Electrical power and recurring warnings
Save photographs of warning lights, no-start events, battery replacements, diagnostic codes, and modules tested or replaced.
Alfa Romeo model guide
If your Alfa Romeo Tonale keeps returning for warranty repair, remains out of service, or has an unresolved condition, build the complete record before deciding what California remedies may apply.
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Independent model research guide
A strong model-level review separates searchable vehicle information from proof. The useful evidence is the warranty and chronological record showing what this vehicle did, what was reported, and what the authorized facility attempted.
Recall, campaign, and repair information is often year- and VIN-specific. Use the exact vehicle identity instead of assuming every version of the model is the same.
Model-aware documentation
These are investigation prompts, not statements that the model has each problem. Select only the categories that match the actual vehicle and repair orders.
Save photographs of warning lights, no-start events, battery replacements, diagnostic codes, and modules tested or replaced.
Identify update or calibration numbers, failed features, reset attempts, and whether the same symptom returned after programming.
Document unavailable features, false alerts, braking or steering interventions, sensor conditions, and dealer test results.
Describe pulling, noise, vibration, loss of assist, uneven response, and any effect on predictable control of the vehicle.
Track weak cooling or heating, odors, intermittent operation, ambient conditions, and parts or refrigerant work performed.
Photograph the location and resulting damage, note weather conditions, and preserve any leak testing or body-repair findings.
Vehicle safety and service records
Find your model year, distinguish a safety recall from a service bulletin or owner report, and compare the records with your vehicle’s VIN, equipment, and repair history.
Indexed source review: September 24, 2026 · Model-year window: 2021–2026
Model year 2022
No safety-recall campaign was supplied for this model year in the indexed search. That is not a current VIN clearance. 3 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Service information · 3 distinct communications
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Model year 2023
The 2023 Tonale index includes 5 distinct safety campaigns, covering electrical systems and software, fuel and propulsion, visibility, cameras, and driver assistance, equipment and other reported systems, airbags, belts, and seating. 127 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recall
The campaign addresses fire risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC).
Reported condition: “The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.”
Park an affected vehicle outside and away from structures as instructed by the manufacturer. Confirm current precautions and repair arrangements.
Applicability in the source: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 98A.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 23V623000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
The campaign addresses injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC).
Reported condition: “The pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected and fail to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety …”
Applicability in the source: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and, if necessary, secure and/or replace the connector or siren, free of charge. Chrysler's number for this recall is B5A.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 23V696000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis).
Reported condition: “The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."”
Applicability in the source: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will add an overlay label to the tire placard information, free of charge. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28B.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 24V175000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC).
Reported condition: “The display module may not show the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."”
Applicability in the source: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the software or replace the display as necessary free of charge. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 13C and 38C.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 25V246000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
The campaign addresses injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC).
Reported condition: “The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.”
Applicability in the source: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. Chrysler's number for this recall is 84D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 15, 2026.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 26V510000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Service information · 52 distinct communications
The text includes references to software or module updates (13), charging or battery concerns (11), warnings or diagnostic codes (9). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 17 distinct communications
The text includes references to starting or stalling (1), warnings or diagnostic codes (1), software or module updates (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 14 distinct communications
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (6), leaks or water entry (2), charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 9 distinct communications
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (2), charging or battery concerns (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 8 distinct communications
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (5), software or module updates (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check steering effort, vehicle speed, direction of travel, and diagnostic findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 8 distinct communications
The text includes references to noise or vibration (2), warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 5 distinct communications
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 4 distinct communications
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (2), noise or vibration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 3 distinct communications
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the lamp or signal involved, conditions of use, warning indicators, and repair results against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 3 distinct communications
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check fuel or charging conditions, power loss, warning messages, and confirmed diagnosis against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 2 distinct communications
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the seating position, restraint equipment, warning messages, and installed parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 2 distinct communications
The text includes references to software or module updates (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Model year 2024
The 2024 Tonale index includes 1 distinct safety campaign, covering airbags, belts, and seating. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recall
The campaign addresses injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC).
Reported condition: “The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.”
