Alfa Romeo Stelvio
9 model years from 2018 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2018–2026
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 24–25 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 18 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2018 (132)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 5,606 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Stelvio in brief
The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,660 lb (Base/Ti).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway), 7% worse than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,400 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has 9 model years in our data, from 2018 to 2026, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2024 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 24 to 25 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (65), electrical system (63), fuel system, gasoline (44).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.
2018 has the most recalls (11); all years together count 18 campaigns and 211 owner complaints.
How the 2018 Stelvio compares
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.9L 6-cyl turbo) and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,660 lb (Base/Ti).
About the Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a luxury crossover SUV produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2016. As a D-segment model it slots above the smaller Tonale model in the marque's SUV range. It was first revealed at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show and entered production at the Cassino Plant at the end of 2016. In 2018 it was Alfa Romeo's best-selling model, with roughly 43,000 sold that year. In 2024, it had fallen behind the Tonale in the U.S. as sales dropped to just 3,162 from 12,043 in 2018.
From the Wikipedia article "Alfa Romeo Stelvio", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Stelvio pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Stelvio
2 owner complaints · 3 recalls
Year to avoid2018 Stelvio
132 owner complaints · 11 recalls · 3 fire reports · 3 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 7 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Stelvio changes by model year
- 2025
- Engine dropped: 2.9L 6-cyl turbo
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 9 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 184.6 in | 3,660 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 184.6 in | 3,660 lb | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 184.6 in | 3,660 lb | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 184.6 in | 3,660 lb | Not rated | 4 | 6 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 184.6 in | 3,660 lb | Not rated | 3 | 7 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 184.6 in | 3,660 lb | Not rated | 6 | 7 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 184.6 in | 3,660 lb | Not rated | 6 | 19 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 184.6 in | 3,660 lb | Not rated | 8 | 36 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 184.6 in | 3,660 lb | Not rated | 11 | 132 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Stelvio
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi Q5 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW X1 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Alfa Romeo. How we calculate this →



