Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Recall for Adaptive Cruise Control Software Defect
FCA US LLC is recalling 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Stelvio vehicles because software may prevent drivers from disabling Adaptive Cruise Control, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (software preventing safety system deactivation) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Stelvio vehicles. The recall involves 19,114 vehicles where the Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.
The inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of a crash. This is a software defect that affects the vehicle's safety systems.
Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The Alfa Romeo number for this recall is V27. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALFA ROMEO GIULIA, STELVIO
- Brand
- ALFA ROMEO
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car / SUV
- Affected units
- 19,114
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- GIULIA
- STELVIO
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same brand · ALFA ROMEO
- Severe2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Brake Pedal Recall
NHTSA · 2025-12-09
- HighAlfa Romeo Giulia Recall for Headlight Wiring Harness Defect
NHTSA · 2025-12-09
- High
- SevereAlfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Recalled for Fuel Pump Failure Risk
NHTSA · 2025-09-09
- HighAlfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet displays may omit rearview image
NHTSA · 2025-04-15
Same manufacturer · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
See all →- SevereRam 2500 Pickup Trucks Recalled for Electronic Stability Control Defect
NHTSA · 2026-10-06
- HighRAM Recalls 2026 Ram 1500 Vehicles for Tire Pressure Sensor Defect
NHTSA · 2026-09-29
- HighRam Promaster Recall Issued for Electric Power Steering Wiring Defect
NHTSA · 2026-09-29
- SevereChrysler Recalls 2026 Ram 1500 Vehicles for Side Air Bag Defect
NHTSA · 2026-09-29
- Severe
Same hazard · software defect
See all →- ModerateIntelerad IntelePACS Software Recalled for Image Display Mismatch
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-21
- ModerateBeckman Coulter Recalls DxC 500i Clinical Analyzer Modules Due to Software Error
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-14
- ModerateSteris HexaVue Focus Integration System Recalled for Patient Data Mismatch
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-14
- HighPhilips Spectral CT Systems Recalled for Software Issues Affecting Safety
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-14
- ModerateUnited Imaging uCT 760 CT System Recalled for Software Visibility Issue
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-07
Similar recalls
- HighAlfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Recalled for Inaccurate Fuel Level Display
NHTSA · 2019-07-25
- SevereAlfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Recalled for Fuel Pump Failure Risk
NHTSA · 2025-09-09
- SevereAlfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Recalled for Brake Rotor Fracture Risk
NHTSA · 2023-05-30
- SevereAlfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Recalled for Brake Fluid Contamination
NHTSA · 2017-12-20
- SevereAlfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Brake Pedal Recall
NHTSA · 2024-12-19
- HighAlfa Romeo Stelvio Recalled for Wiper Motor Software Defect
NHTSA · 2018-03-06