Model year record

2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 169 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V586000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
53,849
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-09
Owners notified
2026-07-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 24V510000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
337,128
Reported to NHTSA
2024-07-03
Owners notified
2024-08-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 24V512000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
9,037
Reported to NHTSA
2024-07-03
Owners notified
2024-08-05

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 23V382000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
719
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-30
Owners notified
2023-07-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 19V551000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
21,914
Reported to NHTSA
2019-07-25
Owners notified
2019-08-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 19V148000

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

Component
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
19,114
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-01
Owners notified
2019-03-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V828000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
6,136
Reported to NHTSA
2018-11-26
Owners notified
2019-01-10

Defect description

Chrysler (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.

Safety risk

Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V636000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
34,357
Reported to NHTSA
2018-09-14
Owners notified
2018-10-10

Defect description

Chrysler (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.

Safety risk

Heat 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.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V823000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
216
Reported to NHTSA
2017-12-20
Owners notified
2018-02-01

Defect description

Chrysler (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.

Safety risk

A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Alfa 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel/propulsion system406,400 mi
Engine2950,000 mi
Electrical system186,400 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1463,000 mi
Unknown or other13500 mi
Power train95,596 mi
Service brakes6
Vehicle speed control526,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling466,000 mi
Exterior lighting420,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic426,000 mi
Steering420,000 mi
Structure: body411,200 mi
Air bags3
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2
Seat belts2700 mi
Visibility/wiper211,300 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette155,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: horn155,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump129,000 mi
Suspension1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly12,900 mi

The 2017 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.