California Lemon Law · Alfa Romeo
1 open recall · no fix yet Compact SUV 2024–2025

Alfa Romeo Tonale 1st gen (PHEV) Problems, Recalls & Lemon Law

Alfa Romeo Tonale (gas) owners with brake pedal, rearview camera, or repeat warranty defects may qualify for a California lemon law buyback.

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7
NHTSA recalls
1
Open · no fix
8
Known defects
2024–2025
Model years
The overview

What owners are dealing with

The Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV (1st generation plug-in hybrid, 2023-2026 model years) shares its body and much of its recall history with the gas Tonale, but its plug-in hybrid powertrain carries additional documented risks. Tonale PHEV recalls include improperly tightened 12-volt battery and high-voltage connector cables that may overheat and cause a fire while parked or driving (NHTSA 23V-623), missing or disconnected pedestrian alert sirens required for hybrids under FMVSS 141, the brake pedal collapse recall (24V-752), and rearview camera image failures. If your Tonale PHEV has been in for repeat repairs that have not held, California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act may entitle you to a repurchase, replacement, or cash-and-keep settlement. Attorney fees in qualifying lemon law cases are paid separately by the manufacturer upon a successful outcome.

The problems

The defects most likely to affect you

The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.

01

Electric Propulsion Cable / Power Loss Risk

EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall

Catastrophic2024
02

Equipment:Other:Labels Recall

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Catastrophic2024
03

Equipment:Other:Labels Recall

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Catastrophic2024
04

Brake System Defect - Reduced Brake Assist or Unexpected Braking

brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light

Catastrophic2024-2025
05

Rearview Camera / Display Failure

backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted

Catastrophic2024-2025
06

Seat Belts:Rear Outboard Retractor Recall

rear outboard seat belt does not retract fully or hangs loose; belt webbing twisted in the retractor; belt does not maintain tension against the occupant; no warning indicator; recall notice

Catastrophic2024-2025
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Known defects · 8 documented

Every confirmed defect, in plain English

Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.

Electric Propulsion Cable / Power Loss RiskCatastrophic2024
Symptoms

EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

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. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-85

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Rearview Camera / Display FailureFunctional2024
Symptoms

backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

Dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and, if necessary, secure and/or replace the connector or siren, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is

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Equipment:Other:Labels RecallCatastrophic2024
Symptoms

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

Dealers will add an overlay label to the tire placard information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28B.

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Equipment:Other:Labels RecallCatastrophic2024
Symptoms

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

Dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 32B.

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Brake System Defect - Reduced Brake Assist or Unexpected BrakingCatastrophic2024-2025
Symptoms

brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B7B.

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Rearview Camera / Display FailureCatastrophic2024-2025
Symptoms

backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

Dealers will update the software or replace the display as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 13C and 38C.

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Seat Belts:Rear Outboard Retractor RecallCatastrophic2024-2025
Symptoms

rear outboard seat belt does not retract fully or hangs loose; belt webbing twisted in the retractor; belt does not maintain tension against the occupant; no warning indicator; recall notice

Why it matters for your claim

Occupant-restraint defects sit in the same hazard family as airbag defects and are treated as primary safety concerns. The remedy is not accessible to owners until owner letters mail on or about September 24, 2026, though VINs became searchable August 15, 2026. Owners who raised a rear seat belt retraction complaint before the recall was filed have repair history predating the manufacturer's acknowledgment; 4-5 documented repair attempts is the benchmark for a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

Dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 24, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. 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.

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Equipment:Other:Labels RecallCatastrophic2024
Symptoms

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

Dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 32B.

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NHTSA recall history

Safety recalls, newest first

  1. Aug 6, 2026 · 26V510000

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    open

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.

  2. May 13, 2025 · 25V246000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    remedy available

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet vehicles. 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."

  3. Oct 9, 2024 · 24V752000

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

    remedy available

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.

  4. Mar 19, 2024 · 24V209000

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    remedy available

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The manufacturer label is missing the tire rim and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  5. Mar 5, 2024 · 24V175000

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    remedy available

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. 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."

  6. Oct 17, 2023 · 23V696000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

    remedy available

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. 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 Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

  7. Sep 7, 2023 · 23V623000

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR

    remedy available

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. 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.

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Your rights in California

The Song-Beverly Act protects you

California consumers may have rights under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act when a warrantied defect is not repaired after a reasonable number of attempts or the vehicle spends substantial time out of service. This is general information, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is formed by reading it. Law as of Jun 28, 2026.

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Do this

If the dealer says they can't duplicate it

“Could not duplicate” doesn't mean the defect isn't real. Here's exactly what to do to protect a potential California lemon-law claim.

  1. 1

    Document the moment it happens. Photos, video, and screenshots of any warning lights — with the date and the mileage.

  2. 2

    Get a repair order every visit — even “found nothing.” That paperwork is the foundation of a claim.

  3. 3

    Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Note any recall that has no available remedy yet.

  4. 4

    Track your out-of-service days. California law counts the cumulative days your vehicle spends in the shop.

  5. 5

    Keep loaner & rental records. Alternate-transport paperwork during long repairs matters.

  6. 6

    Save everything in one place. Symptoms, dates, repair orders, and every repeat visit — the intermittent ones especially.

For your Alfa Romeo Tonale specifically

If the Alfa Romeo dealer says it cannot duplicate the issue, ask that the symptom, mileage, date, warning lights, and test-drive result be written on the repair order. Save videos, photos, tow records, and all repeat visits.

Our take

For Alfa Romeo Tonale owners, recall-backed defects are important because they show the manufacturer had notice of a problem. Whether a specific car qualifies still depends on warranty timing, repair history, and documents.

— The Margarian Law team

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FAQ

Alfa Romeo Tonale lemon-law questions

Is the Alfa Romeo Tonale known for recall-related problems?

Alfa Romeo Tonale records cited on this page include NHTSA recall-backed issues such as electric propulsion cable / power loss risk. A recall does not automatically make a vehicle a lemon, but repeat unresolved warranty repairs may matter under California law.

Can an Alfa Romeo Tonale qualify for California lemon law?

An Alfa Romeo Tonale may qualify if a covered defect continues after a reasonable number of warranty repair attempts or causes substantial time out of service. Eligibility depends on repair history, timing, and documents.

What should I do if my Alfa Romeo Tonale dealer cannot duplicate the problem?

Ask the dealer to document the complaint exactly as reported, including warning lights, mileage, dates, and whether a test drive was performed. Keep every repair order and avoid relying only on verbal explanations.

Do Alfa Romeo recalls help a lemon law claim?

Recall records can help show that Alfa Romeo or Stellantis had notice of a safety or drivability issue. The legal question is still whether your specific vehicle was repaired within a reasonable number of attempts.

What documents should Alfa Romeo owners save?

Save purchase or lease documents, every repair order, tow or rental records, photos or videos of symptoms, and all manufacturer recall notices. These records help evaluate warranty timing and repeated repair attempts.

Does contacting Margarian Law cost Alfa Romeo owners anything upfront?

For qualifying California lemon law cases, attorney fees are typically pursued from the manufacturer after a successful outcome. A case review can help determine whether your Alfa Romeo repair history is strong enough to pursue.

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