Applicability in the source: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. Chrysler's number for this recall is 84D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 15, 2026.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 26V510000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Model year 2025
The 2025 Tonale index includes 3 distinct safety campaigns, covering brakes and stability control, visibility, cameras, and driver assistance, airbags, belts, and seating. Owner-report entries are most numerous in equipment and other reported systems (1) and brakes and stability control (1). 48 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recall
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC).
Reported condition: “The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.”
Applicability in the source: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. FCA's number for this recall is B7B.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 24V752000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC).
Reported condition: “The display module may not show the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."”
Applicability in the source: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the software or replace the display as necessary free of charge. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 13C and 38C.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 25V246000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
The campaign addresses injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC).
Reported condition: “The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.”
Applicability in the source: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. Chrysler's number for this recall is 84D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 15, 2026.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 26V510000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
The text includes references to noise or vibration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 25 distinct communications
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (6), software or module updates (6), charging or battery concerns (6). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 9 distinct communications
The text includes references to inspection or repair procedures (3), leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 6 distinct communications
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 3 distinct communications
The text includes references to noise or vibration (1), leaks or water entry (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
The text includes references to noise or vibration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check fuel or charging conditions, power loss, warning messages, and confirmed diagnosis against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the seating position, restraint equipment, warning messages, and installed parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Model year 2026
The 2026 Tonale index includes 1 distinct safety campaign, covering airbags, belts, and seating. Owner-report entries are most numerous in equipment and other reported systems (1) and electrical systems and software (1). 14 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recall
The campaign addresses injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC).
Reported condition: “The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.”
Applicability in the source: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. Chrysler's number for this recall is 84D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 15, 2026.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 26V510000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 7 distinct communications
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (4), charging or battery concerns (4). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 3 distinct communications
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 2 distinct communications
The text includes references to noise or vibration (1), leaks or water entry (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the seating position, restraint equipment, warning messages, and installed parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA safety-data entry
The indexed entry does not supply the principal star-rating values shown in this review. An equipment listing is not a crash-test rating.
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale, SUV · AWD
Repair chronology
Place the final repair orders in date and mileage order. Compare the customer complaint, technician findings, correction, and post-repair result instead of relying only on a dealer summary or online discussion.
If the same symptom is described differently across repair orders, add a private comparison note without altering the original records. Consistent chronology helps identify whether the condition truly recurred.
California legal framework
California Civil Code section 1793.2 addresses warranty repair obligations and, in specified circumstances, replacement or restitution after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Section 1793.22 defines the Tanner presumption and “nonconformity.” Those provisions require a fact-specific analysis.
Identify the written coverage in effect when the concern was presented.
Show when and how the manufacturer or authorized facility received the vehicle.
Document the effect on use, value, or safety rather than relying on labels.
Compare restitution, replacement, negotiated resolutions, offsets, and supporting damages.
Warranty and escalation record
A manufacturer warranty, certified coverage, dealer promise, and separately purchased service contract may have different obligors and terms. Preserve each document instead of calling all coverage an “extended warranty.”
Save every Alfa Romeo dealer message, repair authorization, parts-delay explanation, manufacturer case number, and written response. A phone call may matter, but a dated email, text, or letter usually makes the sequence easier to prove.
Primary and practical sources
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Clear answers
It may, but the model name alone does not decide eligibility. A review should match the exact vehicle to an applicable written warranty and examine the repair opportunities, recurring nonconformity, mileage, downtime, and effect on use, value, or safety.
There is no universal count that decides every case. California’s Tanner presumption describes specific circumstances, but claims can require a broader analysis of whether the manufacturer had a reasonable opportunity to repair the warranty problem.
No. Recall, campaign, complaint, or bulletin information may provide context, but it does not prove the condition exists in this vehicle or establish a lemon law claim. Use VIN-specific information and the actual repair record.
Keep the purchase or lease agreement, warranty booklet, every final repair order, current registration and payoff information, photographs or videos, towing and rental records, and dealer or manufacturer messages and case numbers.
Possibly. The answer depends on the transaction, vehicle history, warranty that applied, timing of the repair visits, and other facts. A used or leased vehicle should be evaluated from its own documents.
Depending on the facts and current law, possible outcomes can include restitution or repurchase, replacement, a negotiated cash resolution, warranty relief, incidental damages, or other remedies. No particular outcome is guaranteed.
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