Where is the VIN number in Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949)?

This guide covers the VIN (vehicle identification number) locations on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio (949) produced between 2017 and 2019, using real-world inspection footage and mechanic-style checks.

Chassis Number Locations

1. B-Pillar Sticker (Driver's Side)

• Where to look: Open the driver’s door and look at the lower section of the B-pillar (door jamb). You’ll see a black/silver manufacturer sticker; the VIN is printed vertically along the left edge of the label.
• Access: Low difficulty. No tools needed—just open the door. Good lighting helps because the door jamb can be shadowed.
• Note: This walkthrough is LHD (steering wheel on the left). On RHD cars, expect the sticker on the driver’s side B-pillar (typically the opposite side).
• Tip: Because the VIN is vertical and the jamb can be dark, use your phone to scan it directly and rotate the phone 90° so OCR reads the characters cleanly.

2. Dashboard / Windshield (Bottom Corner)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the windshield at the driver’s side lower corner, right where the dash meets the glass. The VIN is on a black plate with white characters.
• Access: Medium to high difficulty due to windshield glare/reflections (sky/trees) that can wash out characters on camera.
• Note: On RHD models, the windshield VIN is usually on the right-side lower corner (driver’s side for RHD markets).
• Tip: If reflections are blocking the view, change your angle slightly and capture it with your phone so you don’t misread characters through the glass.

3. Engine Bay (Shock Tower Stamp)

• Where to look: Pop the hood. Facing the engine, locate the shock/strut tower on the left side of the engine bay (this is typically the passenger side on LHD). The VIN is stamped directly into the painted metal of the tower, just below a thick braided hose/wire loom.
  Mechanic check: Look on the metal first—some cars have nearby plastic trim, but in the shown vehicle the stamp is exposed on the tower.
• Access: Medium difficulty. Dust, water spots, and shadows from hoses can hide the stamped digits—wipe the area before scanning.
• Note: This stamp location usually stays consistent regardless of LHD/RHD, but always verify the exact tower on your specific car.
• Tip: If the stamp is faint or dirty (and may include security “star” characters at the ends), wipe it and use High Contrast AI scanning to pick up stamped characters without guessing.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Where is the VIN number of my Alfa Romeo Stelvio ( 2017 – now ) | All Possible VIN Number Locations

▶ Watch Alfa Romeo Stelvio VIN Location Guide

• A clear POV walkthrough showing the B-pillar label, windshield VIN plate, and the engine bay shock tower VIN stamp.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield glare: If you can’t read the dash VIN through the glass, move around the corner of the windshield and change the phone angle to kill reflections before scanning.
• Stamped VIN hard to see in the engine bay: Dust/grime and shadows from hoses can hide stamped digits—wipe the tower clean and use angled light to make the characters pop.
• Sticker validity warning: Door-jamb stickers can be damaged, replaced, or painted over—always cross-check the sticker VIN with the windshield and engine bay stamp before buying.

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