2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: common problems and reliability
· 949One of the better Stelvio years.
The best Alfa Romeo Stelvio year (few owner reports). All Stelvio years
4 owner complaints, most about air bags. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 Stelvio?The 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has 4 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and seat belts. Owners most often flag electrical warning lights and gremlins traced to a weak or failing factory battery.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Stelvio years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the Stelvio?
Across the 5 Stelvio model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2022) to 130 (2018). With 4 complaints, the 2022 Stelvio sits about the same as the model's median of 7.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2022 Stelvio
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 24V512000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
air bags:frontal
Campaign 24V510000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
back over prevention:display function
Campaign 25V667000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The printed circuit board and software for the rearview camera may contain defects that cause the rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What owners report on the 949 Stelvio
Owners of this generation are overwhelmingly enthusiastic about how the Stelvio drives, looks, and feels, with many describing it as the most fun-to-drive SUV they have owned and praising its sporty dynamics and distinctive styling.
- Very frequentElectrical warning lights and gremlins traced to a weak or failing factory battery
- Very frequentDealership maintenance and parts pricing considered excessive (filters, fluids, brakes)
- RecurrentCondensation in tail light assemblies triggering warning lights and FCW deactivation
- RecurrentBrake pads and rotors wearing quickly, especially rears due to torque vectoring
- RecurrentWater intrusion/leaks on rainy days leading to electrical problems
Owner insights for the 949 Stelvio. Read the full 949 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Stelvio listings typically run $17,773–$26,284.
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