Model year guide

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio at a glance

Safety recalls11
Owner complaints115
Combined19–24 mpg
Typical price$31,697

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

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recalls 11

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings NHTSA Campaign #18V635000 · 14/09/2018

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.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U99.

Electrical System:wiring NHTSA Campaign #18V636000 · 14/09/2018

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.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA4.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #19V551000 · 25/07/2019

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.

Fix: Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Alfa Romeo's number for this recall is V84.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control NHTSA Campaign #19V148000 · 01/03/2019

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.

Fix: Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service 1-800-853-1403. The Alfa Romeo number for this recall is V27.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic NHTSA Campaign #17V823000 · 20/12/2017

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.

Fix: Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the braking system, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is T84.

Equipment:electrical NHTSA Campaign #18V205000 · 29/03/2018

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.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional sealing protection to prevent water from entering the body control module and its connectors. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is …

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate NHTSA Campaign #18V203000 · 29/03/2018

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.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional protection against water leaking into the liftgate wiring connectors and switch, free of charge. The recall began April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is …

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor NHTSA Campaign #18V147000 · 06/03/2018

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."

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U24.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic NHTSA Campaign #23V382000 · 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.

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #24V510000 · 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #25V586000 · 09/09/2025

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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 7, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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.

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio common problems

Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
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.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio MPG & running costs

Combined19–24 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,875

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio worth?

Low
$28,986
Typical price
$31,697
High
$33,499

From 5 comparable 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,375
Fuel only$19,375
Per mile$0.26

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.

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio trims & engines on record

Trims
Ti Sport · Base · Ti Lusso · Sport
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 280 hp

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles on record

Other Alfa Romeo Stelvio model years

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2018 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 free.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio get?

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio worth?

Comparable 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio listings run roughly $28,986–$33,499, typically around $31,697 (from 5 vehicles).

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