Alfa Romeo Giulia Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | Excellent | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2023 | Excellent | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2022 | Excellent | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2021 | Good | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2020 | Good | 4 | 14 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2019 | Caution | 4 | 27 | 7 | 6 | — | Fuel System / Gasoline | Full report → |
| 2018Worst | Avoid | 8 | 79 | 9 | 9 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2017 | Avoid | 6 | 65 | 7 | — | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
10 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Alfa Romeo Giulia Problems
Based on 201 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Recent Safety Recalls — Alfa Romeo Giulia (2022–2026)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The wiring harness may have been misrouted, which can cause the headlights to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel arch liner and repair the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is D4C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 16, 2025.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The printed circuit board and software for the rearview camera may contain defects that cause the rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the radio, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the rearview camera software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A2C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Showing 4 recalls from 2022–2026 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Alfa Romeo Giulia Reliability
What year Giulia has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 79 complaints and 8 safety recalls. See the full 2018 report for specific defects.
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia has accumulated 201 owner-filed complaints and 27 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Giulia.
What are the most common Giulia problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine (37 reports), Fuel/Propulsion System (37 reports), Electrical System (33 reports), Unknown Or Other (14 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Giulia has an open recall?
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