2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (25) · Fuel System, Gasoline (9) · Power Train (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
25 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (9)
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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2019-07-25 · campaign 19V551000 · 21,914 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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 Brakes, Hydraulic 2017-12-20 · campaign 17V823000 · 216 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (151)
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 151 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-13 · Electrical System“on october 13, 2026, while driving my 2018 alfa romeo giulia ti home from work at night in dry weather, the vehicle’s lights began flickering and then the headlights went out while the vehicle was moving. i suddenly could not see the road and nearly had an accident. the problem is intermittent, and the lights later resumed operating, but the vehicl…”
2026-10-08 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 137,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 alfa romero giulia. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v586000(fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available for the recall repair. the contact stated that the manufacturer had …”
2026-10-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System“vehicle: 2018 alfa romeo giulia, vin [xxx] recall: nhtsa 25v-586 (fca/stellantis recall 93c): fuel delivery module / fuel pump i received fca's safety recall notice for recall 93c. it states the fuel pump can fail and cause a loss of drive power, which can cause a crash without warning. the notice tells me to schedule the free repair with an auth…”
2026-09-02 · Unknown Or Other“my alfa romeo with vin [xxx] has an active recall 93c (nhtsa recall 25v586) related to the fuel delivery module. the recall specifically states that this issue can lead to a sudden loss of drive power while driving and possibly result in a crash. due to the closure of the dealership in san antonio where i live and purchased the car, the nearest alf…”
2026-07-24 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 100,100 mi“the contact owns a 2018 alfa romeo giulia. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v586000 (fuel system, gasoline). the contact stated that while driving at various speeds on approximately five occasions, the vehicle went into limp mode, lost motive power, and stalled on some occasions. the check engine warning light and the e…”
2026-06-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 15,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 alfa romeo giulia. the contact stated that after driving the vehicle and parking the vehicle, upon returning to the vehicle a short time later, the vehicle hesitated while restarting. on another occasion, the vehicle was started and stalled while driving. approximately 10 minutes later, the vehicle was able to be restarted. …”
2026-06-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“vehicle is affected by fca recall 93c / nhtsa recall 25v-586 for fuel delivery module / fuel pump failure that can cause fuel starvation and unexpected loss of motive power. nhtsa recall lookup shows the recall is incomplete and the remedy is not yet available. the vehicle is already symptomatic. it has active dtc p008a / low-pressure fuel system …”
2026-06-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“active recall: nhtsa recall number 25v-586. my car has now failed twice in traffic and is not safe to drive. …”
2026-05-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“nhtsa recall #25v-586 around september of 2025, i notified alfa romeo customer service that my vehicle was experiencing symptoms of this recall. symptoms include but are not limited to severe fuel pump whine that fluctuates with rpm, as well as intermittent lomp. the whine is audible 100% of the time. the lomp occurs intermittently, primarily short…”
2026-04-28 · Vehicle Speed Control · 26,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2018 alfa romeo giulia. the contact stated that while at a complete stop on several occasions, the engine abnormally revved to 1,100-1,400 rpms. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed low speed on a ramp, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and failed to decelerate while the brake pedal was depressed. additional…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.