2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia: common problems
The maker issued 107 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 107
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
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine 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
- 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…
- Radio- Multi Media
NHTSA lists 107 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 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 107 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
NHTSA lists 107 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 2022 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 2022 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.