California Lemon Law
Alfa Romeo Lemon Law Attorney
Speak with a California Alfa Romeo lemon lawyer about a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement.
Alfa Romeo's style comes with a reputation for electrical and software gremlins — frozen infotainment, backup-camera recalls, and body-control-module faults — plus the transmission and oil-leak issues owners report over time. If your Alfa Romeo has a defect the dealer can't fix, a California Alfa Romeo lemon law attorney can pursue a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with Alfa Romeo paying the fees. Our Alfa Romeo lemon lawyers handle the Giulia, Stelvio, and Tonale.
Reviewed & updated August 2026 by the Mousavi Law Firm lemon law team.
Commonly Reported Alfa Romeo Defects
These are commonly reported issue categories — not every Alfa Romeo is affected. Any substantial, warranty-covered defect that can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts may support a claim.
Latest recall update · August 2026
Alfa's rearview-camera recalls remain open across the 2020–2025 Giulia and Stelvio (25V667) and the 2023–2025 Tonale (25V246), and the 2024–2025 Tonale brake-pedal recall (24V752) can let the pedal collapse while braking.
Other Open Alfa Romeo Recalls
Every open NHTSA campaign on a recent Alfa Romeo, ordered by what actually matters for a lemon law claim — fire risk and drive-power failures first, minor defects last.
Is My Alfa Romeo a Lemon?
In plain terms: your Alfa Romeo is a lemon if it has a substantial defect covered by the warranty that FCA US LLC (Stellantis) can't fix after a reasonable number of attempts — or if it's been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days. If that sounds like your vehicle, you may be owed a buyback, a replacement, or a cash settlement, and Alfa Romeo pays the legal fees.
Because FCA US LLC — Alfa Romeo’s North American importer — opted into California’s AB 1755 procedures, the filing window on an Alfa Romeo claim is shorter than most owners realize: generally one year from your warranty’s expiration, and no later than six years from the vehicle’s original delivery date. That is materially tighter than the four-year rule that applies to manufacturers who did not opt in — and several competing firms still publish the four-year figure for Alfa Romeo. If your warranty has lapsed or is close to it, the clock is the first thing to check, not the last.
An Alfa Romeo claim is a claim against FCA US LLC — the same Stellantis entity behind Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram. It is the same defendant, the same defense counsel, and the same playbook we handle every week. The badge on the grille is Italian; the warranty obligor is a company we already litigate against constantly.
Your Alfa Romeo may qualify under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act if a substantial, warranty-covered defect survives a reasonable number of repair attempts, or if the vehicle has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days. Owners are routinely told that electrical gremlins and a temperamental infotainment system are simply part of owning an Italian car — that is a marketing story, not a legal defense. And California’s thin Alfa Romeo dealer network makes the 30-day threshold unusually easy to cross: a car waiting weeks for a part is out of service every one of those days.
If any of that sounds like your vehicle, talk to a Alfa Romeo lemon lawyer before you agree to another repair attempt. Our Alfa Romeo lemon law attorneys have brought this claim against FCA US LLC (Stellantis) before, and we will tell you honestly in the first call whether yours is worth bringing.
Take the 60-second “is my car a lemon?” checkWhat Alfa Romeo Defects Trigger California Lemon Law Claims?
| Defect category | Commonly reported issues |
|---|---|
| Rearview camera (Giulia & Stelvio) | NHTSA recall 25V667 covers 2020–2025 Giulia and Stelvio vehicles whose rearview-camera circuit board and software can fail to display an image — a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111 violation affecting roughly 62,900 cars, and a defect owners report recurring after repair. |
| Tonale — rearview camera | The 2023–2025 Tonale carries its own backup-camera recall (25V246) for images that fail to display — the same safety-defect family reaching Alfa’s newest model. |
| Tonale — brake pedal | Recall 24V752 addresses a brake-pedal assembly on 2024–2025 Tonale vehicles that can collapse while braking. A pedal that can fail under load is exactly the kind of substantial safety defect the Lemon Law was written for. |
| Electrical & infotainment | Battery drain and dead starts, frozen and rebooting infotainment screens, phantom warning lights, and body-control-module faults (the subject of earlier campaign 19V551) — the electrical family Alfa owners describe most. |
| Engine, drivetrain & compliance | Oil leaks, rough-shifting transmissions, stalling and check-engine conditions across the Giulia and Stelvio, plus a 2024 Tonale tire-and-rim compliance recall (24V209). |
Check whether your Alfa Romeo needs one of these recalls
Not every Alfa Romeo is affected. Enter your VIN in NHTSA's free federal database to see the open recalls, complaints and investigations on your exact vehicle. It takes about thirty seconds, and it is the same record we would pull for your case.
Look up your VIN at NHTSA.govA recall is not automatically a lemon — and a defect does not have to be recalled to support a claim. Any substantial, warranty-covered defect that can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts may qualify.
What a Alfa Romeo Lemon Lawyer Will Ask You For
Strong documentation is what turns a frustrating ownership experience into a provable claim against FCA US LLC (Stellantis). Gather what you can before your consultation — and don't worry if you're missing something, because we can request records directly from the dealer.
Alfa Romeo Models We Handle
Don't see your model? We handle all Alfa Romeo vehicles — and every other manufacturer.
Active Alfa Romeo Recalls
A recall doesn't automatically make your Alfa Romeo a lemon — but if the repair is delayed or doesn't work, it can. Open a recall to see what to do.
Alfa Romeo Lemon Law by Model
How California's Lemon Law Works for Your Alfa Romeo
California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) protects you when a new, leased, or certified pre-owned Alfa Romeo has a substantial defect that the manufacturer or dealer can't repair after a reasonable number of attempts — or when it's been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.
If your vehicle qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement. Best of all, Alfa Romeo is required to pay your attorney fees on a successful claim — so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.
Estimate your Alfa Romeo buyback with our free calculatorAlfa Romeo Lemon Law FAQs
Is there a filing deadline for an Alfa Romeo claim in California?
Yes, and it is a short one. FCA US LLC — Alfa Romeo’s importer — opted into California’s AB 1755 procedures: generally one year from your warranty’s expiration, and no later than six years from the original delivery date. That is tighter than the four-year rule other brands are subject to, so an expired or expiring warranty makes the deadline the first thing to check.
The dealer says my Alfa’s electrical and infotainment glitches are normal. Are they?
Not as a legal matter. The warranty contains no exception for Italian cars, and Alfa’s rearview-camera failures are serious enough that NHTSA has issued recalls — 25V667 for the Giulia and Stelvio and 25V246 for the Tonale. If a warranty-covered defect keeps coming back after repair attempts, you may have a claim.
My Tonale has been in the shop repeatedly. What counts?
Count days, not visits. California looks at whether the vehicle has been out of service 30 or more cumulative days, and the Tonale’s brake-pedal (24V752) and camera (25V246) recalls often mean long waits for parts through Alfa’s limited service network. Owners routinely undercount those days.
Who pays if I win?
FCA US LLC — and that includes your attorney fees. Under the Song-Beverly Act, a successful claim costs you nothing out of pocket.
What can I actually recover?
A buyback (a refund of what you have paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — plus a possible civil penalty of up to twice your damages if Alfa Romeo willfully refused a valid buyback.
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