2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion. There are 9 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
77
Recalls
9
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Median mileage
27,500 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion is the most-reported problem area, named in 41 of 77 complaints (53%).
  • Engine (22) and electrical system (18) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 27,500 mi.
  • Owners reported 5 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries.
  • The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 9 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
  • It has the most serious complaint record of all 9 Alfa Romeo Giulia model years we track.
  • That is 7% fewer complaints than the 2017 model year (83).

2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems by category

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    41 complaints
  • Engine
    22 complaints
  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    18 complaints
  • Brakes · 4 crashes
    7 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    7 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    6 complaints
  • Airbags · 2 crashes
    4 complaints
  • Lighting
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control · 2 crashes
    3 complaints
  • Steering
    3 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash
    1 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Fuel/propulsion system32
Engine21
Electrical system17
Fuel system, gasoline8
Unknown or other7
Power train6
Service brakes5
Exterior lighting3

When problems happen (mileage)

2Under 10k710k–30k230k–60k460k–100k1100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia complaints that list mileage.

2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia recalls (9)

  • Recall 25V586000Sep 9, 202553,849 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of fuel flow and loss of drive power.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 7, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 93C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 16, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

  • Recall 24V510000Jul 3, 2024337,128 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.

  • Recall 24V512000Jul 3, 20249,037 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

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

    Remedy: FCA will mail corrected tire placards and manufacturer overlay labels. Owners may bring the labels into a dealer for free installation. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 27, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024 through November 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 81B.

  • Recall 23V382000May 30, 2023719 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes. During certain driving maneuvers, the brake system may exert an excessive clamp force that may fracture the rotor, decreasing the brake performance.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will update the brake system module (BSM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 68A.

  • Recall 19V551000Jul 25, 201921,914 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    Alfa Romeo (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may indicate an inaccurate fuel level that displays higher than the actual amount.

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

    Remedy: Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Alfa Romeo's number for this recall is V84.

  • Recall 19V148000Mar 1, 201919,114 vehicles
    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.

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

    Remedy: Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service 1-800-853-1403. The Alfa Romeo number for this recall is V27.

  • Recall 18V828000Nov 26, 20186,136 vehicles
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles equipped with GME 280HP engines and All Wheel Drive ("AWD"). The brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, possibly causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust.

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

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the brake fluid line to prevent contact with the coolant hose clamp. If damage is found on the brake line, it will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB9.

  • Recall 18V636000Sep 14, 201834,357 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles, equipped with 2.0L engines. These engines may misfire causing the catalytic converter to overheat, possibly resulting in damage to the nearby wiring and engine components.

    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.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA4.

  • Recall 17V823000Dec 20, 2017216 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The braking system on these vehicles may have been filled with contaminated brake fluid, possibly damaging the system and affecting its performance.

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

    Remedy: Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the braking system, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is T84.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • PE24003Opened Jan 8, 2024Closed Sep 26, 2025led to recall 25E069

    Low Pressure Fuel Pump Assembly Failure

    On January 8, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE24003) to assess allegations of loss of motive power resulting from low-pressure fuel pump failures in certain MY 2017–2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles.  The subject vehicles are equipped with 2.0L 4-cylinder and 2.9L 6-cylinder turbocharged engines and manufactured by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC (FCA US).  Reports received by ODI alleged stall and loss of motive power at speeds above 25 mph, with several reporting that the condition resulted in permanent disablement of the vehicle.  Many reports…

Recent 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 5, 2026CAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Vehicle: 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia, VIN [XXX] Recall: NHTSA 25V-586 (FCA/Stellantis Recall 93C): Fuel Delivery Module / fuel pump I received FCA's safety recall notice for recall 93C. It states the fuel pump can fail and cause a loss of drive power, which can cause a crash without warning. The notice tells me to schedule the free repair with an authorized Alfa Romeo dealer, but the remedy is not available to me in practice. I contacted every authorized dealer in my area, all…
    NHTSA complaint #11769196 · source
  2. Filed Sep 2, 2026TXOther / Unknown
    My Alfa Romeo with VIN [XXX] has an active recall 93C (NHTSA Recall 25V586) related to the Fuel Delivery Module. The recall specifically states that this issue can lead to a sudden loss of drive power while driving and possibly result in a crash. Due to the closure of the dealership in San Antonio where I live and purchased the car, the nearest Alfa Romeo authorized service center is in Austin, Texas. This is a distance of 125 miles from my home and involves primarily…
    NHTSA complaint #11761628 · source
  3. Filed Jul 24, 2026100,100 miFLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on approximately five occasions, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, lost motive power, and stalled on some occasions. The check engine warning light and the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) warning light were illuminated twice. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate,…
    NHTSA complaint #11752588 · source
  4. Filed Jun 26, 202615,000 miALFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle and parking the vehicle, upon returning to the vehicle a short time later, the vehicle hesitated while restarting. On another occasion, the vehicle was started and stalled while driving. Approximately 10 minutes later, the vehicle was able to be restarted. A diagnostic scan of the vehicle indicated a failure with the fuel delivery system. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a…
    NHTSA complaint #11746674 · source
  5. Filed Jun 15, 2026GAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Vehicle is affected by FCA recall 93C / NHTSA recall 25V-586 for Fuel Delivery Module / fuel pump failure that can cause fuel starvation and unexpected loss of motive power. NHTSA recall lookup shows the recall is incomplete and the remedy is not yet available. The vehicle is already symptomatic. It has active DTC P008A / low-pressure fuel system pressure too low, check engine light, and Start/Stop unavailable. It also has drivability symptoms: inconsistent acceleration,…
    NHTSA complaint #11744273 · source
  6. Filed May 26, 2026PAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    NHTSA RECALL #25V-586 Around September of 2025, I notified Alfa Romeo Customer service that my vehicle was experiencing symptoms of this recall. Symptoms include but are not limited to severe fuel pump whine that fluctuates with RPM, as well as intermittent LOMP. The whine is audible 100% of the time. The LOMP occurs intermittently, primarily shortly after starting the vehicle. On multiple occasions, I have to pull my vehicle to the side of the road because it is unable to…
    NHTSA complaint #11740163 · source
  7. Filed Apr 28, 202626,000 miILCrashBrakesAcceleration & Cruise Control
    The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that while at a complete stop on several occasions, the engine abnormally revved to 1,100-1,400 RPMs. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed low speed on a ramp, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and failed to decelerate while the brake pedal was depressed. Additionally, the contact stated that while at a complete stop at the red light, the engine revved, and the vehicle accelerated…
    NHTSA complaint #11734246 · source
  8. Filed Feb 4, 2026NYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Been waiting to have this recall repaired for months. I started the car and excessive amount of fuel was injected into the combustion chamber, cause a smoke cloud.
    NHTSA complaint #11715569 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology