Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Recall R/2019/379: The Seats May Not Lock In The Correct Position, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Jan 2020
- Launched
- 57
- vehicles in the UK
- 8239
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Giulia, Stelvio vehicles built between 13 November 2018 and 4 September 2019. The seats may not lock in the correct position. The dealer will check and replace the seat frame if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The seats may not lock in the correct position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SEATS MAY NOT LOCK IN THE CORRECT POSITION Defect: The seats may not lock in the correct position. Remedy: Check and replace the seat frame if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the seats may not lock in the correct position.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace the seat frame if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Giulia, Stelvio built between 13 November 2018 and 4 September 2019 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 57 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 8239 or the DVSA reference R/2019/379. 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/2019/398 on 20 Dec 2019, for the intercooler sleeve may detach. The one launched after it was R/2021/053 on 5 Mar 2021, for a possibilty of the rear brake discs having micro cracks. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/379, launched 17 January 2020. 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.