{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.morvs.ai/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/check?make=ALFA%20ROMEO","name":"ALFA ROMEO","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","brand_name":"MORVS","brand_url":"https://morvs.ai/","data_provider_url":"https://api.morvs.ai","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-11-02T10:21:53.317Z"},"summary":{"total_complaints":80,"deaths":0,"injured":35,"fires":13},"top_components":[{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","n":13},{"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","n":12},{"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","n":11},{"component_desc":"ENGINE","n":8},{"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","n":6},{"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","n":4},{"component_desc":"SEAT BELTS","n":3},{"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","n":3},{"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS","n":3},{"component_desc":"POWER TRAIN","n":2}],"recent_complaints":[{"cmplid":"2261492","date_received":"2026-10-28","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"TONALE","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"POWER TRAIN","description":"On XXX, my 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale unexpectedly moved forward when I attempted to shift into reverse while parked in a residential driveway during a DoorDash delivery. The vehicle struck the garage door, causing damage. The cause remains unknown.  On XXX the front passenger tire failed and was replaced. On XXX the vehicle became completely inoperable following an apparent transmission failure and was towed to Performance Alfa Romeo of [XXX].  The vehicle remained there approximately two weeks without resolution. Service personnel initially stated it was undrivable due to a headlamp/fuse issue, then claimed it was drivable without performing the stated repair.  On XXX Amwell Auto Clinic scanned 27 vehicle systems and documented numerous fault codes involving steering, ABS, electronic stability control, braking signals, and hybrid electronics, including a high-voltage system interlock code. The diagnostic report is attached.  On XXX, the vehicle was towed to Alfa Romeo of [XXX]. The dealership documented and repaired a failed 12V battery and an oil pan leak.  As of XXX, the vehicle has been out of service for 64 days. Although the dealership says it is ready, the original incident involving unexpected forward movement while in reverse remains unexplained.  Despite repeated requests, service personnel responded with vague statements such as \"I'll try\" and \"I'll ask my manager.\" No documented investigation into this specific malfunction, technical explanation, or confirmation that","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2261492"},{"cmplid":"2261493","date_received":"2026-10-28","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"TONALE","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"On XXX, my 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale unexpectedly moved forward when I attempted to shift into reverse while parked in a residential driveway during a DoorDash delivery. The vehicle struck the garage door, causing damage. The cause remains unknown.  On XXX the front passenger tire failed and was replaced. On XXX the vehicle became completely inoperable following an apparent transmission failure and was towed to Performance Alfa Romeo of [XXX].  The vehicle remained there approximately two weeks without resolution. Service personnel initially stated it was undrivable due to a headlamp/fuse issue, then claimed it was drivable without performing the stated repair.  On XXX Amwell Auto Clinic scanned 27 vehicle systems and documented numerous fault codes involving steering, ABS, electronic stability control, braking signals, and hybrid electronics, including a high-voltage system interlock code. The diagnostic report is attached.  On XXX, the vehicle was towed to Alfa Romeo of [XXX]. The dealership documented and repaired a failed 12V battery and an oil pan leak.  As of XXX, the vehicle has been out of service for 64 days. Although the dealership says it is ready, the original incident involving unexpected forward movement while in reverse remains unexplained.  Despite repeated requests, service personnel responded with vague statements such as \"I'll try\" and \"I'll ask my manager.\" No documented investigation into this specific malfunction, technical explanation, or confirmation that","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2261493"},{"cmplid":"2261494","date_received":"2026-10-28","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"TONALE","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"On XXX, my 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale unexpectedly moved forward when I attempted to shift into reverse while parked in a residential driveway during a DoorDash delivery. The vehicle struck the garage door, causing damage. The cause remains unknown.  On XXX the front passenger tire failed and was replaced. On XXX the vehicle became completely inoperable following an apparent transmission failure and was towed to Performance Alfa Romeo of [XXX].  The vehicle remained there approximately two weeks without resolution. Service personnel initially stated it was undrivable due to a headlamp/fuse issue, then claimed it was drivable without performing the stated repair.  On XXX Amwell Auto Clinic scanned 27 vehicle systems and documented numerous fault codes involving steering, ABS, electronic stability control, braking signals, and hybrid electronics, including a high-voltage system interlock code. The diagnostic report is attached.  On XXX, the vehicle was towed to Alfa Romeo of [XXX]. The dealership documented and repaired a failed 12V battery and an oil pan leak.  As of XXX, the vehicle has been out of service for 64 days. Although the dealership says it is ready, the original incident involving unexpected forward movement while in reverse remains unexplained.  Despite repeated requests, service personnel responded with vague statements such as \"I'll try\" and \"I'll ask my manager.\" No documented investigation into this specific malfunction, technical explanation, or confirmation that","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2261494"},{"cmplid":"2260665","date_received":"2026-10-26","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"STELVIO","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"Airbags failed to deploy during a serious crash. The airbag recall was fixed previously according to the garage that fixed it.