Alfa Romeo Stelvio Recall R/2018/124: Some Electrical Components May Malfunction Due To Water Infiltration, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 14 May 2018
- Launched
- 1,451
- vehicles in the UK
- 8223
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Stelvio vehicles built between 16 December 2016 and 13 April 2018. On some Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles due to a potential nonconformity some electric-electronic components may malfunction as a result of water infiltrations and their performance may be compromised. The dealer will seal and/or application of sealants in specific places will ensure full parts conformity is restored. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On some Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles due to a potential nonconformity some electric-electronic components may malfunction as a result of water infiltrations and their performance may be compromised. The vehicle may not function as the driver expects it to during use including unintended activation and opening of the rear liftgate door at vehicle speeds up to 3.1 MPH. An unintended activation and opening of the rear liftgate door may result in a loss of unrestrained cargo. Lost cargo may create a road hazard and could cause a following vehicle to crash without prior warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SOME ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS MAY MALFUNCTION DUE TO WATER INFILTRATION Defect: On some Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles due to a potential nonconformity some electric-electronic components may malfunction as a result of water infiltrations and their performance may be compromised. The vehicle may not function as the driver expects it to during use including unintended activation and opening of the rear liftgate door at vehicle speeds up to 3.1 MPH. An unintended activation and opening of the rear liftgate door may result in a loss of unrestrained cargo. Lost cargo may create a road hazard and could cause a following vehicle to crash without prior warning. Remedy: Sealing and/or application of sealants in specific places will ensure full parts conformity is restored.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of unrestrained cargo.
The Fix
The dealer will seal and/or application of sealants in specific places will ensure full parts conformity is restored.
Are You Affected?
Stelvio built between 16 December 2016 and 13 April 2018 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 1,451 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.
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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 8223 or the DVSA reference R/2018/124. 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?.
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This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2018/012 on 12 Mar 2018, for brake and/or clutch system components may become damaged by mineral oil. The one launched after it was R/2019/191 on 23 Jul 2019, for undesired acceleration of the vehicle may occur whilst active cruise control is…. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/124, launched 14 May 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.