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2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Stelvio.

Transmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a compact luxury SUV equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined, requiring 5.5 quarts of 0W-30 engine oil for service. That model year represents the low point in the Stelvio's complaint history spanning 2018 to 2022, with only four owner complaints recorded compared to 118 in 2018, though five recalls were issued for the 2021 model. This marked improvement in recorded issues suggests a notable step forward in build quality, though the nature of the complaints—categorized as unknown or other—prevents drawing specific conclusions about component reliability.

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 49 · 800 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 49 · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/45R20 101Y, Rear: 285/40R20 104YOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9, Rear: 10 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68306361AA
Engine air filter68301538AA alt 68301540AA
Spark plug68316113AA alt 68292346AA
BatteryBBAH8800AB
Front wiper blades68628199AA
Serpentine belt68326261AA alt 68407437AA
Thermostat68438298AA alt 68507600AA
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.

3.3–6.3 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
2022Veloce Q4 2.0L Turbo I-45.90 sec14.50 sec280 hpAWD
2023Estrema Q4 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.50 sec280 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

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, Front: 75W-; Rear: 75W- in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-3-4-2-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidSynthetic · ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.8 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity0.9 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilFront: 75W-; Rear: 75W-
Engine CoolantCUNA NC 956-16 ASTMD3306 MS 90032
Engine CoolantCUNA NC 956-16 ASTMD3306 MS 90032

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.67 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.67 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.91 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.67 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsM6 Bolts: 7.14 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)Front: 37.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 33.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugDrain: 6.67 ft-lbs, Fill: 26.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-3-4-2-5
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)Checking Speed: 750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)Checking Speed: 50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)Checking Speed: 800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)Checking Speed: 50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.18 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-12
Oil Capacity4.4 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.18 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Engine Compression170.0-225.0 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM11.6
Engine Oil Pressure55.05-63.75 psi @ 3900-4100 rpms psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM17.35-26.04 psi @ 2400-2600 rpms. rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 77; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueRear: 77
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque77.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueRear: 77
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.004; Rear: .787
Maximum Rotor Runout.001

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Cylinder Head Cover Bolts44 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 68°37 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.66 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.143.66 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 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio sits near the bottom of a steep downward trend in owner complaints, with only 4 NHTSA complaints versus 118 in 2018, 33 in 2019, and 7 in 2020, and it matches 2022's low of 4. However, recalls did not fall as cleanly: 2021 recorded 5 recalls, up from 3 in 2020 though still well below the 11 and 8 seen in 2018 and 2019, while TSBs continued their generation-wide decline to 81 from 113 the prior year. The top complaint categories are scattered and low-volume, each showing just one complaint, so the data does not point to a concentrated or recurring defect. There were zero crash-related and zero fire-related complaints, and no federal investigations. While the small recall uptick from 2020 is worth verifying against a specific VIN, the overall federal record makes 2021 one of the cleaner model years in this generation. For a used Stelvio, 2021 is a strong year to buy, provided the individual vehicle's recall work is complete.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
81
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Unknown Or Other1
Fuel System, Gasoline,Engine1
Electrical System1
Structure,Unknown Or Other1

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 81 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
91004712025-03-17Unknown Or Other"CANISTER Vapor -If an issue is detected with the Evaporative System Integrity Module…
18-007-252025-02-26Power Train"Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates **Customers must experience a Malfunction…
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…

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 2021 Stelvio take?

5.5 qt of Mopar 0W-30 Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Stelvio have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 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.