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Alfa Romeo controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2026

    Chrysler recalls Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles over seat belt retractor defect

    Recall announced

    Chrysler recalled 48,777 vehicles, including certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale models, because rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract, increasing injury risk in a crash. NHTSA stated that dealers would replace the seat belt retractors free of charge, with owner notification letters expected to be mailed starting September 24, 2026.

    Chrysler is recalling 48,777 vehicles, including certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale models, because rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract, increasing injury risk in a crash. NHTSA says dealers will replace the seat belt retractors free of charge, with owner notification letters expected to be mailed starting September 24, 2026.

    Company response

    • Recall — Chrysler

      Nearly 50,000 Chrysler vehicles are being recalled over an issue with their rear outboard seat belts that could fail to retract properly.

    • Remediation — Chrysler

      dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, free of charge

    Source excerpt

    • dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, free of charge
    • Officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said 48,777 vehicles are part of the recall affecting certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale models
    • Nearly 50,000 Chrysler vehicles are being recalled over an issue with their rear outboard seat belts that could fail to retract properly.
    Source

  2. 2021

    Alfa Romeo announces recall over fuel line sensor housing risk

    Recall announced

    Alfa Romeo notified NHTSA of an upcoming recall campaign covering certain Stelvio and Giulia vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may leak fuel, increasing the risk of engine stall and, if an ignition source is present, fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the housing if necessary at no charge.

    Company response

    • Remediation — Alfa Romeo

      Once a service appointment is scheduled, dealer technicians will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing in the affected vehicles. The replacement will be done if necessary, and it will be free of charge for the owners.

    Source excerpt

    • Once a service appointment is scheduled, dealer technicians will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing in the affected vehicles. The replacement will be done if necessary, and it will be free of charge for the owners.
    • As the manufacturer explained in the documents submitted to the NHTSA, there is a risk of a fuel leak that could lead to an engine stall, thus increasing the crash hazard.
    • Alfa Romeo has notified the NHTSA over an upcoming recall campaign that will happen in the U.S. and will be focused on the Stelvio and the Giulia.
    Source

  3. 2021

    Alfa Romeo recalls certain Giulia and Stelvio vehicles over ABS defect

    Recall announced

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles decided to conduct a safety recall of certain U.S. Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles after a supplier reported an issue involving a missing or partially missing weld in the ABS hydraulic control unit. The component may separate during braking and cause loss of ABS functionality. Alfa Romeo said it would replace the affected ABS hydraulic control units; the article reports nine vehicles affected and says no related customer assistance records, warranty claims, field reports, accidents, or injuries were known.

    Company response

    • Remediation — Alfa Romeo

      Both customers and authorized U.S. dealers will be informed of the campaign on June 23rd, according to Alfa Romeo, which will replace the ABS HCU with remedy parts assembled outside of the suspect period.

    Source excerpt

    • Both customers and authorized U.S. dealers will be informed of the campaign on June 23rd, according to Alfa Romeo, which will replace the ABS HCU with remedy parts assembled outside of the suspect period.
    • A week later, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles decided that a safety recall is of utmost necessity because the HCU rotor and shaft may separate when braking, leading to a loss of ABS functionality.
    • Even though only nine units of the Giulia compact executive sedan and Stelvio are called back, the condition reveals the lax quality control that hampers down the marque’s appeal in North America.
    Source

  4. 2020

    Alfa Romeo fined after wheel detaches during Austrian Grand Prix

    Fine or penalty

    Alfa Romeo was fined €5,000 after Kimi Raikkonen’s right-front wheel detached during the Austrian Grand Prix. Stewards said the wheel nut had been cross-threaded but cleared the team and driver of knowing the car was unsafe.

    Source excerpt

    • The stewards have since said that the nut holding the wheel on was cross-threaded when it was attached to Raikkonen’s car, but cleared them of knowing that the wheel could have come off.
    • Alfa Romeo have been handed a €5,000 fine after Kimi Raikkonen’s right-front wheel came off during the Austrian Grand Prix.
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