Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Recall R/2019/191: Undesired Acceleration Of The Vehicle May Occur Whilst Active Cruise Control Is…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 493
- vehicles in the UK
- 8238
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Giulia, Stelvio vehicles built between 31 March 2016 and 10 June 2019. Undesired acceleration of the vehicle may occur whilst active cruise control is operational. The dealer will update the software in the brake system module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Undesired acceleration of the vehicle may occur whilst active cruise control is operational.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNDESIRED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR WHILST ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL IS OPERATIONAL Defect: Undesired acceleration of the vehicle may occur whilst active cruise control is operational. Remedy: Update the software in the brake system module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: undesired acceleration of the vehicle may occur whilst active cruise control is operational.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software in the brake system module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Giulia, Stelvio built between 31 March 2016 and 10 June 2019 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 493 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 8238 or the DVSA reference R/2019/191. 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/2018/124 on 14 May 2018, for some electrical components may malfunction due to water infiltration. The one launched after it was R/2019/297 on 27 Sep 2019, for more fuel than actually present in the tank could be displayed on the instrument panel . You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/191, launched 23 July 2019. 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.