Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Recall R/2021/298: The Vehicle May Not Comply With ECE Regulation 16 Amendment 07 Where All Seats Must Be…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Sep 2021
- Launched
- 37
- vehicles in the UK
- 6348
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Giulia, Stelvio vehicles built between 15 June 2021 and 16 June 2021. The 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. The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a software update to ensure the seat belt indication is available for all occupied seats. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The 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. Defect: The 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. Remedy: Conduct a software update to ensure the seat belt indication is available for all occupied seats.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the 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.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a software update to ensure the seat belt indication is available for all occupied seats. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Giulia, Stelvio built between 15 June 2021 and 16 June 2021 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 37 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 6348 or the DVSA reference R/2021/298. 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 seats may not lock in the correct position | Low | R/2019/379 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2021/053 on 5 Mar 2021, for a possibilty of the rear brake discs having micro cracks. The one launched after it was R/2021/431 on 25 Jan 2022, for possibility of a fuel leak from the fuel pressure and temperature sensor. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/298, launched 10 September 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.