Alfa Romeo Giulia Problems by Year
NHTSA has 280 owner complaints and 17 safety recalls on file for the Alfa Romeo Giulia, across 9 model years (2017–2025). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (103). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Giulia year: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Giulia: 103 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2018 Giulia: 89 complaints, 9 recalls
- 2019 Giulia: 46 complaints, 7 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2025 Giulia: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2023 Giulia: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2022 Giulia: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Alfa Romeo Giulia problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 95 | 5 | 3 |
| Engine | 71 | 5 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 70 | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 4 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 6 | 9 |
| Power Train | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 5 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Wheels | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Alfa Romeo Giulia model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Giulia | 1 | 1 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2024 Giulia | 9 | 4 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2023 Giulia | 2 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2022 Giulia | 3 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 Giulia | 9 | 6 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 Giulia | 18 | 9 | — | Unknown or Other | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2019 Giulia | 46 | 7 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2018 Giulia | 89 | 9 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 Giulia | 103 | 7 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Alfa Romeo Giulia years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2017 (103), 2018 (89), 2019 (46), 2020 (18) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Giulia year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Alfa Romeo Giulia?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 95 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Alfa Romeo Giulia have?
17 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.