AI Damage2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and engine. The maker issued 140 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 46
- involving a crash
- 7
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 140
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 37% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 30% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 13% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 11% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 4% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 4% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 17 complaints (37% of all).
- Engine: 14 complaints (30% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
- Fuel system: 8 complaints (17% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Electrical system: 6 complaints (13% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 69.
- Air bags: 5 complaints (11% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
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 46 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 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 14 | 1 | 11 |
| Fuel system | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 | 69 |
| Air bags | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 28 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 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.
I was pulling into the garage pressed the brakes then released the brakes and the car abruptly went forward and hit the side of garage causing damage to the right side fender .I do have photos
Major front end damage the seatbelts didn't lock and the airbags did not deploy. The manufacture is not being responsible.the vehical currently has a product liability hold on it for inspection but it has not been inspected as of today.
No remedy for the already existing recall Turbo o ring wears out leaking oil Sensor issues front go off due to license plate cover While in n drive the car does not engage auto stop/start
The vehicle has experienced fuel-pressure related diagnostic trouble codes, loss of power, stalling, and limp mode. The fuel pressure sensor was replaced, but the same diagnostic codes and symptoms continued. The symptoms are consistent with the fuel delivery module/fuel pump defect described in NHTSA recall 25V586.
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 910 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 43% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Giulia has 20 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 46, 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.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
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
- Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present Technicians may…
Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic…
- If the DTC B1E21-96
Backup Battery-Component Internal Failure is active and customer states Popup message will show at the radio: "Battery of Uconnect Box requires service. SOS call and related functions may be unavailable. Please visit…
- Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present echnicians may experience…
Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present echnicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic…
NHTSA lists 140 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, engine, fuel system. Total complaints: 46. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (26%), warning lights, check engine (26%), loss of power / limp mode (15%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
NHTSA lists 140 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 2019 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.
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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.