DecodedCars2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- Base/Ti, Quadrifoglio
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 280 hp
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 24 combined · 22 city / 28 hwy
- Length
- 184.6 in
- Curb weight
- 3,660–3,858 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 35 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 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), 6% worse than the 2025 small SUV average of 25.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,400 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the visibility.
What changed for 2025
- Engine dropped: 2.9L 6-cyl turbo
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Stelvio →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Cassino, Frosinone
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2025 Stelvio configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base/Ti | 184.6 in | 74.8 in | 65 in | 111 in | 63.4 / 65 in | 3,660 lb | 52/48 |
| Quadrifoglio | 184.6 in | 74.8 in | 65 in | 111 in | 63.4 / 65 in | 3,858 lb | 53/47 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stelvio AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | -6% | $3,400 | 364 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Similar 2025 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio (this car) | 24 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | 337 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2025 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 9 |
| 2025 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2025 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Audi Q5 | 26 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 BMW X1 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention › Display Function · Oct 7, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V667000 · 62,910 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The printed circuit board and software for the rearview camera may contain defects that cause the rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the radio, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the rearview camera software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A2C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Seat Belts › Front · Jul 3, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V510000 · 337,128 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
- Risk
- A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
Not every 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 2 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 22,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Stelvio years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Stelvio | 24 | 184.6 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Stelvio | 25 | 184.6 in | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Stelvio | 25 | 184.6 in | Not rated | 4 | 6 |
| 2022 Stelvio | 25 | 184.6 in | Not rated | 3 | 7 |
| 2021 Stelvio | 25 | 184.6 in | Not rated | 6 | 7 |
| 2020 Stelvio | 25 | 184.6 in | Not rated | 6 | 19 |
| 2019 Stelvio | 25 | 184.6 in | Not rated | 8 | 36 |
| 2018 Stelvio | 24 | 184.6 in | Not rated | 11 | 132 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Alfa Romeo. How we calculate this →