Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 08/24/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (31.5% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.9× the median for that category across the 2551 model-years tracked on this site.
5 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 1 rests on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 40 · 31.5% | Recalled | Recall 18V636000 · Recall 19V551000 |
| Engine | 40 · 31.5% | Recalled | Recall 18V635000 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 28 · 22% | Recalled | Recall 25V586000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 · 18.9% | Recalled | Recall 25V586000 |
| Power Train | 12 · 9.4% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 · 7.9% | Recalled | Recall 17V823000 · Recall 23V382000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 127 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V635000 · 2018 · reported 09/14/2018
A loss of coolant can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V636000 · 2018 · reported 09/14/2018
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V551000 · 2019 · reported 07/25/2019
The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V148000 · 2019 · reported 03/01/2019
The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V823000 · 2017 · reported 12/20/2017
A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V205000 · 2018 · reported 03/29/2018
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V203000 · 2018 · reported 03/29/2018
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V147000 · 2018 · reported 03/06/2018
Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V382000 · 2023 · reported 05/30/2023
An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V510000 · 2024 · reported 07/03/2024
A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V586000 · 2025 · reported 09/09/2025
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I am submitting this complaint due to ongoing unresolved safety issues with my 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, VIN: [removed]. The vehicle has an open and…”NHTSA complaint 11714002 — filed 01/28/2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“My 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio experienced a complete electrical failure and will not start at all. The vehicle suddenly lost all functionality and remains fully…”NHTSA complaint 11700765 — filed 11/21/2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Battery has had repeated failures which have resulted in leaving driver stranded. Battery has been replaced 5 times since purchase in January 2021. Cause has…”NHTSA complaint 11692621 — filed 10/10/2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 40 of 127 NHTSA complaints (31.5%), followed by engine (40), fuel system, gasoline (28), fuel/propulsion system (24). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
127 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 08/24/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 11 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V635000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
5 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
