AI DamageAlfa Romeo Giulia: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Alfa Romeo Giulia across 10 model years: 200 owner complaints and 308 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 37% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 29% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 27% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 9% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
- 7 Exterior lighting 5% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 5% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 73 complaints (37% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine: 58 complaints (29% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 91.
- Electrical system: 53 complaints (27% of all), 6 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 446.
- Service brakes: 18 complaints (9% of all), 10 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 15.
- Fuel system: 18 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2017–2026
- 2.9 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2017–2024
- automatic, 8-speed 2017–2026
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 200 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 58 | 4 | 91 |
| Electrical system | 53 | 6 | 446 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 10 | 15 |
| Fuel system | 18 | 0 | 13 |
| Powertrain | 12 | 0 | 110 |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 1 | 15 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 5 | 10 |
| Air bags | 9 | 7 | 11 |
| Visibility | 8 | 0 | 34 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Electronic stability control | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 121 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 | 18 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The air bags did not deploy. No police report was filed. The contact's vehicle sustained minor damage, while the other vehicle did not sustain damage. There was no warning light illuminated. There were no reported injuries. Both vehicles were drivable after the incident.
The contact mentioned the seat belt did not retract. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Given the intensity of the collision and the resulting damage, I’m concerned that none of my airbags did not deploy, despite the damage being substantial. In light of this information and my vehicle being totaled loss, I have a few additional follow-up questions: 1.
When pulling into a parking space with foot on the brake the engine revs and surges forward. This has happened 2 times over the course of 2 years with out damage or personal injury. Twice in the last month.
The seatbelt never locked and my airbag never deployed, causing me to go headfirst into my wheel and followed my chest. I was escorted to the hospital due to those injures. I was never notified of a recall from either dealership, which they have failed me because there was nothing there to support my body.
The air bags did not deploy. The contact experienced back pain, dizziness, headache, and panic attacks. The contact received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and then to the dealer, where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Emissions Recall 22D - On Board Diagnostics - Dealer Notification (Revision 1)
- Emissions Recall 22D - On Board Diagnostics - Dealer Notification
- Condensation Or Water Infiltration In Headlights, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Turn Signals, Fog Lights,…
- BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD
- Condensation Or Water Infiltration In Headlights, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Turn Signals, Fog Lights,…
- Oil Change Monitor Displaying Prematurely Customers may experience the following
- The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following…
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
- Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance Customers may experience one or more of the following
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
- GMET4 DOHC Water Pump Coolant Leak Inspection
- Warning light on after replacing
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- Underrated 2026 Alfa Romeo Giuliaamount per author: 43,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.