UK Vehicle Recall Check
Alfa Romeo is the Stellantis group's Italian sports brand, best known in the UK for the Giulia saloon, Stelvio SUV and the more recent Tonale hybrid. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Alfa Romeo has run a number of UK safety recalls over the past few years, with the Giulia and Stelvio Q4 platforms subject to fuel-system, cruise-control and software-update campaigns, and older Giulietta and MiTo models still affected by Takata airbag programmes. Alfa Romeo repairs every safety recall free of charge through its UK dealer network — and because Alfas trade hands often through specialists, recall letters frequently miss the current keeper. A quick check is worth running on any used example.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Alfa Romeo? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Alfa Romeo, including the MiTo, Giulietta, Giulia, Giulia Quadrifoglio, Stelvio, Stelvio Quadrifoglio, Tonale, Junior, 4C, Brera, Spider and 159. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Selected cruise-control and adaptive-cruise software campaigns on Giorgio-platform models, addressed via a free dealer reflash.
Fuel-system component recall affecting selected 2.0 GME and 2.2 diesel models, addressing a possible fuel-leak risk under the bonnet.
Ongoing Takata airbag inflator replacement programme covering older Alfa Romeo model years across the UK fleet.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Alfa Romeo safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | GIULIA QV | Alfa Romeo Giulia cable (wiring harness) branch |
| Dec 2025 | Junior BEV | Alfa Romeo Junior BEV and MHEV. Brake pedal |
| Dec 2025 | Junior MHEV | Alfa Romeo Junior BEV and MHEV. Brake pedal |
| Sept 2025 | TONALE | Alfa Romeo Tonale. Infotainment screen. DCSD software update |
| Aug 2025 | JUNIOR | Alfa Romeo Junior fuel pipe |
| May 2025 | STELVIO | Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio. Lane Keep Assist acoustic signal |
| May 2025 | GIULIA | Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio. Lane Keep Assist acoustic signal |
| Jun 2024 | TONALE PHEV | Roof anti-pinch system |
| Jun 2024 | TONALE MHEV | Roof anti-pinch system |
| May 2024 | TONALE MHEV | Incorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC) |
| May 2024 | TONALE PHEV | Incorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC) |
| Dec 2023 | TONALE PHEV | Integrated Dual Charging Module (IDCM) may not be connected correctly |
| Jul 2023 | GIULIA | Affected vehicles equipped with the option BRM (carbon ceramic matrix brakes) may face a braking management issue due to unexpected control unit signals. This may potentially lead to a carbon ceramic disc rupture with a resultant risk of loss or degradation of braking performance. |
| Jul 2023 | STELVIO | Affected vehicles equipped with the option BRM (carbon ceramic matrix brakes) may face a braking management issue due to unexpected control unit signals. This may potentially lead to a carbon ceramic disc rupture with a resultant risk of loss or degradation of braking performance. |
| Jul 2023 | TONALE MHEV | Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration. |
| Oct 2022 | TONALE | Some vehicles may have been fitted with a braking system module that contains an electronic glitch/bug. |
| Sept 2022 | STELVIO | THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT POSITION SENSORS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CALIBRATED |
| Sept 2022 | GIULIA | THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT POSITION SENSORS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CALIBRATED |
| Jan 2022 | STELVIO | POSSIBILITY OF A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR |
| Jan 2022 | GIULIA | POSSIBILITY OF A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR |
Every Alfa Romeo check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Alfa Romeo MiTo
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Alfa Romeo MiTo
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Alfa Romeo vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. The Tonale (including the Q4 plug-in hybrid) is a UK-registered Alfa Romeo and is covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check, including PHEV-specific recall campaigns.
Yes. Older Alfas have been part of multiple recall waves over the years, including the long-running Takata airbag programme. Recall letters from a decade ago often never reach the current keeper. Manufacturers fix safety recalls free of charge regardless of vehicle age.
Each Stellantis brand has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Fiat, Jeep, Maserati, Citroën, Peugeot or Vauxhall pages for those vehicles — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
Alfa Romeo is part of Stellantis. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Alfa Romeo maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.