Alfa Romeo Giulia Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Alfa Romeo Giulia model year (2017–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Years to Avoid
6 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 18
5 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 15
4 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 12
Best Alfa Romeo Giulia Years to Buy
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
4 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 12
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Alfa Romeo Giulia — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Good |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 15 | Avoid |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 12 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 18 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 12 | Avoid |
All 10 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Giulia models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade Giulia units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Giulia should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia if possible. It has 6 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 18 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Giulia to buy?+
The 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 6. It has only 2 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Giulia has the fewest problems?+
The 2021, 2019 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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