2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Giulia years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Giulia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (17 complaints, 37%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 46owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 37% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 14 | 30% | 17,025 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 17% | 73,392 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 13% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 13% | 17,513 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 7% | 6,720 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
Risk: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, the brake booster connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is E0B.
Seat belts:front; air bags:frontal
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:labels
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, hydraulic
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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Alfa Romeo (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may indicate an inaccurate fuel level that displays higher than the actual amount.
Risk: The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Alfa Romeo's number for this recall is V84.
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control; service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
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.
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1. The fuel delivery/fuel pressure system is malfunctioning. 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…
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available…
The vehicle is subject to Alfa Romeo Safety Recall 93C (NHTSA Campaign 25V586) for a defective Fuel Delivery Module. The safety defect is an active, un-remedied hazard. The vehicle is currently located at [Name of Alfa Romeo Dealership] for an official diagnosis and is available for inspection. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated before accelerating as intended. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or…
Other Alfa Romeo Giulia years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Giulia | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Giulia | 9 | 4 |
| 2023 Giulia | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 Giulia | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 Giulia | 9 | 6 |
| 2020 Giulia | 18 | 9 |
| 2019 | 46 | 7 |
| 2018 Giulia | 89 | 9 |
| 2017 Giulia | 103 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 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 2019 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 2019 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.