Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Recall R/2023/205: Affected Vehicles Equipped With The Option BRM (Carbon Ceramic Matrix Brakes) May Face A…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 100
- vehicles in the UK
- 6637
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Giulia, Stelvio vehicles built between 22 December 2015 and 23 November 2020. Affected vehicles equipped with the option BRM (carbon ceramic matrix brakes) may face a braking management issue due to unexpected control unit signals. The dealer will reprogramme the BSM (Braking System Module) with updated Software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Affected 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Affected 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. Defect: Affected 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. Remedy: Reprogramme the BSM (Braking System Module) with updated Software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a carbon ceramic disc rupture with a resultant risk of loss or degradation of braking performance.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogramme the BSM (Braking System Module) with updated Software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Giulia, Stelvio built between 22 December 2015 and 23 November 2020 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 100 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 6637 or the DVSA reference R/2023/205. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 | |
| 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/2023/169 on 6 Jul 2023, for affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a…. The one launched after it was R/2023/267 on 15 Dec 2023, for integrated Dual Charging Module (IDCM) may not be connected correctly. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/205, launched 11 July 2023. 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.