2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Shift Paddle Malfunction TSB
Owners of 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles may experience shift paddles not working in Drive mode, only in manual mode. This issue is attributed to Transmission Control Module (TCM) software. TSB 21-035-24 REV. A provides details, though the service action is now for information only.

Important Update Regarding TSB 21-035-24 REV. A
Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 21-035-24 REV. A, issued on September 5, 2024, addresses a specific concern for 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale owners. This bulletin supersedes a previous version, TSB 21-035-24, dated May 21, 2024. It is crucial to note that this service action is no longer in effect and has been converted to an Information Only bulletin. This means that while the bulletin identifies a symptom and its cause, it does not outline a specific repair procedure to be followed under this TSB.
Symptoms of Shift Paddle Malfunction
Owners of affected 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles may notice a specific behavior with their shift paddles. The primary symptom is that the "Shift paddles will not work when the shifter is in Drive." Instead, the
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is TSB 21-035-24 REV. A about?
- TSB 21-035-24 REV. A addresses a condition in the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale where the shift paddles do not function when the vehicle is in Drive mode, only working when the transmission is in manual mode. The root cause is identified as an issue with the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software.
- Is there a repair procedure for the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale shift paddle malfunction?
- This specific TSB, 21-035-24 REV. A, is now considered an 'Information Only' bulletin, meaning the service action it described is no longer in effect. Technicians are directed to follow general published service procedures in the Service Library to diagnose and repair the vehicle if this symptom is present.
- Which 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles are affected by this TSB?
- This bulletin applies to 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles built on or before March 25, 2024 (MDH 0325XX). The affected vehicles are equipped with a 2.0L I4 DOHC DI Turbo Engine w/ESS (Sales Code EC1) and a 9-Speed 948TE FWD/AWD Auto Transmission (Sales Code DFH).
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