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2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
66,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 22 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The part named most often is engine, with 8 complaints (42% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and fuel system (5). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 66,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 166 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 78 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “Engine light came on. I was told by the first dealership that the coolant was mixing with the engine oil. There was also a vehicle at the shop there for the same issue. after doing some research online, it appears that this is a bigger issue. I bought the car at 20,000 miles and this began happening around 52000 miles. Given the low mileage, this is something that should not be happening to a newer car.”

NHTSA complaint #11750058, filed 2026-07

Electrical system: “Ground strap is faulty. I have owned the vehicle for less than 2 years and am already on my 4th battery because the ground strap keeps draining it. The dealership is finally replacing the ground strap under my warranty but on several occasions I have been left essentially stranded away from home because the vehicle was acting completely fine then will randomly not start due to the faulty ground strap not allowing the alternator to actually charge the battery. …”

NHTSA complaint #11735819, filed 2026-05

Fuel system: “Car stalled/ went into limp mode 4 separate times for fuel pressure issue. Is not drivable, does not accelerate, throws erroneous error codes. The recall Y91 covers this issue for 2020 Stelvio. When I contact Mopar they say it is not open on my vin. How is this possible?”

NHTSA complaint #11756286, filed 2026-08

Other or unknown: “The gear shifter broke. The button on the back that you compress in order to trigger a button inside of the shifter, broke off and then the button inside got stuck. I was not able to shift gears and even though there was no other issue with the vehicle, I was stuck in a parking lot blocking other people's ability to move around me. It creates a safety hazard by not being able to shift gears to move the vehicle out of harm's way or even to be able to be towed in a safe manner. …”

NHTSA complaint #11697248, filed 2025-11

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 72,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2525%25–5050%50–7525%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 66,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

202120222024202520268
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Stelvio RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic222925$3,300
Stelvio AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic222824$3,400
Stelvio AWD2.9L 6-cyl8-speed automatic172319$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 166 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 166 bulletins →

Other model years of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20236—4—25—Too new
20228—3—25—Not enough data
2021750,7506—25—Not enough data
20201966,0006—25—Rising
20193645,0008—25Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
201813545,00011—24Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Alfa Romeo Stelvio model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 8 complaints (42% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.

Has the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio (Stelvio, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 66,000 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 72,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.