AI Damage2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Phev: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Phev filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and electrical system. The maker issued 129 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 10
- involving a crash
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 129
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 40% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 30% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 30% of all complaints
- 4 Forward collision avoidance 30% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 10% of all complaints
- 7 Seat belts 10% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (40% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (30% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 66.
- Engine: 3 complaints (30% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 complaints (30% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 12.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 66 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Component/System: Brake system â specifically brake pedal assembly / braking performance. Description: The vehicle experienced recurring issues with braking performance, including inconsistent or reduced deceleration during braking.
I was pulling into a parking space and started to apply the brake to stop before reaching the parking curb. When I gently pressed the brake the vehicle lunged forward, so I fully depressed the brake pedal.
I have found a huge barrier to getting my brakes serviced as Alfa Romeo makes it impossible for an independent mechanic to acquire the necessary brake hardware to keep my car safely on the road. 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale already has a formal federal safety recall regarding a brake pedal collapse defect.
The rear passenger seatbelt became internally jammed and would not retract or function properly. The belt appears to have twisted within the retractor mechanism during normal use. The condition is not user-correctable and requires removal of interior trim and access to the retractor assembly to resolve.
The car engine and hybrid system shuts down randomly and without warning when I am driving, and the car has no power. The first time it happened was on Wednesday, Dec. 11th 2025. I had just picked up the car a few days prior, when they replaced the high voltage generator under warranty.
In addition, the vehicle hesitated to come to a complete stop. The contact stated that there was a shuddering sound coming from the brakes. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted.
At any point in time when driving, the dashboard could turn on all error and warning lights, which leaves the vehicle unable to accelerate above 15mph. The errors indicate issues with parking brake, steering, stability control, engine, hill start assist, electronic throttle control, and autonomous emergency braking.
I feel this is a major safety issue and I am afraid to drive my vehicle at higher speeds for fear it will autonomously brake for no reason and cause an accident.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,921 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Tonale Phev has 5 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 10, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Mis-Machined Engine Block
- When long block is received, inspection needs to be performed per SOL S2609000010 before the repair begins
If the block machining is not complete according to information in SOL, a new long block will need to be ordered.
- THROTTLE BODY – NONE
- Heated Seats and Heated Wheel Turn Off Or Become Disabled Customers may comment on the following
● Customer may comment that their Heated Seats and Heated Steering Wheel will turn off or become disabled (button grayed out on display screen) while driving the vehicle.
- Body Control Module (BCM) Missing Generic Flash Support Technicians may experience the following
● After replacing the BCM, a flash file does not appear / display in wiTECH
- BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD
- Flash
Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ●…
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Content Missing Or Screen Blank Customers may experience the following
● IPC content missing, display abnormal or screen blank
- The following software enhancement is available
● This software update enables the feature Active Cabin Ventilation (ACV). This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of…
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
- Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance Customers may experience one or more of the following
SYMPTOM: ● Wiper blades that chatter/streak/jump/skip/smear or make noise while traveling across the windshield. . No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any…
- Harman R1H Uconnect 5 Radio Software Flash Error Codes
NHTSA lists 129 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Phev?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (20%), hesitation when accelerating (10%), jerking, harsh shifts (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Phev?
NHTSA lists 129 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Phev from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2024 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.