2020–2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia & Alfa Romeo Stelvio Fuel System Recall 21V878000 (Alfa Romeo Y91)
NHTSA recall 21V878000 (Alfa Romeo recall Y91) covers about 11,419 2020–2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia & Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Nov 12, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V878000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Fuel system
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.
The risk
A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
The remedy and its status
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, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y91.
Status: NHTSA lists Jan 11, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Alfa Romeo recall number Y91
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V878000 as Y91. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "Y91 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2020–2021 | All Giulia recalls |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 2020–2021 | All Stelvio recalls |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Nov 12, 2021
- Owner notification
- Jan 11, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Check your VIN for 21V878000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 21V878000 is open, call any Alfa Romeo dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V878000 or Y91). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V878000?
NHTSA recall 21V878000 (Alfa Romeo recall Y91) covers about 11,419 2020–2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia & Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Nov 12, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V878000?
NHTSA's record for 21V878000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V878000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Alfa Romeo dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 21V878000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jan 11, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Alfa Romeo recall number for 21V878000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as Y91. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (Y91) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V878000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V878000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.