Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 11, 2021
Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2020 Fuel Leak Recall: Risk of Engine Stall and Fire
Chrysler (FCA US) recalls 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia vehicles with potential fuel leaks causing engine stalls and fire risks. Owners must have fuel line sensor housing inspected and replaced free by dealers.
A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
“Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2020 Fuel Leak Recall: Risk of Engine Stall and Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79179-alfa-romeo-stelvio-2020-fuel-leak-recall-risk-of-engine. Based on NHTSA recall #21V878000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V878000).
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled certain 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia vehicles due to a fuel leak that may cause an engine stall or fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency announced the recall on December 11, 2021.
How to tell if you have it
Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2020-2021
Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2020-2021
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 11, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
The hazard
A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 417 other recalls on record since January 28, 2015. Other recent recalls include a 2026 Ram 2500 loss of electronic stability control (October 6, 2026), a Chrysler Ram Promaster steering recall (September 29, 2026), and a Chrysler Ram 1500 air bag recall (September 29, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include a Tiffin GT1 fuel leak fire risk (May 26, 2026), a Genesis G80 fuel leak fire risk (April 10, 2026), and a Tiffin Phaeton fuel leak fire risk (October 8, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Giulia. The recall was notified to owners on January 11, 2022.
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing if needed at no cost.
Check Recall Status
You can verify if your vehicle is affected by checking the recall list or contacting FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 11, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y91.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 31 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 21V878000 — Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2020 Fuel Leak Recall: Risk of Engine Stall and Fire
Hello,
I own a Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2020 Fuel Leak Recall: Risk of Engine Stall and Fire that is covered by recall 21V878000 from Alfa Romeo.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 11, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y91.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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