2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 44%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 44% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“November 26th my car went into LOMP mode. But then restored itself. December 3rd my car went into LOMP mode again and had not recovered along with a slew of ALARMS. I have been using uber and rental cars since this issue. Highly likely this is a fuel pump issue but unable to determine as the authorized shop is 2hours away and the car will not make it there. I need a remedy I have been out of a car for months now and the recall has no remedy!”
NHTSA complaint #11718487, filed 2026-02“The car was recalled in September 2025 and there is no fix at this point. I have contacted the Alfa dealership and there is no fix. I am loosing money because the car was listed on turo and I cannot rent the car because of the recall”
NHTSA complaint #11738804, filed 2026-05“Similar to Investigation PE24000, my 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio fuel pump failed during low speed driving in a parking garage. The car was rendered inoperable and would not restart. The engine failed while driving and only due to my low speed and lack of traffic at that moment, I was able to maneuver the car safely to a stop. The dealership identified the issue as relating to the fuel pump, vey similar to the Low Pressure Fuel Pump Assembly Failure investigation PE24000 run by investigator Arnaldo Torres Diaz. …”
NHTSA complaint #11675712, filed 2025-07“I experienced an unexpected Loss of Motive Power (LOMP) event. Late afternoon traffic was fast, estimate 75-80 MPH. I attempted to change lanes get to the righthand shoulder and was very nearly involved in a high-speed collision with a semi-petroleum tank truck. He applied his brakes to avoid hitting me and started to jackknife, but regained control and continued. The truck missed by inches. At this point I had NO remaining power and was essentially coasting until I managed to cross the remaining two lanes of traffic to the shoulder emergency lane. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728569, filed 2026-04“2018 Stelvio Quad 7/2025 Taking off from a red light with multiple cars behind and beside me, my car lost power throwing multiple warning lights, swapped itself from D to N driving mode and had to be limped off the road and restarted. It would not swap modes from N . Displayed check engine light. Contacted my service manager, completed 10 restarts, issues cleared. Car would drive in all modes without issue. 2 weeks later having had no issues and assuming bad fuel, at the same light I was nearly rear ended because it did the same thing as before. …”
NHTSA complaint #11688577, filed 2025-09Related recalls
- 25V586000Sep 9, 2025Chrysler (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…Covers: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018–2019, Giulia 2017–2019
Related service bulletins
- 10175733Apr 21, 2020Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
- 10175578Mar 25, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM), also known as a PCM with the latest available software…
- 10174245Mar 25, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM), also known as a PCM with the latest available software…
- 10169219Nov 1, 2019wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
42 complaintsEngine
41 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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