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2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia, most often about the fuel system (54% of complaints, typically around 22,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Giulia model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems
Fuel system
25 complaints · 54%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles.
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 dealer. The contact…
My car since I have had it has had 1 recall, some type of electrical problem, and 3 times it had to go to the shop because of fuel system failure. I was told it was a lot of water in the system, but I used the same gas station that they use to put gas in the car after it was drained and refilled. Every time I had an…
Engine
14 complaints · 30%Takata recall. Engine suddenly stopped working while driving and it prompted me to get the engine serviced. I couldn't even shift the gear after the vehicle stopped. Worth mentioning, before the vehicle completely broke down, I can't enter the apple carplay screen even though the option was shown. Besides this, the…
My car since I have had it has had 1 recall, some type of electrical problem, and 3 times it had to go to the shop because of fuel system failure. I was told it was a lot of water in the system, but I used the same gas station that they use to put gas in the car after it was drained and refilled. Every time I had an…
Electrical
6 complaints · 13%My car since I have had it has had 1 recall, some type of electrical problem, and 3 times it had to go to the shop because of fuel system failure. I was told it was a lot of water in the system, but I used the same gas station that they use to put gas in the car after it was drained and refilled. Every time I had an…
On 12/30/2020 the car was wrecked into a light pole at 55-60 MPH. Major front end damage the seatbelts didn't lock and the airbags did not deploy. The manufacture is not being responsible.the vehical currently has a product liability hold on it for inspection but it has not been inspected as of today. I think they are…
Air bags
6 complaints · 13%On 12/30/2020 the car was wrecked into a light pole at 55-60 MPH. Major front end damage the seatbelts didn't lock and the airbags did not deploy. The manufacture is not being responsible.the vehical currently has a product liability hold on it for inspection but it has not been inspected as of today. I think they are…
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH in heavy bumper-to-bumper traffic, the vehicle in front was rear-ended. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the forward collision warning did not engage. No warning lights illuminated. The contact's wife…
Brakes
5 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the braking system malfunctioned while depressing the brake pedal and the vehicle would not immediately stop, causing an extended braking distance. On occasion, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the parking brake activated independently. While attempting to disable the parking brake, the parking brake failed to disable as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 7%Takata recall. Engine suddenly stopped working while driving and it prompted me to get the engine serviced. I couldn't even shift the gear after the vehicle stopped. Worth mentioning, before the vehicle completely broke down, I can't enter the apple carplay screen even though the option was shown. Besides this, the…
The sunroof of my 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia exploded while we were driving on i95 in connecticut. There were no overhead trees, overpasses or car ahead that could have kicked up road debris. The temperature was around 90 and humid with no chase of rain or hail. The sunroof made a loud bang and showered everyone in the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
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
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: pedals and linkages
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts: front
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Driver assistance: adaptive cruise control
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Low pressure fuel pump assembly failure
Summary
On january 8, 2024, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation (pe24003) to assess allegations of loss of motive power resulting from low-pressure fuel pump failures in certain my 2017â2019 alfa romeo giulia vehicles.â the subject vehicles are equipped with 2.0l 4-cylinder and 2.9l 6-cylinder turbocharged engines and manufactured by fiat chrysler automobiles US llc (fca US). â reports received by odi alleged stall and loss of motive power at speeds above 25 MPH, with several reporting that the condition resulted in permanent disablement of the vehicle. â many reports described recurrence of the failure after an initial repair. During the investigation, odi dete
Questions about the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (25 complaints, typically around 22,000 miles); engine (14 complaints); electrical (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 9, 2025 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Alfa Romeo Giulia?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Giulia model year since 2000, with 46 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.