2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion. There are 7 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
45
Recalls
7
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Median mileage
33,500 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion is the most-reported problem area, named in 25 of 45 complaints (56%).
  • Engine (13) and airbags (6) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 33,500 mi.
  • Owners reported 8 crashes, 1 fire and 5 injuries.
  • The 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 7 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 2nd of 9 Alfa Romeo Giulia model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 42% fewer complaints than the 2018 model year (77).

2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems by category

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    25 complaints
  • Engine · 1 crash
    13 complaints
  • Airbags · 6 crashes
    6 complaints
  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    6 complaints
  • Brakes · 2 crashes
    5 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    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 system17
Engine13
Fuel system, gasoline8
Air bags6
Electrical system6
Service brakes3
Power train2
Unknown or other2

When problems happen (mileage)

2Under 10k610k–30k330k–60k360k–100k1100k–150k1150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia complaints that list mileage.

2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia recalls (7)

  • 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 24V943000Dec 19, 20242,021 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, the brake booster connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is E0B.

  • 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 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 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.

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 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia complaints

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

  1. Filed Sep 26, 2026CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    No remedy for the already existing recall Turbo o ring wears out leaking oil Sensor issues front go off due to license plate cover While in n drive the car does not engage auto stop/start
    NHTSA complaint #11767172 · source
  2. Filed Aug 27, 2026AZFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1. The fuel delivery/fuel pressure system is malfunctioning. The vehicle has experienced fuel-pressure related diagnostic trouble codes, loss of power, stalling, and limp mode. The fuel pressure sensor was replaced, but the same diagnostic codes and symptoms continued. The symptoms are consistent with the fuel delivery module/fuel pump defect described in NHTSA recall 25V586. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request. 2. The vehicle…
    NHTSA complaint #11759890 · source
  3. Filed Aug 5, 2026TNFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle…
    NHTSA complaint #11754974 · source
  4. Filed Jul 1, 2026GAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The vehicle is subject to Alfa Romeo Safety Recall 93C (NHTSA Campaign 25V586) for a defective Fuel Delivery Module. The safety defect is an active, un-remedied hazard. The vehicle is currently located at [Name of Alfa Romeo Dealership] for an official diagnosis and is available for inspection. The vehicle has an active safety recall for sudden, catastrophic engine stalling at highway speeds due to fuel pump warping. Because the manufacturer has not provided a remedy or a…
    NHTSA complaint #11747585 · source
  5. Filed Jun 9, 202622,000 miAZFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated before accelerating as intended. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the parts required for the recall repair were unavailable.…
    NHTSA complaint #11742994 · source
  6. Filed Jun 6, 2026FLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Check engine light, electronic throttle control warning, and auto start/stop warning lights illuminate intermittently. OBD scan revealed codes P018B and P018D (Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit). Freeze frame data shows fuel rail pressure at 20,030 kPa under full throttle load, significantly below expected range. Engine running lean with short term fuel trim at +11.7%. Dealer and FCA confirmed awareness of fuel pump recall 93C covering this vehicle but no remedy currently…
    NHTSA complaint #11742447 · source
  7. Filed Apr 22, 202660,000 miCACrash1 injuredTowedAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts
    The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated his son was driving at 25 MPH, a pick-up truck vehicle in front of him abruptly depressed their brake pedal, and his vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of him. The contact stated that no air bags were deployed in his vehicle. The contact stated that his son sustained a head injury due to the impact of the accident. Medical attention was required. The contact stated that a police report was…
    NHTSA complaint #11733020 · source
  8. Filed Apr 14, 2026ILFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
    NHTSA complaint #11731084 · 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