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Alfa Romeo Giulia Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 3 model years, NHTSA lists 23 recalls and 200 owner complaints for the Alfa Romeo Giulia. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Alfa Romeo Giulia by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 7 | 46 | |
| 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 9 | 89 | |
| 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 7 | 65 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Alfa Romeo models.
Alfa Romeo Giulia: questions owners ask
Which Alfa Romeo Giulia year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Alfa Romeo Giulia model years with the most are the 2018 (89), 2017 (65) and 2019 (46). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Alfa Romeo Giulia years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2019 (46), 2017 (65) and 2018 (89), out of 3 model years from 2017 to 2019. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Alfa Romeo Giulia have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 3 Alfa Romeo Giulia model years, 23 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2018 (9), 2017 (7) and 2019 (7). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Alfa Romeo Giulia years have the most stalling complaints?
50 owner complaints across 3 Alfa Romeo Giulia model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2018 (28), 2017 (13) and 2019 (9) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Alfa Romeo Giulia years have the most check engine light complaints?
25 owner complaints across 3 Alfa Romeo Giulia model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2018 (16), 2019 (6) and 2017 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Alfa Romeo Giulia years have the most start-stop system complaints?
18 owner complaints across 3 Alfa Romeo Giulia model years describe problems with the automatic start-stop system. The most were filed for the 2017 (8), 2018 (6) and 2019 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Alfa Romeo Giulia fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Alfa Romeo Giulia's first-time failure rate ranged from 12.9% for cars first registered in 2019 to 18.3% for 2017, across 5 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.