AI Damage2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia: common problems
Owners of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia filed 89 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and engine. The maker issued 128 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 89
- involving a crash
- 6
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 128
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 36% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 24% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 22% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 11% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 4% of all complaints
- 8 Air bags 4% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 32 complaints (36% of all).
- Engine: 21 complaints (24% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 12.
- Electrical system: 20 complaints (22% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 60.
- Fuel system: 10 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Powertrain: 8 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 17.
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
- 2.9 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 89 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 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 21 | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 1 | 60 |
| Fuel system | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| Powertrain | 8 | 0 | 17 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 24 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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 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.
Car speed up on it on, and would not stop ,tried to push brake pad car still didn't stop car cash into another car air bag catch on fire shot some kind of metal piece in my leg and put a hole in my leg and metal pieces hit my face and burn it had to go to hospital with injuries due to this
I was driving my 2018 alfa romeo gulia quadrifoglio in houston, tx. I was heading on I-45 south towards the ramp to merge on grand parkway 99 west. Once I was on grand parkway 99, I placed the car on cruise control. It was raining very hard and the cruise control was set to 75mph.
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.
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 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 Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) warning light were illuminated twice.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 624 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Giulia has 20 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 89, above average.
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.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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 oil change light illuminated on the dash shortly after taking delivery of the vehicle within 6,437 Km (4,000 miles) This bulletin involves resetting the oil life monitor and if necessary changing the engine oil…
- The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following…
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
- Customer Satisfaction Notification 64C – Powertrain Control Module Wiring Harness- Dealer Notification
- Before replacing any parts please refer to SOL S2518000008 if it applies to the vehicle you are working on…
Before replacing any parts please refer to SOL S2518000008 if it applies to the vehicle you are working on based on a VIN search in Service Library. Before replacing this part due to Engine Light On with P1CEA (Boost…
- Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges…
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
- Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges…
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
NHTSA lists 128 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, engine, electrical system. Total complaints: 89. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (34%), fuel system, fuel smell (26%), stalls while driving (22%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
NHTSA lists 128 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
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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.