2018 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 85 complaints · 9 recalls
Most-reported system: FUEL SYSTEM (28 complaints · 32.9%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 6
  • Fires 1
  • Injuries 5
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution FUEL SYSTEM appears in 28 of 85 owner complaints (32.9%) in this vehicle snapshot. FUEL SYSTEM: 28 complaints, 32.9% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 28 · 32.9% ENGINE: 12 complaints, 14.1% of reports ENGINE 12 · 14.1% ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 9 complaints, 10.6% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 · 10.6% SERVICE BRAKES: 5 complaints, 5.9% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 5 · 5.9% · 2 crash reports POWER TRAIN: 4 complaints, 4.7% of reports POWER TRAIN 4 · 4.7% STRUCTURE: 4 complaints, 4.7% of reports STRUCTURE 4 · 4.7% EXTERIOR LIGHTING: 3 complaints, 3.5% of reports EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 · 3.5% VISIBILITY: 3 complaints, 3.5% of reports VISIBILITY 3 · 3.5% FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 2 complaints, 2.4% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2 · 2.4% · 1 crash reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 25 complaints, 29.4% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25 · 29.4% · 2 crash reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
FUEL SYSTEM 28 32.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ENGINE 12 14.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 10.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 5 5.9% 2 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 4 4.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 4 4.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 3.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
VISIBILITY 3 3.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2 2.4% 1 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25 29.4% 2 crashes · 0 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jul 2018; the first recall shown was reported in Dec 2017. 2018-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2019-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2019-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2022-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2023-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2023-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2024-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2024-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2024-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2024-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2025-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2025-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2026-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2026-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2026-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Dec 2017 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 17V823000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V823000 Recall campaign 18V636000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V636000 Recall campaign 18V828000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V828000 Recall campaign 19V148000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V148000 Recall campaign 19V551000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V551000 Recall campaign 23V382000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V382000 Recall campaign 24V510000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V510000 Recall campaign 24V512000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V512000 Recall campaign 25V586000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V586000 Investigation PE24003 ● Investigation PE24003
  • Campaign 19V551000 was reported 140 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V512000 was reported 2,175 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V586000 was reported 1,900 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2018-Q3 Owner reports 1
2018-Q4 Owner reports 5
2019-Q1 Owner reports 2
2019-Q3 Owner reports 1
2019-Q4 Owner reports 1
2020-Q1 Owner reports 1
2020-Q2 Owner reports 1
2020-Q3 Owner reports 2
2021-Q1 Owner reports 2
2021-Q2 Owner reports 1
2021-Q3 Owner reports 3
2022-Q1 Owner reports 1
2022-Q2 Owner reports 1
2022-Q3 Owner reports 2
2022-Q4 Owner reports 1
2023-Q1 Owner reports 1
2023-Q2 Owner reports 3
2023-Q3 Owner reports 4
2023-Q4 Owner reports 3
2024-Q1 Owner reports 8
2024-Q2 Owner reports 4
2024-Q3 Owner reports 8
2024-Q4 Owner reports 6
2025-Q1 Owner reports 1
2025-Q3 Owner reports 6
2025-Q4 Owner reports 5
2026-Q1 Owner reports 5
2026-Q2 Owner reports 5
2026-Q3 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 17V823000
Recall campaign 1 18V636000
Recall campaign 1 18V828000
Recall campaign 1 19V148000
Recall campaign 1 19V551000
Recall campaign 1 23V382000
Recall campaign 1 24V510000
Recall campaign 1 24V512000
Recall campaign 1 25V586000
Defect investigation 1 PE24003
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Safety Recalls (9)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V823000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the braking system, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is T84.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V636000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V828000

    Report date
    Component:
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Consequence:
    Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V148000

    Report date
    Component:
    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
    Consequence:
    The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V551000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V382000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V510000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V512000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V586000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.

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