Alfa Romeo Tonale Recall R/2022/277: Some Vehicles May Have Been Fitted With A Braking System Module That Contains An…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 107
- vehicles in the UK
- 6505
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Tonale vehicles built between 3 March 2022 and 24 September 2022. Brake lights may remain illuminated when cruise control engaged. The dealer will update the software of the body computer module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brake lights may remain illuminated when cruise control engaged.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Some vehicles may have been fitted with a braking system module that contains an electronic glitch/bug. Defect: Brake lights may remain illuminated when cruise control engaged.� Remedy: Update the software of the body computer module.�
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: some vehicles may have been fitted with a braking system module that contains an electronic glitch/bug.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the body computer module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Tonale built between 3 March 2022 and 24 September 2022 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 107 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 6505 or the DVSA reference R/2022/277. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TonaleAlfa romeo Tonale. infotainment screen. DCSD software update | Low | R/2025/374 | |
| Giulia QVAlfa Romeo Giulia cable (wiring harness) branch | Book soon | R/2026/026 | |
| Junior BEV, Junior MHEVAlfa romeo Junior BEV and MHEV. brake pedal | Urgent | R/2025/502 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2022/215 on 9 Sep 2022, for the automatic headlight position sensors may not have been calibrated. The one launched after it was R/2023/169 on 6 Jul 2023, for affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a…. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/277, launched 18 October 2022. 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.