- Safety
- —
- not rated
- Recalls
- 9
- on record
- MPG
- 27
- combined
Heavily recalled
9 safety recalls on record. Confirm with the seller that every campaign has been completed.
Vehicle Summary
2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 9
- Owner complaints
- 84
- Complaints citing a crash
- 6
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
9 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
9 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 18V636000high
Wiring harness issue
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Consequence
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.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 19V551000high
Electrical issue
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
Consequence
The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 18V828000high
Engine issue
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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.
Consequence
Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 19V148000high
Forward collision avoidance · adaptive cruise control
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
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.
Consequence
The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 17V823000high
Brake system issue
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
Consequence
A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 23V382000high
Brake system issue
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
Consequence
An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 24V512000high
Incorrect or missing label
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 24V510000high
Airbag system issue
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
Consequence
A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 25V586000high
Fuel pump may fail
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.
Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
24
City
33
Hwy
27
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,800
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 330 g/mi
How this compares
At 27 MPG combined, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia ranks 10th of 24 midsize cars EPA rated for 2018 — 0.5 MPG better than the 26.5 MPG median for that group.
That places it squarely mid-pack for its class. Fuel cost is close enough to its rivals that other running costs will probably matter more.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $2,800, $200 more than the $2,600 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $14,000, a $1,000 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 330 grams per mile — about 5 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
84 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 84
- Total
- 6
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE26
- FUEL SYSTEM24
- BRAKES7
- ELECTRICAL7
- OTHER5
Notable Issues
84 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve injuries. 6 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia, newest first.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE24003
Low Pressure Fuel Pump Assembly Failure
- Recall
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE24003
Low Pressure Fuel Pump Assembly Failure
- Recall
An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall
The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.
- Recall
Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall
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.
- Recall
A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive type
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
24
City
33
Hwy
27
Comb
- Annual cost
- $2,800
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Explore related
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE24003
Low Pressure Fuel Pump Assembly Failure
- Recall
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE24003
Low Pressure Fuel Pump Assembly Failure