Alfa Romeo Giulia years to avoid
The Alfa Romeo Giulia years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2019 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
432
Total complaints
17
Recall campaigns
2017–2025
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Giulia years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 169 | |
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 133 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 66 |
Every Giulia year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 14 | 6 | |
| 2020 | 28 | 9 | |
| 2019avoid | 66 | 7 | |
| 2018avoid | 133 | 9 | |
| 2017avoid | 169 | 7 |
Common questions
What are the worst Alfa Romeo Giulia years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Giulia years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2019. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Alfa Romeo Giulia?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Giulia years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Alfa Romeo Giulia have?
Across all model years, the Giulia has 17 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 432 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.