2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: check engine light

Filed Aug 24, 2026 · Electrical · NY

1. COMPONENT FAILED & INSPECTION: The transmission ground strap (uninsulated, bare braided copper cable) completely corroded/severed from environmental decay. This open ground circuit forced high engine-cranking currents into secondary low-voltage paths, causing an extreme thermal surge that melted and shorted out the main engine compartment wiring harness. Both failed components are preserved by the owner and are available for forensic inspection upon request. 2. SAFETY RISK: This manufacturing flaw causes a severe thermal fire hazard and an instantaneous, catastrophic loss of all vehicle propulsion, power steering, braking assist, and lighting systems while operating on public roadways. This abrupt deactivation threatens occupant safety and surrounding traffic by risking high-speed highway collisions or engine bay fires without warning. 3. CONFIRMATION: The exact failure cascade was formally diagnosed, itemized, and verified by Maranello Alfa Romeo of [XXX] ([XXX]) under a repair estimate of $7,203.10. 4. INSPECTIONS: Formally inspected by factory-certified technicians at the local authorized dealership center. No insurance, police, or outside authority investigations have occurred yet, as the car was towed immediately to avoid an active open highway fire. 5. SYMPTOMS & WARNINGS: There were absolutely no warning lamps, messages, check engine lights, or symptoms prior to the incident. Failure occurred instantly on XXX. The vulnerability was hidden from plain sight until the primary ground pathway severed completely during engine startup. 6. MANUFACTURER KNOWLEDGE: Alfa Romeo engineering has recognized this danger on 2017-early 2023 models, releasing a redesigned, fully sheathed/insulated ground cable (Part No. 68648999AA) to prevent this environmental decay. The consumer was never proactively notified of this critical safety vulnerability INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 24, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · 93,400 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). Additionally, the contact was unable to renew the registration due to the open recall. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts for the recall repair were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a reference number, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 93,400.

Filed Jan 20, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · NJ

the vehicle has developed the exact symptoms described in the recall, including: Loss of power Check Engine Light Excessive oil consumption Electronic throttle control warnings / drivability issues My authorized dealer has confirmed that the recall is open but states parts are not available. This leaves me with an unsafe and unreliable vehicle.

Filed Dec 16, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · OH

The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal, and the check engine warning light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with an EVAP system leak; however, the origin of the leak could not be determined. The contact stated that the vehicle later failed to start, and both the check engine and auto Start/Stop warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a defective fuel pump, and the fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred a month later. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after multiple attempts. The contact left the vehicle and returned to the vehicle the following day. The contact managed to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure recurred two days later. The contact later received a recall notice for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was notified of the failure but refused to acknowledge the recall. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 4, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · 62,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to drive forward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed oil solenoid and battery failure. The contact was informed that the oil solenoid and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred a month later. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The contact was informed that the engine bolt needed to be cleaned, and the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact researched the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel system, Gasoline); however, the parts were unavailable for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the recall. In addition, the contact was without a vehicle because of the unrepaired recall. The contact stated that the dealer never mentioned the unrepaired recall and attempted to perform a temporary repair. The contact stated that whenever the check engine warning light illuminated on Alfa Romeo vehicles, the vehicle remained undrivable until the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was undrivable and had been undriveable since June 2024. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. The VIN was unavailable.