Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Recall R/2019/297: More Fuel Than Actually Present In The Tank Could Be Displayed On The Instrument Panel , Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Sep 2019
- Launched
- 2,402
- vehicles in the UK
- 8242
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Giulia, Stelvio vehicles built between 31 March 2016 and 30 August 2019. More fuel than actually present in the tank could be displayed on the instrument panel. The dealer will update the software of the control module which governs fuel level management. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
More fuel than actually present in the tank could be displayed on the instrument panel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MORE FUEL THAN ACTUALLY PRESENT IN THE TANK COULD BE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL . Defect: More fuel than actually present in the tank could be displayed on the instrument panel Remedy: Update the software of the control module which governs fuel level management
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: more fuel than actually present in the tank could be displayed on the instrument panel .
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the control module which governs fuel level management. 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 30 August 2019 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 2,402 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 8242 or the DVSA reference R/2019/297. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2019/191 on 23 Jul 2019, for undesired acceleration of the vehicle may occur whilst active cruise control is…. The one launched after it was R/2019/365 on 20 Dec 2019, for fuel leakage may occur. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/297, launched 27 September 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.