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2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Gas
Midsize Cars
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical9
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA86
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA27 mpg
2026202520242023202220212020201920182017

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize car with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Giulia, is EPA-rated at 27 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 86 complaints, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
GiuliaGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo243327$2,850
Giulia AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233126$3,000
GiuliaGasRWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo172420$3,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 39287, 39289, 39288.

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Recalls (9)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

93C
53,849 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 repo
NHTSA campaign 25V586000reported Sep 9, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Air Bags

82B
337,128 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V510000reported Jul 3, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Equipment

81B
9,037 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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."RiskIncorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.FixFCA 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V512000reported Jul 3, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

68A
719 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskAn unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V382000reported May 30, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Electrical System

V84
21,914 vehicles
ProblemAlfa 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.RiskThe vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixAlfa 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V551000reported Jul 25, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

V27
19,114 vehicles
ProblemFCA 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.RiskThe driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.FixAlfa 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 campaign 19V148000reported Mar 1, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
!critical

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UB9
6,136 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskBrake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V828000reported Nov 26, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
!critical

Engine And Engine Cooling

UA4
34,357 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskHeat 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.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V636000reported Sep 14, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

T84
216 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.FixAlfa 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 campaign 17V823000reported Dec 20, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

NHTSA defect investigations

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module — Low Pressure Fuel Pump Assembly Failure closed

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 described recurrence of the failure after an initial repair. During the investigation, ODI det

Opened Jan 8, 2024 · closed Sep 26, 2025 · action PE24003

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
86complaints filed

6 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 5 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2018: 6 · 2019: 4 · 2020: 4 · 2021: 6 · 2022: 5 · 2023: 11 · 2024: 26 · 2025: 12 · 2026: 12

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System31
Engine21
Electrical System20
Unspecified9
Fuel System, Gasoline9
Power Train8

What owners describe

“Head Gasket blew/failed well before it should have. This caused oil to leak under the car and in the entire engine, creating a safety hazard and environmental hazards. Engine is subject to overheating. (Engine needs full replacement due to this faulty equipment).”Nov 2, 2023 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was jumpstarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that upon pressing the Start button, the i…”Oct 3, 2023 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“When attempting to close an open sunroof, something failed and the sunroof will no longer move. I had to drive 2 hours at highway speeds with the open panoramic sunroof, which caught a lot of air and which I was worried would blow off or be damaged by debris since it was now raised up and exposed. A mechanic has looked…”Sep 27, 2023 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Giulia model years

A

2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia

1 recalls · 1 complaints

C

2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia

4 recalls · 9 complaints

B

2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia

3 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia

3 recalls · 3 complaints

F

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia

6 recalls · 9 complaints

F

2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia

9 recalls · 18 complaints

F

2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia

7 recalls · 45 complaints

F

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia

7 recalls · 100 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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