Alfa Romeo Stelvio years to avoid
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio years to avoid are 2018, 2019, 2020 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
344
Total complaints
18
Recall campaigns
2018–2025
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Stelvio years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 216 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 56 | |
| 2020 | High complaint rate | 36 |
Every Stelvio year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 9 | 6 | |
| 2020avoid | 36 | 6 | |
| 2019avoid | 56 | 8 | |
| 2018avoid | 216 | 11 |
Common questions
What are the worst Alfa Romeo Stelvio years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Stelvio years to avoid are 2018, 2019, 2020. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Stelvio years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Alfa Romeo Stelvio have?
Across all model years, the Stelvio has 18 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 344 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.