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2260665"},{"cmplid":"2212049","date_received":"2026-06-02","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"STELVIO","model_year":2018,"deaths":0,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL","description":"The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the contact pressed the accelerator pedal and the steering wheel erroneously turn to the right and the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to loose control of the steering and crash into a highway post. During the crash the driver sustained a concussion do to the air bag deployment and the front passenger sustained a fractured right arm. Both occupants of the vehicle were transported and treated at the hospital. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away.  A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2212049"},{"cmplid":"2204756","date_received":"2026-05-08","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"GIULIA","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS","description":"In Feb 2025, I was involved in an accident where a driver damaged my driver's side door. I brought my car to the Fix Auto Downtown LA location for repairs. Cosmetically the door was repaired, but over the next year my latch would temporarily lock, preventing access and requiring me to enter through my passenger side door/climb over the center console. In Feb 2026, the latch permanently closed.  In Jan 2026, I hit debris on the freeway, which required a repair of my front bumper and undercarriage. I had moved from LA to Orange County, and went to the Fix Auto Yorba Linda location to remediate the door repair and address the new damage. The date of repair for both items was April 15, 2026, as I was unable to make time for an immediate appointment.  I received the car back on May 5, 2026, and noticed the front collision error light was turned on, the parking collision mode worked only intermittently, and I had difficulty one time the next day with my door opening (was stuck partially latched/open and my gas cap would not open). The door and gas cap worked after the incident, but, due to both repair shops' lack of quality work, I'm skeptical that the initial problem was remediated.  I would like to request both the Fix Auto Downtown Los Angeles and Yorba Linda locations be investigated for returning my vehicle in an unsafe condition. The repetition in the state of repairs indicates potential negligence from Fix Auto.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2204756"},{"cmplid":"2204757","date_received":"2026-05-08","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"GIULIA","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"In Feb 2025, I was involved in an accident where a driver damaged my driver's side door. I brought my car to the Fix Auto Downtown LA location for repairs. Cosmetically the door was repaired, but over the next year my latch would temporarily lock, preventing access and requiring me to enter through my passenger side door/climb over the center console. In Feb 2026, the latch permanently closed.  In Jan 2026, I hit debris on the freeway, which required a repair of my front bumper and undercarriage. I had moved from LA to Orange County, and went to the Fix Auto Yorba Linda location to remediate the door repair and address the new damage. The date of repair for both items was April 15, 2026, as I was unable to make time for an immediate appointment.  I received the car back on May 5, 2026, and noticed the front collision error light was turned on, the parking collision mode worked only intermittently, and I had difficulty one time the next day with my door opening (was stuck partially latched/open and my gas cap would not open). The door and gas cap worked after the incident, but, due to both repair shops' lack of quality work, I'm skeptical that the initial problem was remediated.  I would like to request both the Fix Auto Downtown Los Angeles and Yorba Linda locations be investigated for returning my vehicle in an unsafe condition. The repetition in the state of repairs indicates potential negligence from Fix Auto.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2204757"},{"cmplid":"2204758","date_received":"2026-05-08","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"GIULIA","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS","description":"In Feb 2025, I was involved in an accident where a driver damaged my driver's side door. I brought my car to the Fix Auto Downtown LA location for repairs. Cosmetically the door was repaired, but over the next year my latch would temporarily lock, preventing access and requiring me to enter through my passenger side door/climb over the center console. In Feb 2026, the latch permanently closed.  In Jan 2026, I hit debris on the freeway, which required a repair of my front bumper and undercarriage. I had moved from LA to Orange County, and went to the Fix Auto Yorba Linda location to remediate the door repair and address the new damage. The date of repair for both items was April 15, 2026, as I was unable to make time for an immediate appointment.  I received the car back on May 5, 2026, and noticed the front collision error light was turned on, the parking collision mode worked only intermittently, and I had difficulty one time the next day with my door opening (was stuck partially latched/open and my gas cap would not open). The door and gas cap worked after the incident, but, due to both repair shops' lack of quality work, I'm skeptical that the initial problem was remediated.  I would like to request both the Fix Auto Downtown Los Angeles and Yorba Linda locations be investigated for returning my vehicle in an unsafe condition. The repetition in the state of repairs indicates potential negligence from Fix Auto.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2204758"},{"cmplid":"2201183","date_received":"2026-04-28","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"GIULIA","model_year":2018,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","description":"The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that while at a complete stop on several occasions, the engine abnormally revved to 1,100-1,400 RPMs. