Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Recall R/2018/012: Brake And/or Clutch System Components May Become Damaged By Mineral Oil, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- 8216
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Giulia, Stelvio vehicles built between 14 November 2017 and 15 December 2017. The brake/clutch system components may be damaged and system performance may decay as a result of the potential presence of mineral oil in the brake-clutch fluid because the components are not compatible with mineral oil. The dealer will replace the components in the brake-clutch system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake/clutch system components may be damaged and system performance may decay as a result of the potential presence of mineral oil in the brake-clutch fluid because the components are not compatible with mineral oil. As a result brake/clutch system performance may deteriorate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE AND/OR CLUTCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS MAY BECOME DAMAGED BY MINERAL OIL Defect: The brake/clutch system components may be damaged and system performance may decay as a result of the potential presence of mineral oil in the brake-clutch fluid because the components are not compatible with mineral oil. As a result brake/clutch system performance may deteriorate. Remedy: Replace the components in the brake-clutch system.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake and/or clutch system components may become damaged by mineral oil.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the components in the brake-clutch system.
Are You Affected?
Giulia, Stelvio built between 14 November 2017 and 15 December 2017 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 11 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Alfa Romeo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Alfa Romeo.
- Book with any franchised Alfa Romeo dealer, quoting the campaign code 8216 or the DVSA reference R/2018/012. See how to get a Alfa Romeo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giulia, StelvioAlfa romeo Giulia and Stelvio. lane keep assist acoustic signal | Low | R/2025/496 | |
| Giulia, StelvioAffected vehicles equipped with the option BRM (carbon ceramic matrix brakes) may face a braking management issue due to unexpected control unit signals. This may potentially lead to a carbon ceramic disc rupture with a resultant risk of loss or degradation of braking performance | Urgent | R/2023/205 | |
| Giulia, StelvioThe automatic headlight position sensors may not have been calibrated | Book soon | R/2022/215 | |
| Giulia, StelvioPossibility of a fuel leak from the fuel pressure and temperature sensor | Urgent | R/2021/431 | |
| Giulia, StelvioThe vehicle may not comply with ECE Regulation 16 Amendment 07 where all seats must be equipped with a safety belt reminder function with visual and audible indication of seat belt status | Urgent | R/2021/298 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2017/268 on 30 Nov 2017, for front seat belt pretensioner could malfunction during deployment. The one launched after it was R/2018/124 on 14 May 2018, for some electrical components may malfunction due to water infiltration. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/012, launched 12 March 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.