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Alfa Romeo Stelvio check engine light comes on

41 of the 220 owner complaints about the Alfa Romeo Stelvio describe check engine light, most of them for the 2018 model year.

owner complaints
41
worst model year
2018
typical mileage
82,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

By model year

Often reported together

Loss of power 11Fuel pump 9Stalling 7Start-stop 6Won't shift 5Engine failure 3

Trouble codes mentioned

P0299 2P008A 2U1702 1P0191 1P00B7 1C0076 1C0051 1

What owners say

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Engine · CA

It all started went for routine oil change 2018 alfa romeo stelvio at alfa dealer ship. Drove off car was shaking called dealership ask to return same day the car shaking again engine light throttle and other lights lit up like Christmas tree Was told oil system issue. After completed the car never drove the same the engine throttle light never turned off and the on and off start button stop working. I've been to dealership many times all bad experiences after routine oil. I don't drive the car much because I'm afraid the car will stall or I'm going to crash due to no engine power. Nearly crashed onto a family head on multiple times at the intersection while turning because engine power cut off and hit from behind on freeway my stelvio list engine power. You never know when engine power gives out make a loud roaring sound 5-6 secs like wants to explode while my foot all way down on gas pedal. Auto service manager states seen a high rise with oil system pressure and replacement. Please review and open recall for oil pump replacement before someone gets injured or fatalities. This is safety issue. I called Alfa Romero they decline to help me out of good will because my car is 2018 . There are others same year, make and model on Alfa Romero Community website and Facebook Alfa Romeo all discussing oil pump issue and other engine light igniting and Codes PO6DD-OOl. The dealership wants me to pay 7000 dollars to replace oil pump but I can not afford I'm the household. 59 cases including myself reported to you all for oil system pressure. This is a manufacturer issue not human error. Alfa Romeo needs to be held accountable.

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Fuel system · AZ

My vehicle was subject to recall 93C for the fuel delivery module. Before the recall repair I had Auto Start/Stop Disabled, Service Electronic Throttle, Service Parking Brake, Check Engine Light, limp mode, and unexpected shutdowns. Bill Luke Tempe Alfa Romeo replaced the fuel pump on September 29, 2026, and the vehicle was ready September 30, 2026. The same warnings and shutdowns continued after the repair. On October 23, 2026, at approximately 93,400 miles, while driving to Walmart, I attempted a U-turn. The vehicle went into limp mode with the same warnings and completely shut down in the middle of the turn. I was able to restart it temporarily and move it to a Circle K parking lot, but when I tried to pull into a parking space it would not start. It was towed to my home in Tucson and has remained inoperable since. No crash, no injury, and no fire occurred. The loss of power while turning was a serious safety risk.

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Fuel system · TX

The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle experienced reduced power on several occasions, with the check engine warning light illuminated during the failure. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 24V510000 (Air Bags, Seat Belts) and 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer was contacted for the recall repairs and scheduled a service appointment for March 2, 2027. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs.

Filed Oct 2, 2026 · Engine, Steering · 110,351 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The vehicle was purchased and the contact was notified of an EPS failure. While driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the messages "Service Engine", "Service Throttle Body", and "Alfa Steering Torque" were displayed. The contact detected a burning coolant odor while outside the vehicle. The following day, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20–30 MPH with the RPM at high, and the coolant level fluctuating. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle but was unable to open the hood due to a fractured hood latch. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where DTC: P0299, P00B7, C0051-86, U1702-86, and C0076-68 were retrieved. The failure mileage was 110,351.

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 Aug 10, 2026 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost drive power. The message "Service Electronic Throttle" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer was contacted; however, the part to do the recall was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but was unable to state when parts would be available. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2026 · Fuel system · AZ

There is no fix for this. The fuel pump foe the Stelvio is recalled almost a year ago. The engine light comes on and the car is undriveable. I have paid for 2 new fuel pumps and control module (out of pocket) , and the check engine light will come back after a few weeks. The car is basically inoperable and bricked because of this, and Alfa has not resolved it. They should not be allowed to drag a recall out for years while owners suffer, and are in danger. Please hold Alfa Romeo accountable. It just happened again today (7/31/26) while my wife was on the highway. This is after paying thousands and thousands to resolve this whole Alfa Romeo doesn’t do anything to fix it. We are out of options.

Filed Jul 29, 2026 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · WV

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 not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power while accelerating. The check engine and throttle body warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to the recall; however, the dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2026 · Fuel system · IL

The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone however, the diagnostic results were unavailable. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 13, 2026 · Engine · MA

Engine light came on. I was told by the first dealership that the coolant was mixing with the engine oil. There was also a vehicle at the shop there for the same issue. after doing some research online, it appears that this is a bigger issue. I bought the car at 20,000 miles and this began happening around 52000 miles. Given the low mileage, this is something that should not be happening to a newer car.

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsReported September 14, 2018 · 674 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio vehicles. The engine cooling hose may have inadequate webbing material allowing a coolant leak.
Risk
A loss of coolant can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U99.

Recall number 18V635000 · Recall details

Questions about the Alfa Romeo Stelvio check engine light

Why does the check engine light come on in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

Owners who report it most often also describe sudden loss of power, fuel pump failure and engine stalls while driving, and the codes they mention most are P0299, P008A and U1702.

Which Alfa Romeo Stelvio years have check engine light problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2018 (28 complaints), 2019 (5 complaints) and 2020 (5 complaints).

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