Alfa Romeo Giulia complaints by model year
276 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2019 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| 2018 | 86 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| 2017 | 102 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 41 | 31 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 31 | 21 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 35 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 9 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Alfa Romeo Giulia recalls (17)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Giulia model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V845000 | Dec 9, 2025 | Headlights May Fail/FMVSS 108 | 2024 | 62.9% |
| 25V667000 | Oct 7, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2020–2025 | 54.7% |
| 25V586000 | Sep 9, 2025 | Loss of Drive Power | 2017, 2018, 2019 | — |
| 24V943000 | Dec 19, 2024 | Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster | 2019, 2020 | 61.1% |
| 24V510000 | Jul 3, 2024 | Front Seat Air Bag May Not Deploy As Intended | 2017–2024 | 63.1% |
| 24V512000 | Jul 3, 2024 | Incorrect Tire Information on Labels/FMVSS 110 | 2017–2024 | 98.1% |
| 24V306000 | Apr 30, 2024 | Fuel Line Sensor Housing May Leak | 2021 | 79.9% |
| 23V382000 | May 30, 2023 | Carbon Ceramic Brake Rotor May Fracture | 2017–2020 | 83.8% |
| 21V878000 | Nov 12, 2021 | Fuel Line Sensor Housing May Leak | 2020, 2021 | 94.9% |
| 21V848000 | Nov 2, 2021 | Tires with Incorrect Load Rating/FMVSS 110 | 2020 | 93.8% |
| 21V309000 | May 4, 2021 | Rotor and Shaft May Separate Causing a Loss of ABS | 2020, 2021 | 88.9% |
| 20V714000 | Nov 18, 2020 | Rear Brake Discs May Fracture | 2020 | 87.5% |
| 19V551000 | Jul 25, 2019 | Fuel Gauge may Read Higher than Actual Level | 2018, 2019 | 95.5% |
| 19V148000 | Mar 1, 2019 | Adaptive Cruse Control May Fail To Deactivate | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 95.5% |
| 18V828000 | Nov 26, 2018 | Brake Fluid Leak due to Brake Line Damage | 2017, 2018 | 94.8% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia FAQ
How many recalls has the Alfa Romeo Giulia had?
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns that cover at least one Alfa Romeo Giulia model year from 2017 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Alfa Romeo Giulia year has the most complaints?
Among the last 5 model years with settled counts, the 2017 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (102) and the 2021 the fewest (9). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Alfa Romeo Giulia problems?
Across the 2017–2025 model years, owners most often name the fuel/propulsion system, engine, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Alfa Romeo Giulia get?
EPA rates the 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia at 26 to 27 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.