A lot can happen in less than a month. But for car manufacturers, the best case is to keep consistent, and not have major developments often. However, our favorite mid-price Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo has yet another issue, announcing its latest recall. Following a recall last month for a fuel pump problem, totalling over 50,000 vehicles, it must have caused some nervousness in the offices of Stellantis when announcing another recall for a faulty rearview camera affecting over 62,000 vehicles. Naturally, this is a safety concern that could cause a crash, so it needs to be addressed soon.
Several Years of Models Needing Work
Alfa Romeo
The recall in September was affecting models from 2017 to 2019, depending whether it was the Giulia or Stelvio bought. This new recall means several years of production may need to be recalled up to this year, with there now being models from Giulia built between August 6, 2019, and March 12, 2025; and Stelvio from August 2, 2019, to March 14, 2025, for the US market. Several years… and a total of 116,759 cars from only two models. Considering Alfa Romeo only returned to the US in 2014 from a roughly 19-year hiatus, and total sales have been dwindling in recent years, it rubs salt into an already deep and sore wound.
What’s Caused The Issue And How Alfa Romeo Will Fix It
Related: The Most Accurate Look Yet at the Next Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The issue violates the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111 covering rear visibility when reversing, where the rearview image in the mirror must automatically appear and meet size and depth of field criteria. On May 14th, 2025, Stellantis opened an investigation after discovering rearview mirrors were faulty in affected vehicles. Following this analysis, Stellantis determined on September 25th that, due to faulty parts – a combination of either a hole in the circuit board of the mirror or a software issue rendering the backup camera faulty – the standard was not met. Of course, this is a problem with a supplied component, but like all manufacturers, it is Alfa Romeo that will take the brunt of skepticism.
Any owners affected will be notified by November 25th and offered parts and software fixes free of charge at a local dealership that handles Alfa Romeos. If owners want to check if their VIN is affected, they can do so starting on October 14th on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.
Alfa Romeo
Â
