unrestrained cargo. Lost cargo may create a road hazard and could cause a following vehicle to crash without prior warning.

Fix: Sealing and/or application of sealants in specific places will ensure full parts conformity is restored.

Recalled models: STELVIO · 1,451 vehicles

R/2018/01212 Mar 2018Built 2017Brake and/or clutch system components may become damaged by mineral oil

The brake/clutch system components may be damaged and system performance may decay as a result of the potential presence of mineral oil in the brake-clutch fluid because the components are not compatible with mineral oil. As a result brake/clutch system performance may deteriorate.

Fix: Replace the components in the brake-clutch system.

Recalled models: STELVIO · 11 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Alfa Romeo Stelvio before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.
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