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2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Engine Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
36%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
62,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 36% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving on a highway around 3 am in dark environment, going at 63mph, the vehicle completely shut off in less than 1 second with no warning at all. Brakes failed, steering failed, engine shut off, all gauges including speedometer and tachometer stopped functioning, all electrical related functions failed, headlight and taillight shut off, unable to turn on hazard light. Right after the complete failure, I tried to restart the vehicle on the highway while still in motion but the vehicle was completely unresponsive. …”

NHTSA complaint #11320525, filed 2020-04, 8,000 miles

“I'm driving and all of a sudden - while I'm on the highway - a service engine pops up on the dashboard, and my car looses all power and drive ability. I immediately loose any gas/drive ability to accelerate or maintain legal speeds. I read about the recent recall with the fuel system and it's exactly what my car is experiencing, but somehow my VIN is both telling me that my car has a recall at one place, and then doesn't have a recall at another. …”

NHTSA complaint #11759159, filed 2026-08

“The vehicle has been in the shop since August 2025 attempting to be fixed. I have been making monthly payments and have not been offered any rental assistance or vehicle loaner assistance. My vehicle has multiple safety recalls and no current remedy.”

NHTSA complaint #11694451, filed 2025-10

“There were no warning lights prior to driving and the vehicle stopping on the highway 2 times. Now the warning lights is constant and referencing the recall from 09/2025. Still no remedy for the recall. Mopar and the Alfa Romeo dealership have not contacted me regarding fixing the problem. A class action lawsuit needs to be filed”

NHTSA complaint #11755638, filed 2026-08

“The engine cooling hose is failing and may be made of similar materials under the same recall as the Stelvio Qudrofiligo NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 18V635000. Mine has a leak which can cause a loss of coolant and cause a crash. The engine cooling hose may have inadequate webbing material allowing a coolant leak.”

NHTSA complaint #11614719, filed 2024-09

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023117%
2021229%
2020842%
20191336%
20184131%

Other parts of the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Fuel system
20 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology