There are 2 owner-reported engine complaints for the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvioin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The engine cooling hose is failing and may be made of similar materials under the same recall as the Stelvio Qudrofiligo NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 18V635000. Mine has a leak which can cause a loss of coolant and cause a crash. The engine cooling hose may have inadequate webbing material allowing a coolant leak.
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant had entered the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V635000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026