Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Stelvio QV Quadrifoglio Recall R/2021/053: A Possibilty Of The Rear Brake Discs Having Micro Cracks, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Mar 2021
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- 6310
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Giulia Quadrifoglio, Stelvio QV Quadrifoglio vehicles built between 4 March 2020 and 20 August 2020. There is a possibility of the rear brake discs having micro-cracks. The dealer will replace the rear brake discs. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possibility of the rear brake discs having micro-cracks.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A POSSIBILTY OF THE REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVING MICRO CRACKS Defect: There is a possibility of the rear brake discs having micro-cracks. Remedy: Replace the rear brake discs.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a possibilty of the rear brake discs having micro cracks.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the rear brake discs.
Are You Affected?
Giulia Quadrifoglio, Stelvio QV Quadrifoglio built between 4 March 2020 and 20 August 2020 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 7 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 6310 or the DVSA reference R/2021/053. 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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| TonaleSome vehicles may have been fitted with a braking system module that contains an electronic glitch/bug | Urgent | R/2022/277 | |
| Giulia, StelvioBrake and/or clutch system components may become damaged by mineral oil | Urgent | R/2018/012 | |
| MitoBraking efficiency may be reduced | Urgent | R/2012/141 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2019/379 on 17 Jan 2020, for the seats may not lock in the correct position. The one launched after it was R/2021/298 on 10 Sep 2021, for the vehicle may not comply with ECE Regulation 16 Amendment 07 where all seats must be…. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/053, launched 5 March 2021. 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.