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed low speed on a ramp, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and failed to decelerate while the brake pedal was depressed. Additionally, the contact stated that while at a complete stop at the red light, the engine revved, and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly while the brake pedal was depressed and struck another stopped vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. No police report was filed. The contact's vehicle sustained minor damage, while the other vehicle did not sustain damage. There was no warning light illuminated. There were no reported injuries. Both vehicles were drivable after the incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was test-driven, but the failure could not be duplicated. A third-party contractor, sent by the manufacturer, performed an evaluation of the vehicle and sent the raw data report to the contact. The contact noticed that the crash incident date listed on the report was March 4, 2026, while the incident occurred on April 4, 2026. The contact informed the third-party contractor of the error, and the contact was concerned that the contractor had pulled the wrong data because the incident date listed was incorrect. The manufacturer later sent a summary of the evaluation report to the contact, stating that the reported incident ","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2201183"},{"cmplid":"2201184","date_received":"2026-04-28","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"GIULIA","model_year":2018,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","description":"The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that while at a complete stop on several occasions, the engine abnormally revved to 1,100-1,400 RPMs. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed low speed on a ramp, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and failed to decelerate while the brake pedal was depressed. Additionally, the contact stated that while at a complete stop at the red light, the engine revved, and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly while the brake pedal was depressed and struck another stopped vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. No police report was filed. The contact's vehicle sustained minor damage, while the other vehicle did not sustain damage. There was no warning light illuminated. There were no reported injuries. Both vehicles were drivable after the incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was test-driven, but the failure could not be duplicated. A third-party contractor, sent by the manufacturer, performed an evaluation of the vehicle and sent the raw data report to the contact. The contact noticed that the crash incident date listed on the report was March 4, 2026, while the incident occurred on April 4, 2026. The contact informed the third-party contractor of the error, and the contact was concerned that the contractor had pulled the wrong data because the incident date listed was incorrect. The manufacturer later sent a summary of the evaluation report to the contact, stating that the reported incident ","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2201184"},{"cmplid":"2199415","date_received":"2026-04-22","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"GIULIA","model_year":2019,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated his son was driving at 25 MPH, a pick-up truck vehicle in front of him abruptly depressed their brake pedal, and his vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of him. The contact stated that no air bags were deployed in his vehicle. The contact stated that his son sustained a head injury due to the impact of the accident. Medical attention was required. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable from the scene. The vehicle was towed to A & E Auto Body Shop. The contact mentioned the seat belt did not retract. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2199415"},{"cmplid":"2199416","date_received":"2026-04-22","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"GIULIA","model_year":2019,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SEAT BELTS","description":"The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated his son was driving at 25 MPH, a pick-up truck vehicle in front of him abruptly depressed their brake pedal, and his vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of him. The contact stated that no air bags were deployed in his vehicle. The contact stated that his son sustained a head injury due to the impact of the accident. Medical attention was required. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable from the scene. The vehicle was towed to A & E Auto Body Shop. The contact mentioned the seat belt did not retract. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2199416"},{"cmplid":"2195632","date_received":"2026-04-10","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"GIULIA","model_year":2019,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"Caught on fire while parked for over an hour. No indication of any problem when driven earlier in the day. Parked in outdoor apt lot. Smelled smoke. Ran out and saw engine was on fire. Called fire department to extinguish it.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2195632"},{"cmplid":"2165746","date_received":"2026-01-13","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"TONALE","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"Component/System: Brake system – specifically brake pedal assembly / braking performance.  Description: The vehicle experienced recurring issues with braking performance, including inconsistent or reduced deceleration during braking.  Availability for inspection: The vehicle is currently in my possession and available for inspection upon request.  The braking issue reduced the vehicle’s ability to slow or stop as expected during normal driving conditions. This created a safety risk to myself and other drivers and contributed to a rear-end collision. Although no one was injured, the inability to decelerate as expected increased the risk of a crash without prior warning.  The issue was reported to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions over the past year. The dealer was unable to fully resolve the braking concern, and the issue persisted after each visit.  Additionally, a safety recall was issued on December 9, 2025 (NHTSA Recall Number 25V-846) identifying a brake pedal assembly defect that may collapse during braking.  The vehicle has been inspected by an authorized dealer multiple times for the braking concern.  The vehicle was also inspected by insurance representatives following the collision.  