Alfa Romeo recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles, equipped with 2.0L engines. These engines may misfire causing the catalytic converter to overheat, possibly resulting in damage to the nearby wiring and engine components.
What could happen
Heat damage to the engine compartment wiring or components can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA4.
Vehicles covered
- Alfa Romeo Giulia 2017–2018
- Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V636000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 14, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 10, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 34,357
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 12, 2017 to Aug 30, 2018
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine; Electrical system › Wiring
- Maker's own recall number
- UA4
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Alfa Romeo recall: Back over prevention Oct 7, 2025
- Alfa Romeo recall: Fuel system, gasoline Sep 9, 2025
- Alfa Romeo recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Dec 19, 2024
- Alfa Romeo recall: Equipment Nov 14, 2024
- Alfa Romeo recall: Equipment Jul 3, 2024
- Alfa Romeo / Fiat / Jeep recall: Seat belts Jul 3, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.