The most-reported Stelvio run is ZASFAKNN7J7 (2018 builds) with 9 complaints, 3.6× the typical run. Engine problems make up 20% of reports; 2018 is the worst model year at 2.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for Stelvio model years 2018–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has 72 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 20% of every Stelvio complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZASFAKNN7J7•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| ZASFAKPN6J7•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| ZASFAKNN4J7•••••• | 2018 | 1 | — | |
| ZASFAKNNXJ7•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| ZASFAKAN4J7•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| ZASPAKBN4K7•••••• | 2019 | — | 1 | |
| ZASFAKBN7J7•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| ZASFAKANXJ7•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| ZASFAKAN2J7•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| ZASFAKBNXJ7•••••• | 2018 | 1 | — | |
| ZASFAKNN9J7•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| ZASFAKAN7J7•••••• | 2018 | — | — |
Each of the other 60 Stelvio runs has 4 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 73 Stelvio VINs so far, most often 2021, 2024, 2020 builds; 4 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Alfa Romeo Stelvio the gap between build years is 2.8×: a 2018 car draws 2.8 complaints per run, a 2020 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 34 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 130 | 46 | 2 |
Heaviest year here is 2018 at 2.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2020 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 20% of everything Alfa Romeo Stelvio owners report: Engine, 55 of 177 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | — | 2 | |
| Electrical System | — | 4 | |
| Fuel System | — | — | |
| Gasoline | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 18 recall campaigns on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio; the 6 below cover build years 2018 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 24V510000 | Air Bags:frontal | 2018–2025 |
| 25V667000 | Back Over Prevention:display Function | 2020–2025 |
| 24V512000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2021–2024 |
| 21V309000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2019–2021 |
| 23V382000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2018–2020 |
| 21V878000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:pressure Sensor | 2020–2021 |
24V510000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2018: 6 years on the road before the recall.
The Stelvio against its rivals
The Stelvio draws 2.5 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Jeep Wrangler 4.7 and the Honda CR-V 3.7.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 177 | 72 | 2.8% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Jeep Wrangler | 14,316 | 3,055 | 3.2% | |
| Honda CR-V | 14,848 | 4,017 | 5.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 177 reports on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Alfa Romeo Stelvio | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 177 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 5 (2.8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 4 (2.3%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 52% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio share of that is 177 complaints over 72 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Alfa Romeo Stelvio VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 177 NHTSA complaints from 72 Stelvio runs and 18 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Stelvio production run has the most complaints?
ZASFAKNN7J7, a 2018 build, with 9 complaints. The typical Stelvio run has 2.5.
Which Stelvio years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2018 is heaviest at 2.8 complaints per run and 2020 lightest at 1.
Does the Stelvio get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
Yes: 2.5 complaints per production run for the Stelvio against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many Stelvio complaints involve a crash?
2.8% of 177 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.
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