Repairs have not yet been completed pending further documentation and recall-related review.  No specific warning lamps or messages were observed.  The primary symptom was inconsistent or insufficient braking response during normal operation. These symptoms began prior","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2165746"},{"cmplid":"2165747","date_received":"2026-01-13","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"TONALE","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","description":"Component/System: Brake system – specifically brake pedal assembly / braking performance.  Description: The vehicle experienced recurring issues with braking performance, including inconsistent or reduced deceleration during braking.  Availability for inspection: The vehicle is currently in my possession and available for inspection upon request.  The braking issue reduced the vehicle’s ability to slow or stop as expected during normal driving conditions. This created a safety risk to myself and other drivers and contributed to a rear-end collision. Although no one was injured, the inability to decelerate as expected increased the risk of a crash without prior warning.  The issue was reported to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions over the past year. The dealer was unable to fully resolve the braking concern, and the issue persisted after each visit.  Additionally, a safety recall was issued on December 9, 2025 (NHTSA Recall Number 25V-846) identifying a brake pedal assembly defect that may collapse during braking.  The vehicle has been inspected by an authorized dealer multiple times for the braking concern.  The vehicle was also inspected by insurance representatives following the collision.  Repairs have not yet been completed pending further documentation and recall-related review.  No specific warning lamps or messages were observed.  The primary symptom was inconsistent or insufficient braking response during normal operation. These symptoms began prior","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2165747"},{"cmplid":"2144371","date_received":"2025-10-30","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"STELVIO","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING","description":"My Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2020 on Oct 29,2025 stop functioning all the ADAS system as well as the sunroof. Because of this a had a small accident with a gate as it did not advised me. I read in a few websites that I am not the only person having this same issue. This is a very serious issue that Alfa Romeo manufacturing should fix immediately before it can become a tragic event.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2144371"},{"cmplid":"2144372","date_received":"2025-10-30","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"STELVIO","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST","description":"My Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2020 on Oct 29,2025 stop functioning all the ADAS system as well as the sunroof. Because of this a had a small accident with a gate as it did not advised me. I read in a few websites that I am not the only person having this same issue. This is a very serious issue that Alfa Romeo manufacturing should fix immediately before it can become a tragic event.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2144372"},{"cmplid":"2144373","date_received":"2025-10-30","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"STELVIO","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION","description":"My Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2020 on Oct 29,2025 stop functioning all the ADAS system as well as the sunroof. Because of this a had a small accident with a gate as it did not advised me. I read in a few websites that I am not the only person having this same issue. This is a very serious issue that Alfa Romeo manufacturing should fix immediately before it can become a tragic event.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2144373"},{"cmplid":"2123857","date_received":"2025-08-25","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"STELVIO","model_year":2018,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"I own a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio (VIN: [XXX] ) with approximately 102,000 miles. The vehicle recently experienced an electrical issue caused by a failed ground strap — a known problem in these vehicles that is widely reported by other owners. After the vehicle became inoperable, I observed smoke and visible signs of burned or heat-damaged wiring in multiple areas under the hood, including ground wires not located near the main strap and crumbling insulation on the ABS wiring in the front wheel wells.  The vehicle was towed to an authorized Alfa Romeo dealership, where the ground strap was replaced. However, the dealer did not inspect or document the other visibly damaged wiring, despite my specific request and description of the safety issue. They claimed the vehicle showed no error codes and was safe to drive.  My concern is that the failed ground strap caused additional electrical damage to safety-critical components like the ABS system, which may result in electrical fire, loss of braking, or other failures. Alfa Romeo appears to have updated the design of the replacement ground strap (now rubber-insulated), which suggests they are aware of the issue, but they have not issued a recall or TSB.  I am filing this report to document the issue and request that NHTSA investigate. I believe this is a systemic problem that affects vehicle safety, and that Alfa Romeo and its dealerships are failing to address it adequately. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATI","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2123857"},{"cmplid":"2098578","date_received":"2025-06-07","make":"ALFA ROMEO","model":"STELVIO","model_year":2019,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"A corroded faulty ground strap under the car, which is connected to the transmission caused the engine wiring harness to overload a smaller ground wire in the wheel well, then continued to melt other sections of the main engine wiring harness when trying to start the car. This is only a $200 part, but caused $6k+ of damages calling for a labor intensive job of replacing the entire engine wiring harness. The manufacturer does not provide any information on this to the owner as a maintenance issue or something to keep an eye on to prevent this issue. It's obviously a defect.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2098578"}]}