2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Uconnect infotainment system's privacy policy, accessible at driveuconnect.com/privacy, governs data handling for connected services but explicitly states it may change without notice and lacks fu...

Owners frequently report sudden cascades of warning lights for engine, ESC, throttle control, transmission, AST, and other systems, often with power loss or vibration, triggered by cold weather, batte...

The electronic throttle control system triggers 'Service Electronic Throttle Control' warnings, often with start/stop unavailability and power loss, even unrelated to maintenance like brake work. Code...

The auto start-stop system frequently shows 'unavailable' messages, fails to restart smoothly with jerking or excessive cranking, kills climate control, and is sluggish in traffic. Owners often disabl...

Front parking sensors beep excessively and continuously, even in rain, when parked, or with cars 10 feet away; override button auto-deactivates after a minute. Owners find them overly sensitive for no...

Frequent, unavoidable notifications nag about lacking 'assist call' subscription or OTA software updates every startup or every 10 minutes. These clutter the interface and cannot be easily dismissed.

The connected telematics box repeatedly displays 'Alfa Connect box requires service' on startup, even after dealer software updates, prompting unnecessary service visits. It persists across multiple s...

The driver attention monitor falsely triggers a coffee mug alert early in the morning, mistaking normal driving for drowsiness at the wheel.

The seatbelt reminder chime is excessively loud, persistent, and increases volume with radio levels, making it impossible to ignore.

Wireless charging pad constantly nags about charging activity or foreign objects detected, even when unused.

The vehicle alarm activates randomly or with false positives, such as after fueling, driving owners crazy enough to want full disable.

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) and front collision warning systems fail, showing 'ACC unavailable service required'; cleaning sensors provides no fix.

The infotainment system, which controls audio, navigation, and vehicle settings, is frequently described as slow, sluggish, and unresponsive with significant delays when navigating menus or interactin...

The rearview backup camera provides dim, low-resolution images, especially in low light or wet conditions, making it hard to see while reversing and often forcing drivers to turn around manually.

The MyAlfaRomeo online portal, used for software updates and account management, fails to allow new account creation or login, claiming emails are already registered without access.

When streaming music via Bluetooth, the infotainment display lags in updating track names, album info, and progress, often showing outdated information.

After a dealership service for a radio recall, the infotainment system stops recognizing Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, with replacement radio failing to resolve it.

The door's lock/unlock buttons do not illuminate when opening the door at night, causing drivers to fumble in the dark to find them.

Checking engine oil level requires navigating the infotainment system, which is slow and provides inaccurate readings shortly after adding oil.

The key fob lacks a function to close windows and sunroof after exiting and locking the vehicle, requiring manual operation.

The electronic gear shift knob has a confusing design that's hard to use intuitively for shifting gears.

Paddle shifters for manual gear changes have a 2-second response delay regardless of drive mode setting.

The traction control system cannot be fully disabled, limiting driver control in certain conditions.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio's auto stop-start system, which shuts off the engine at stops to save fuel, gets reset by over-the-air (OTA) software updates, forcing owners to reconfigure their preferred sett...

Owners cannot permanently disable OTA software update notifications or block the vehicle's external communication, leading to repeated unwanted prompts.

Over-the-air software updates do not resolve persistent infotainment system crashes and reboots in the Stelvio.

Alfa Romeo's terms allow remote OTA software updates to be pushed to the Stelvio without owner notification or consent, potentially disrupting vehicle operation.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio collects vehicle data including location information when Connected Services are activated, for diagnostics, POI search, emergency calls, theft notifications, and find my vehicl...

Alfa Connect stores driving records that can be shared with authorities on request. Stolen vehicle assistance discloses location, prior locations, speed, and direction to law enforcement.

Users consent to FCA US and others collecting, using, disclosing, and sharing vehicle data including location per the Uconnect Privacy Policy. Vehicle performance, location, and feature utilization da...

Wireless carriers (e.g., AT&T for Wi-Fi Hotspot) and other third parties share location and other data for location-based services as described in the Uconnect Privacy Policy.

Calls with customer care, roadside assistance, and 9-1-1 are recorded, monitored, and shared between Sprint and FCA US per legal requirements.

Third-party apps accessed via Uconnect may collect, use, or disclose personal and location data.

Sprint/FCA US can delete stored data without notice and bear no responsibility for stored or transmitted data.

Vehicle health reports collect performance data like 0-60 times, brake distances, and G-forces, which is accessible.

Uconnect Services / SiriusXM Guardian is the remote control system in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio for features like remote start and location tracking. Owners report that the provider (SiriusXM Guardian / ...

The infotainment system is the central touchscreen controlling audio, navigation, and vehicle settings. Owners report it frequently freezing, going black, shutting off, or rebooting spontaneously—ofte...

Highway Driving Assist is a driver assistance feature for semi-autonomous highway driving. Owners report it fails to activate or function properly, showing only a gray icon instead of engaging.

The DNA selector is a drive mode switch (Dynamic, Natural, Advanced Efficiency) that adjusts throttle, steering, and other parameters. It reportedly stops working, requiring repeated dealer visits whe...

Auto Start-Stop automatically shuts off the engine at stops to save fuel and restarts when accelerating. Owners report it stops functioning, contributing to ongoing electrical gremlins.

The rearview camera displays in side mirrors for backup visibility, meeting safety standards. It fails to show images properly due to a software issue or circuit board defect, prompting a recall.

Alfa Connect is the companion app for remote monitoring of tire pressure, fuel, and more. It provides flaky, inaccurate, or delayed readings that don't match actual vehicle status.

The Alfa Connect system includes features like WiFi hotspot and stolen vehicle assistance that are free during an initial trial period but then require ongoing paid subscriptions to continue using.