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ProblemsByVin Index / 2020-ALFA-ROMEO-STELVIO / COMPLAINTS
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2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio owner complaints

7 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Listed by category, newest first within each section.

powertrain 3 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
11/10/2022 ODI #11493070.0

When leaving to go to work, I pressed the button on the gear shift to put the car into reverse and then drive. I heard something click into the cupholders as I drove. It was the gear shift button. The plastic actuator button fell off completely. It would not fit back in. I think the plastic broke. I continued to drive to work, but when I got to work, I could not put the car into reverse. I was able to pull into a space, and put it in Park (which is a different button on top of the gear shift). When I returned to my car, it was impossible to move the car out of park. Manually putting the button back on, or taping it into position did not work. There was no override (I called the dealer to verify what I should do). Trying with my fingers to push the keypad inside did not work.

11/03/2025 ODI #11697248.0

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. The tow truck driver had to climb under my vehicle and find a way to put the vehicle into neutral because the gear shifter would not engage. No to the other questions. I sat for six hours waiting for a tow truck to come because the first one that was dispatched was not able to help due to the specific circumstances.

01/16/2024 ODI #11565764.0

Please be advised that Alfa Romeo vehicles are experiencing a very large number of gear shift selecting buttons that "POP OFF" during driving and while parked and can't be driven or moved!!! This is a know reported and COMMON ISSUE according to the ALFA ROMEO SERVICE MANAGER but not a reported recall issue!!! This is unsafe and very dangerous and should be considered a recall safety issue by the manufacture, owners and public immediately!!! This small piece of equipment that just unexpectedly "POPS OFF" can cause serious injury! 2020 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO - Miles: 69866

engine 2 complaints shown

02/14/2024 72,000 mi ODI #11571913.0

The contact owns a 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the vehicle was diagnosed with a blown head gasket which resulted in engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to cover half the cost for a new engine. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. The VIN was not available.

01/11/2024 60,000 mi ODI #11564801.0

The contact owns a 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle sputtered, lost motive power, and stalled. The contact stated that after coasting to the side of the roadway, the vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the START/STOP light was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that a tune-up was needed. The dealer did not complete a tune-up. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that engine oil had mixed with coolant and then leaked into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was mad

airbags 1 complaint shown

08/11/2024 Crash ODI #11607816.0

I was in an accident that was can be contributed to my lane keeping assistance. Once the car crashed into another vehicle my airbags failed to deploy.

wheels 1 complaint shown

04/22/2021 ODI #11413429.0

Alfa romeo in detroit, mi has been contacted, and the reply after a one-day wait that the team concluded that the tire on the car is good even tried to explain that the top speed of an alfa romeo stelvio ti sport AWD can run easily 140 MPH. These continental tires rating 'h' top speed is 130 MPH. Alfa romeo's spokesperson stated that the tire on the car came from italy with these tires, so alfa romeo wants me to call the dealers and wait and see what they say. I am afraid someone could get hurt or killed from a tire blowout. The tires are continental cross section lx sport rating 'h,' and the top speed of this maker's tire is 130 MPH; however, this motorcar can and has reached 144 MPH.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-07-21. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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