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Should you buy a used Alfa-Romeo Stelvio?

Whether a used Alfa-Romeo Stelvio is a good buy depends on the individual vehicle, not the model. Three checks matter before you pay: the NHTSA recall lookup by VIN for open recalls, the seller’s service and accident records, and an independent pre-purchase inspection of that specific vehicle. This page lists the most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for the Alfa-Romeo Stelvio and what an inspector checks.

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the Alfa-Romeo Stelvio, model years 2016–2024, most often listing service brakes and equipment. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so any individual vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. The most recent campaign on file is 25V667000 (October 2025, back over prevention).

Which systems do Alfa-Romeo Stelvio recalls affect?

Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.

What are the most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for the Alfa-Romeo Stelvio?

Showing the 12 most recent of 18 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

25V667000NHTSA report received October 2025Model years: 2020–2024

NHTSA campaign 25V667000: Alfa-Romeo Stelvio back over prevention recall

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."

Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the radio, as necessary.

25V586000NHTSA report received September 2025Model years: 2018–2019

NHTSA campaign 25V586000: Alfa-Romeo Stelvio fuel system recall

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.

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

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge.

24V943000NHTSA report received December 2024Model years: 2019–2020

NHTSA campaign 24V943000: Alfa-Romeo Stelvio service brakes recall

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.

Consequence: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and repair, the brake booster connection, as necessary, free of charge.

24V857000NHTSA report received November 2024Model years: 2023

NHTSA campaign 24V857000: Alfa-Romeo Stelvio equipment recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 24V-512. The tire size information on the tire placard is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: Incorrect tire information can result in installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): FCA will mail corrected tire placard labels.

24V510000NHTSA report received July 2024Model years: 2018–2024

NHTSA campaign 24V510000: Alfa-Romeo Stelvio air bags recall

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.

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

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge.

24V512000NHTSA report received July 2024Model years: 2021–2024

NHTSA campaign 24V512000: Alfa-Romeo Stelvio equipment recall

Chrysler (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."

Consequence: Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): FCA will mail corrected tire placards and manufacturer overlay labels.

23V382000NHTSA report received May 2023Model years: 2018–2020

NHTSA campaign 23V382000: Alfa-Romeo Stelvio service brakes recall

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.

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

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the brake system module (BSM) software, free of charge.

21V878000NHTSA report received November 2021Model years: 2020–2021

NHTSA campaign 21V878000: Alfa-Romeo Stelvio fuel system recall

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.

Consequence: A 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.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge.

21V309000NHTSA report received May 2021Model years: 2019–2021

NHTSA campaign 21V309000: Alfa-Romeo Stelvio service brakes recall

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.

Consequence: The loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the ABS HCU, free of charge.

21V221000NHTSA report received March 2021Model years: 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V221000: Alfa-Romeo Stelvio air bags recall

Chrysler (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.

Consequence: An incomplete deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag inflatable curtain assembly, free of charge.

19V551000NHTSA report received July 2019Model years: 2018–2019

NHTSA campaign 19V551000: Alfa-Romeo Stelvio electrical system recall

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.

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

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge.

19V148000NHTSA report received March 2019Model years: 2018–2019

NHTSA campaign 19V148000: Alfa-Romeo Stelvio forward collision avoidance recall

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.

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

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge.

What does a pre-purchase inspection cover on a used Alfa-Romeo Stelvio?

The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:

Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Compare Bronze, Silver and Gold. The core inspection is the same at each tier; Silver and Gold add instrumented measurements.

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Common questions about buying a used Alfa-Romeo Stelvio

How many recalls does the Alfa-Romeo Stelvio have?

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the Alfa-Romeo Stelvio, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should an inspector check on a used Alfa-Romeo Stelvio?

Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: service brakes, equipment, electrical system, air bags, fuel system, engine and engine cooling. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.

Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Alfa-Romeo Stelvio recall was done?

No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.

Can you inspect a Alfa-Romeo Stelvio at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?

Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.

How much does a Alfa-Romeo Stelvio pre-purchase inspection cost?

A pre-purchase inspection of a Alfa-Romeo Stelvio through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.

Where can I book a Alfa-Romeo Stelvio pre-purchase inspection?

Vehicle Inspectors matches buyers with independent inspectors nationwide. Local pages for cities with active inspectors:

Recall data from NHTSA recall records (NHTSA public recalls API), retrieved 2026-08-27. Vehicle Inspectors is not affiliated with Alfa-Romeo. A recall is not a defect finding on any individual vehicle.

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A vetted independent inspector usually goes to the seller’s location and documents the actual condition. Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449.

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