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2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Stelvio.

Transmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio pairs an 8-speed automatic with a 5.5-quart 0W-30 oil specification and EPA ratings of 22 city, 29 highway, and 25 combined mpg. In the 2018–2022 complaint record, this model year accounts for seven owner complaints and three recalls, with the most reported areas being the power train, electrical system, and unknown or other. Positioned between the 2018 peak of 118 complaints and the 2021 low of four, the 2020 Stelvio reads as a transitional year—better than the launch period but not yet as quiet as the later, lowest-complaint model year.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/29/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 680 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 680 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/55R19, P235/60R18, P255/45R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0, 8.0, 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68306361AA
Engine air filter68301540AA alt 68301538AA
Spark plug68292346AA alt 68316113AA
BatteryBBAH8800AB
Front wiper blades68628199AA
Serpentine belt68326261AA alt 68407437AA
Thermostat68407438AA alt 68463961AA
Cabin air filter68392124AA alt 68444656AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length184.6 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight3660 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 29 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Stelvio of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.3–3.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.30 sec — 2020 Quadrifoglio Q4
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020Quadrifoglio Q4 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.30 sec11.80 sec505 hpAWD
2020Quadrifoglio Q4 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.50 sec12.00 sec505 hpAWD
2018Quadrifoglio Q4 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.30 sec11.80 sec505 hpAWD
2018Quadrifoglio Q4 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.30 sec11.80 sec505 hpAWD
2018Quadrifoglio Q4 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.30 sec11.80 sec505 hpAWD
2018Quadrifoglio Q4 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.40 sec12.00 sec505 hpAWD
2018Quadrifoglio Q4 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.50 sec12.00 sec505 hpAWD
2018Ti Sport Q4 2.0L Turbo I-45.40 sec14.10 sec280 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil, SAE 75W · SAE 75W · synthetic in the differential, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidSynthetic · ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.8
Automatic Transmission FluidSynthetic · ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5
Brake FluidDot 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · SAE 75W · synthetic
Engine CoolantMS90032
Engine CoolantMS90032

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts81.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts67.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs80.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.18 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Standard BCI Cranking Performance680 cca
Optional BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Use a new prevailing torque retaining nut, Step 252 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Use a new prevailing torque retaining nut, Step 252 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 100°15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M10 Bolts10 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 10,000 miWindshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Underbody (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 30,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 36,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 80,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recorded only 7 complaints and 3 recalls, a sharp decline from the 118 complaints and 11 recalls in 2018 and the 33 complaints and 8 recalls in 2019. Complaint levels remained low in the following years, with 4 complaints each in 2021 and 2022, indicating a sustained improvement after 2020. Recall activity, however, showed a different pattern: after dropping to 3 in 2020, it rose to 5 in 2021 before falling again to 2 in 2022. The data do not specify the root causes behind these fluctuations, so any assessment of underlying issues must remain unspecified. Overall, the 2020 model year sits at a low‑point for complaints and recalls within the observed generation, suggesting it is a relatively reliable choice among the available used Stelvios.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
113
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
7
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 7 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Power Train,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Air Bags,Seat Belts,Lane Departure1
Engine1
Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Engine1
Power Train1
Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V878000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Pressure SensorReported 12/11/2021

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel. Remedy: 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…

21V309000Service Brakes, HydraulicReported 04/05/2021

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. Hard braking may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) rotor shaft to… Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS HCU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 113 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
91004712025-03-17Unknown Or Other"CANISTER Vapor -If an issue is detected with the Evaporative System Integrity Module…
S1408000384 REV.H2025-01-25Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
S1705000002 REV.A2025-01-24Service BrakesFront Brake Pulsation and/or Clunk Noise
S2408000056 REV.A2024-12-19Forward Collision AvoidanceForward Collision Warning (FCW), or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Warning Lamps…
91004692024-12-16Unknown Or OtherVAPOR CANISTER If an issue is detected with the EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM INTEGRITY MODULE…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 Stelvio take?

5.5 qt of 0W-30 meeting Chrysler standard MS12991 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 Stelvio have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Stelvio get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.