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Alfa Romeo StelvioModel year report

2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,750miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
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 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and other or unknown (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,750 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 136 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the pressure sensor 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.

Example complaints

Engine: “The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35–45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The “Do Not Drive” message was displayed. The contact called an independent mechanic and was referred to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V878000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. …”

NHTSA complaint #11557902, filed 2023-12, 32,500 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle occasionally stalled. The contact stated that the message “ Throttle System Service Required” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump and fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V878000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11696144, filed 2025-10, 69,000 miles

Other or unknown: “As I am merging onto the highway during high traffic, I hear what sounded like a shotgun/explosion. I immediately swerve to the side of the highway, scared, alarmed, and in fear of causing a major accident. As I inspected the car, I noticed no damage to the body but only to find my sunroof glass was shattered. According to the experts, they stated there is no apparent impact zone, and if there was, it would show damage inconsistent to what actually occurred here. …”

NHTSA complaint #11438167, filed 2021-10

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V667000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the dealer stated that normal recalls typically took a year for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11696095, filed 2025-10

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,500 and 69,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–5050%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20212023202532026
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 2021 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 2021 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. 136 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 136 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
201813344,50011—24Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Alfa Romeo Stelvio model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2021 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 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio get?

The EPA rates the 2021 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 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,750 miles and the middle half falls between 32,500 and 69,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.