Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 2.2× | 4 | Airbag | Average |
| 2023 | 2 | −60% | 3 | Body | Good |
| 2022 | 3 | −64% | 3 | Engine | Good |
| 2021 | 9 | −52% | 6 | Fuel System | Good |
| 2020 | 18 | −55% | 9 | Fuel System | Good |
| 2019 | 47 | −27% | 7 | Fuel System | Average |
| 2018 | 89 | — | 9 | Fuel System | Limited data |
| 2017 | 103 | — | 7 | Fuel System | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Giulia year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Alfa Romeo Giulia problems
Latest Alfa Romeo Giulia recalls
Exterior lighting › Headlights
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.
Back over prevention › Display function
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, the brake booster connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Equipment › Other › Labels
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.
Remedy: FCA will mail corrected tire placards and manufacturer overlay labels. Owners may bring the labels into a dealer for free installation.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Alfa Romeo Giulia should you avoid?
None of the Alfa Romeo Giulia years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Alfa Romeo Giulia?
2022 has the fewest complaints compared with other Giulia years at the same age, followed by 2023 and 2020. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Alfa Romeo Giulia problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (124), engine & cooling (73) and electrical system (70). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2017 model year.
How many recalls has the Alfa Romeo Giulia had?
17 recalls across 2017–2024. The model year with the most is 2018. See all Alfa Romeo Giulia recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.