Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Recall R/2025/496: Alfa Romeo Giulia And Stelvio. Lane Keep Assist Acoustic Signal, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 May 2025
- Launched
- 628
- vehicles in the UK
- F538
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Giulia, Stelvio vehicles built between 19 January 2024 and 23 July 2025. Vehicle reliability and your safety are a major concern for Alfa Romeo. The recall notice describes the fix as: the free of charge repair is the Alfa Romeo retailer will update the vehicle software. Alfa Romeo ref: F538. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicle reliability and your safety are a major concern for Alfa Romeo. On a number of Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles there is a requirement to update the software of the Instrument Panel Cluster. This is required to ensure that the acoustic emergency signal sounds after the Lane Keep Assist system is deactivated and ensure it complies with the regulatory requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio. Lane Keep Assist acoustic signal Defect: Vehicle reliability and your safety are a major concern for Alfa Romeo. On a number of Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles there is a requirement to update the software of the Instrument Panel Cluster. This is required to ensure that the acoustic emergency signal sounds after the Lane Keep Assist system is deactivated and ensure it complies with the regulatory requirements. Remedy: The free of charge repair is the Alfa Romeo retailer will update the vehicle software. Alfa Romeo ref: F538.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: alfa romeo Giulia and Stelvio. lane keep assist acoustic signal.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the free of charge repair is the Alfa Romeo retailer will update the vehicle software. Alfa Romeo ref: F538. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Giulia, Stelvio built between 19 January 2024 and 23 July 2025 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 628 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 F538 or the DVSA reference R/2025/496. 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, 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 | |
| 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/2024/185 on 1 Jun 2024, for roof anti-pinch system. The one launched after it was R/2025/299 on 20 Aug 2025, for alfa romeo Junior fuel pipe. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/496, launched 7 May 2025. 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.