2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 103 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Giulia years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. That is the most of any Giulia model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (41 complaints, 40%), typically at around 13,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Alfa Romeo Giulia
1970 Giulia 1600 Super - fvr. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Rex Gray from Southern California, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System41 · ~13,000 mi
Electrical System36 · ~11,250 mi
Engine31 · ~12,000 mi
Unknown or Other13 · ~4,650 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline9 · ~78,298 mi
Exterior Lighting8 · ~20,000 mi
Service Brakes6 · ~7,500 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)5 · ~19,163 mi
Vehicle Speed Control4 · ~19,582 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System4140%13,000——
Electrical System3635%11,250——
Engine3130%12,000——
Unknown or Other1313%4,650——
Fuel System, Gasoline99%78,298——
Exterior Lighting88%20,000——
Service Brakes66%7,500——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)55%19,163——
Vehicle Speed Control44%19,582——
Forward Collision Avoidance33%———
Steering33%10,000——
Visibility/wiper33%9,500——
Air Bags22%91,595——
Power Train22%———
Seat Belts22%91,595——
Wheels22%10,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling11%———
Seats11%700——
Visibility11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 25 complaints
2017: 6201762018: 7201872019: 7201972020: 3202032021: 7202172022: 8202282023: 7202372024: 152024152025: 182025182026: 25202625

n = 103 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia recalls (7)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpSep 9, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V586000 · 53,849 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of fuel flow and loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 7, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 93C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 16, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

Seat belts:front; air bags:frontalJul 3, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V510000 · 337,128 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.

Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.

Equipment:other:labelsJul 3, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V512000 · 9,037 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: FCA will mail corrected tire placards and manufacturer overlay labels. Owners may bring the labels into a dealer for free installation. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 27, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024 through November 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 81B.

Service brakes, hydraulicMay 30, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V382000 · 719 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes. During certain driving maneuvers, the brake system may exert an excessive clamp force that may fracture the rotor, decreasing the brake performance.

Risk: An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the brake system module (BSM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 68A.

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control; service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/moduleMar 1, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V148000 · 19,114 vehicles

Problem: FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.

Risk: The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.

Fix: Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service 1-800-853-1403. The Alfa Romeo number for this recall is V27.

Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system; service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsNov 26, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V828000 · 6,136 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles equipped with GME 280HP engines and All Wheel Drive ("AWD"). The brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, possibly causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust.

Risk: Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the brake fluid line to prevent contact with the coolant hose clamp. If damage is found on the brake line, it will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB9.

Engine and engine cooling:engine; electrical system:wiringSep 14, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V636000 · 34,357 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles, equipped with 2.0L engines. These engines may misfire causing the catalytic converter to overheat, possibly resulting in damage to the nearby wiring and engine components.

Risk: Heat damage to the engine compartment wiring or components can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA4.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Low Pressure Fuel Pump Assembly Failure (PE24003) — opened Jan 8, 2024, closed Sep 26, 2025, led to recall 25E069.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

On September 23, 2026, I took my vehicle to RON TONKIN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT (ALFA ROMEO) for an official manufacturer recall 93C service regarding the fuel pump. Immediately upon receiving the vehicle back from the dealership after the recall procedure, two major electrical failures…

Electrical System · received Oct 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769002

Since I first got this vehicle I noticed that whenever I’m driving over 10 mph and more. The vehicle registers 2 miles faster than the actual speed. Example. Going 55 on my speedometer the car is actually only going 53. Doing the math that is putting more mileage on the vehicle than the true…

Wheels · received Sep 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767163

Electronic throttle failing multiple times despite repairs.

Electrical System · received Sep 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764776

I own a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia that recently received a fuel-pump-related recall repair under FCA Recall 93C / NHTSA Campaign 25V-586 at an authorized Alfa Romeo dealership. Approximately three days after the recall repair was completed, I was driving the vehicle in active traffic with my daughter…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 19, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11758057

My 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia lost motive power and was disabled multiple times the most recent on August 3, 2026 due to failure of the fuel delivery module — the same component and failure mode covered by Safety Recall 93C / NHTSA Campaign 25V-586. When I contacted the dealership, they confirmed the…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756737

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 41 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Giulia model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.