Who Owns Alfa Romeo?

Alfa Romeo's sustainability activities are governed by Stellantis' group-level environmental framework. Stellantis has committed to achieving carbon neutrality across its manufacturing operations by 2038 and has published electrification targets requiring a majority of European new car sales to be battery electric by 2030 under applicable EU regulations.

Alfa Romeo's Tonale SUV is offered with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. The Junior SUV, launched in 2024, is offered with a fully battery electric powertrain alongside a petrol variant. Stellantis manufactures the Junior at its Tychy facility in Poland, which draws a portion of its electricity from renewable sources under Stellantis' energy agreements.

Stellantis publishes an annual sustainability report covering CO2 emissions, supply chain standards, and social metrics. Stellantis requires suppliers to comply with its Supplier Code of Conduct, which covers labor rights, health and safety, and environmental management. No separate sustainability certification specific to Alfa Romeo has been verified as of May 2025.

Alfa Romeo's Cassino plant, which produces the Giulia and Stelvio, holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification, per Stellantis' manufacturing quality disclosures.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale won the Compasso d'Oro Industrial Design Award in October 2023. The Compasso d'Oro is awarded by the Associazione per il Disegno Industriale (ADI) in Italy and is one of the longest-running industrial design awards in the world.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia won European Car of the Year in 1997 (note: this refers to the original Giulia series; the 2016 Giulia was a finalist for the award but did not win). The 2016 Giulia Quadrifoglio set a production sedan lap record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife of 7 minutes 32 seconds at the time of its debut, documented by the manufacturer and confirmed by automotive journalists.

The Alfa Romeo Junior received the Quattroruote Car of the Year 2025 award from the Italian automotive publication Quattroruote.

Seat belt sensor recall (July 2024): Stellantis recalled approximately 332,000 vehicles, including Alfa Romeo Giulia (model years 2017 to 2024) and Stelvio (model years 2018 to 2025), due to a faulty seat belt buckle switch sensor that could prevent front airbags from deploying in a crash. The recall was designated NHTSA Campaign Number 24V-581. Stellantis identified 578 field reports of the issue and no known accidents or injuries. The fix involved rewiring the sensor directly to the harness. Owners were notified and repairs provided free of charge.

Brake pedal assembly recall (October 2024): Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles were included in a recall (NHTSA Campaign Number 24V-752) for a potential brake pedal assembly defect that could cause the pedal to collapse during braking. The recall was issued in October 2024. NHTSA recall records for this campaign are publicly searchable at nhtsa.gov.

Airbag connector recall (2024): Certain Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles from model years 2018 to 2025 were recalled for a connector issue affecting airbag deployment. The recall covered approximately 54,855 vehicles. The defect related to a manufacturing issue at the component supplier that ended in June 2024.

Long-term reliability concerns: Alfa Romeo vehicles have historically ranked below average in long-term reliability surveys. J.D. Power's 2024 Vehicle Dependability Study placed Stellantis brands, including Alfa Romeo, below the industry average for problems per 100 vehicles in the premium segment. This is a documented and persistent area of concern for the brand. Stellantis has not publicly confirmed a timeline for resolving this gap relative to German premium competitors.