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2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: hesitation when accelerating

5 of the 138 complaints about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio describe hesitation when accelerating.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
4%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Hesitation when accelerating by model year

  • 2019
    2
  • 2018
    5

What owners say

Filed Jul 22, 2026 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle hesitated, shuddered, and jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. The messages "Service Engine Soon," "Service Electronic Throttle," and "Low Fuel Pump Pressure" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the failure was associated with the recall; however, the dealer confirmed that parts were unavailable, and there was no timeline for parts availability. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jun 6, 2026 · Fuel system · GA

Intermittent hesitation when accelerating

Filed Mar 16, 2026 · Fuel system · 60,545 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer confirmed that there was no fix available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 60,545.

Filed Sep 24, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · MD

1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The low-pressure fuel pump (fuel delivery module) appears to be failing, consistent with Recall 25V‑586 / Alfa Romeo Campaign 93C. This causes fuel starvation and loss of motive power. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle has experienced loss of motive power (LOMP) while driving. At times it jerks or hesitates when accelerating from a stop, and while climbing a hill it suddenly lost power, displayed a Service Electronic Throttle warning, and went into limp mode. This created a risk of being unable to accelerate safely in traffic, increasing the chance of being rear-ended or unable to merge. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. I described the symptoms to Alfa Romeo Service dept, and they told me it is related to the recall and that other customers have reported the same symptoms and warning lights. However, they advised that there is currently no remedy available, and I must wait for the fix before scheduling an appointment. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Not yet. Alfa Romeo advised that no remedy is available at this time, so the vehicle has not been formally inspected by the dealer or manufacturer. Advised not to drive long distances until fix determined. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes. Check Engine Light and Service Electronic Throttle came on as car lost power and entered limp mode with code P0299. Alfa Romeo Service Dept tech said these warnings match the recall. Rep said this shows how loss of motive power from fuel starvation manifests electronically & ECU interprets fuel starvation as underboost, which then triggers limp mode.

Filed Jun 25, 2024 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and hesitated to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after a while the vehicle restarted but drove with reduced motive power. The battery was replaced but the failure persisted. The contact scanned the vehicle with an OBD II scanner and determined that the fuel pump had failed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Questions about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio hesitation

Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

5 of 138 owner complaints about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio (4%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 2018.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

There are 0 recalls and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Check engine light 28Fuel pump 25Loss of power 17Stalling 16Start-stop 10Won't shift 10Warning lights 7Won't start 7ABS 5Engine failure 5Fire or smoke 5Headlights 5Overheating 5Water leak 5

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