KNOWN FAULTS · Alfa Romeo

Known faults for the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

2022–2026 · Hybrid / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

5 known faults with sources

Engines: 1.5 Hybrid (Hybrid)

Abnormal combustion stressing a connecting rod on the Tonale 1.5 Hybrid 160 hpEngine

Engine / equipment: Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.5 Hybrid 160 hp (48 V mild hybrid)
Period mentioned: 2022–2026
Symptoms: Usually nothing before the failure; in the worst case, engine damage.
Possible cause described: Stellantis recalled 33,326 Tonale 1.5 Hybrid 160 hp cars (campaign F60W, built from February 2022 to February 2026) because abnormal combustion can put excessive stress on a connecting rod. The engine-ECU software is updated in about 30 minutes; 175 hp versions are not affected.
Check for the garage: Check campaign F60W by VIN; if the engine knocks, stop and have it inspected.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 1.5 Hybrid (Hybrid) · 1.6 Diesel (Diesel)

Applies if: Only cars built from 15/9/2022 to 13/2/2023; confirm by VIN.

Floor wiring that can short against the exhaust (Tonale 2022–2023)Electrical and electronic systems

Engine / equipment: Alfa Romeo Tonale built at Pomigliano from 15/9/2022 to 13/2/2023
Period mentioned: 2022–2023
Symptoms: The lights or hazard warning lights suddenly fail, the power steering or brake assistance is lost.
Possible cause described: The floor wiring was non-compliant: the earth wire can be damaged and short-circuit against the exhaust pipe, cutting the lights, hazard warning lights, power steering and brake assistance. Recall 6574, notified by Germany on Safety Gate (A12/00622/23).
Check for the garage: Check campaign 6574 by VIN at an Alfa Romeo dealer.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 1.3 Plug-in Hybrid Q4 (Plug-in hybrid)

Applies if: Defects documented by US recalls; European cars may have equivalent campaigns: check by VIN.

12 V and high-voltage cables and brake pedal on the Tonale plug-in hybridHigh-voltage battery

Engine / equipment: Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.3 Plug-in Hybrid Q4 (twin of the Dodge Hornet)
Period mentioned: 2023–2025
Symptoms: Connections of the 12 V positive cable or the high-voltage connector that overheat and can cause a fire, parked or driving; a brake pedal that can collapse and leave no brakes.
Possible cause described: Cables not tightened properly at the factory (NHTSA 23V-623) and a defective brake pedal (24V-752, Tonale 2024–2025).
Check for the garage: Check both campaigns by VIN.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recalls.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 1.3 Plug-in Hybrid Q4 (Plug-in hybrid)

Applies if: US bulletin 08-343-26 for the 2024 Tonale sold there (plug-in hybrid); in Europe, ask the dealer.

Flat battery and no start caused by the body control module software (Tonale 2024)Electrical and electronic systems

Engine / equipment: Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.3 plug-in hybrid Q4
Period mentioned: 2024 (US model years)
Symptoms: The battery runs flat and the car will not start; the engine warning light is on and, with the headlamp-off delay active, the lights-on chime sounds when the driver door is opened.
Possible cause described: The body control module (BCM) software causes a high current draw with the ignition off. Stellantis fixes it by reprogramming the BCM (bulletin 08-343-26).
Check for the garage: Tell the garage the battery goes flat for no reason and ask them to check the BCM software level before replacing the battery.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 1.3 Plug-in Hybrid Q4 (Plug-in hybrid)

Applies if: US bulletin 23-029-26 for the Tonale built from 20/6/2025 to 6/2/2026 (the plug-in hybrid sold there); in Europe, ask the dealer.

Condensation or water inside the tailgate tail lamp (Tonale 2025–2026)Lighting

Engine / equipment: Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.3 plug-in hybrid Q4
Period mentioned: 2025–2026 (US model years), built from 20/6/2025 to 6/2/2026
Symptoms: Condensation or water can be seen inside the tail lamp mounted on the tailgate.
Possible cause described: A material defect of the lamp. Stellantis says to inspect it and, if needed, replace the tailgate tail lamp and the nameplate (bulletin 23-029-26).
Check for the garage: Show the garage the condensation in the tailgate lamp and ask them to inspect it under warranty as per bulletin 23-029-26.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.