2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (36) · Engine (12) · Fuel System, Gasoline (8)
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26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (7)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2025-09-09 · campaign 25V586000 · 53,849 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 repo
Seat Belts:front 2024-07-03 · campaign 24V510000 · 337,128 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2024-07-03 · campaign 24V512000 · 9,037 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-05-30 · campaign 23V382000 · 719 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control 2019-03-01 · campaign 19V148000 · 19,114 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2018-11-26 · campaign 18V828000 · 6,136 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:wiring 2018-09-14 · campaign 18V636000 · 34,357 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (174)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-10-16 · S1705000002 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
front brake pulsation and/or clunk noise
Electrical System 2026-09-10 · 22D Combo Rev1 · Warranty Program/Extension
emissions recall 22d - on board diagnostics - dealer notification (revision 1)
Electrical System 2026-09-02 · 22D Combo · Warranty Program/Extension
emissions recall 22d - on board diagnostics - dealer notification
Engine 2026-06-18 · 112842 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bolt - hex flange head
Structure:body 2026-06-05 · 2623000037 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
condensation or water infiltration in headlights, daytime running lights (drl), turn signals, fog lights, taillights. rev a
Structure:body 2026-05-28 · S2623000037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
condensation or water infiltration in headlights, daytime running lights (drl), turn signals, fog lights, taillights.
Showing the 6 most recent of 174 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-05 · Unknown Or Other“on september 23, 2026, i took my vehicle to ron tonkin chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat (alfa romeo) for an official manufacturer recall 93c service regarding the fuel pump. immediately upon receiving the vehicle back from the dealership after the recall procedure, two major electrical failures occurred: 1. complete failure of all exterior turn signa…”
2026-09-26 · Wheels“since i first got this vehicle i noticed that whenever i’m driving over 10 mph and more. the vehicle registers 2 miles faster than the actual speed. example. going 55 on my speedometer the car is actually only going 53. doing the math that is putting more mileage on the vehicle than the true mileage it should be. thus lessening the value of the car…”
2026-09-16 · Electrical System“electronic throttle failing multiple times despite repairs. …”
2026-08-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i own a 2017 alfa romeo giulia that recently received a fuel-pump-related recall repair under fca recall 93c / nhtsa campaign 25v-586 at an authorized alfa romeo dealership. approximately three days after the recall repair was completed, i was driving the vehicle in active traffic with my daughter when the vehicle unexpectedly began decelerating a…”
2026-08-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my 2017 alfa romeo giulia lost motive power and was disabled multiple times the most recent on august 3, 2026 due to failure of the fuel delivery module — the same component and failure mode covered by safety recall 93c / nhtsa campaign 25v-586. when i contacted the dealership, they confirmed the recall applied to my vehicle but advised that repla…”
2026-08-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2017 alfa romeo giulia. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v586000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the iss…”
2026-08-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2017 alfa romeo giulia . the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v586000 (fuel system, gasoline). the dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. additionally, the contact was informed that a limit of ten parts could be ordered at a time as per the …”
2026-07-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my car keeps going into limp mode seasonally, it also emits bad odors when given throttle, and it is definitely lacking power. situation has also caused a misfire on my 3rd cylinder and a super rough idle and start…”
2026-07-26 · Electrical System“after driving my vehicle for about 40 min with the ac blower at full speed, the relay located in the trunk power distribution box melted, affecting sections of the female plug and wire ends. right after the event, the blower stopped working and i found out many owners have reported this same issue. upon inspection at the dealership, they recommende…”
2026-07-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 64,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 alfa romeo giulia. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shut off suddenly. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that on a separate occasion, the vehicle shut off while coming to a complete stop. the contact waited for 30 minutes before restarting the vehicle. the co…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.