Alfa Romeo Giulia problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 247 owner complaints and 17 recalls on file for the Alfa Romeo Giulia (2017–2025). The 2018 Giulia has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
247
Recalls
17
Model years
9
Worst year
2018

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Alfa Romeo Giulia model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Alfa Romeo Giulia years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia — 77 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  2. 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia — 45 complaints, 8 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  3. 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia — 83 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  4. 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia — 18 complaints; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (2 complaints).

Every Alfa Romeo Giulia model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 Giulia10001Visibility & Wipers
2024 Giulia91014Airbags
2023 Giulia20003Airbags
2022 Giulia30003Electrical System
2021 Giulia91006Electrical System
2020 Giulia180009Electrical System
2019 Giulia458157Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2018 Giulia775149Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2017 Giulia833027Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Alfa Romeo Giulia problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    120 complaints
  • Engine
    67 complaints
  • Electrical System
    60 complaints
  • Brakes
    19 complaints
  • Airbags
    16 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    13 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    12 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    10 complaints
  • Lighting
    10 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    10 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Alfa Romeo Giulia received by NHTSA each month.

Alfa Romeo Giulia recalls

  • Recall 25V845000Dec 9, 2025313 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: Headlights that fail can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V667000Oct 7, 202562,910 vehiclesModel years 2020–2025

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V586000Sep 9, 202553,849 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V943000Dec 19, 20242,021 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V510000Jul 3, 2024337,128 vehiclesModel years 2017–2024

    Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 24V512000Jul 3, 20249,037 vehiclesModel years 2017–2024

    Risk: Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V306000Apr 30, 2024261 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V382000May 30, 2023719 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020

    Risk: An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V878000Nov 12, 202111,419 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.

  • Recall 21V848000Nov 2, 2021185 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: The incorrect tires can result in the operator overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V309000May 4, 20219 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: The loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V714000Nov 18, 20208 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: A rear brake disc fracture may result in a reduction of braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V551000Jul 25, 201921,914 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V148000Mar 1, 201919,114 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.

  • Recall 18V828000Nov 26, 20186,136 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V636000Sep 14, 201834,357 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: Heat damage to the engine compartment wiring or components can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V823000Dec 20, 2017216 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Other Alfa Romeo models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology