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2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 158 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 11.3 times the median Giulia year — the 2017 model ranks #1 of 9 Giulia years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Fuel System leads the complaint categories with 42 reports (27% of the total).

158

NHTSA complaints

7

Recalls

1

Investigations

17

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Giulia years?

Giulia NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted158 complaints2017: 158 complaints2018: 130 complaints2019: 62 complaints2020: 27 complaints2021: 14 complaints2022: 4 complaints2023: 5 complaints2024: 12 complaints2025: 1 complaints
Giulia NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System4227%
Electrical System3824%
Engine3120%
Other117%
Lighting74%
Brakes64%
Visibility & Wipers43%
Driver Assistance43%
Speed Control43%
Steering32%
Airbags21%
Transmission21%
Seat Belts21%
Seats11%
Tires & Wheels11%

Does the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia have recalls?

7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V586000Fuel SystemSeptember 9, 2025 · 53,849 units

Defect

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.

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.

24V510000Seat BeltsJuly 3, 2024 · 337,128 units

Defect

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.

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.

24V512000OtherJuly 3, 2024 · 9,037 units

Defect

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."

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.

23V382000BrakesMay 30, 2023 · 719 units

Defect

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.

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.

19V148000Driver AssistanceMarch 1, 2019 · 19,114 units

Defect

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.

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.

18V828000EngineNovember 26, 2018 · 6,136 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles equipped with GME 280HP engines and All Wheel Drive ("AWD"). The brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, possibly causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust.

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.

18V636000Electrical SystemSeptember 14, 2018 · 34,357 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles, equipped with 2.0L engines. These engines may misfire causing the catalytic converter to overheat, possibly resulting in damage to the nearby wiring and engine components.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Hello, I was driving in the highway at highway speed and my engine shutdown with any sort of warning. I almost caused a huge accident. After I took it to the Alfa Romeo dealer, I had to replace the fuel pump according to the dealer, which is a common problem. I think Alfa Romeo should do a recall…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 21, 2023 · crash

“THE CARBON CERAMIC BRAKES WERE INCONSISTENT WHEN DRIVING NEW, BUT NOT NOTICEABLE ENOUGH TO IMMEDIATELY GO TO THE DEALER IN THE FIRST ~2000 MILES. THE CAR WAS USED IN TRAFFIC AT A RELATIVELY SLOW SPEED. BUT THEN IT FAILED, AND AS A RESULTANT AN ACCIDENT HAPPENED. THE DEALER IS REFUSING TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 7, 2018 · crash

“Hello, I was driving in the highway at highway speed and my engine shutdown with any sort of warning. I almost caused a huge accident. After I took it to the Alfa Romeo dealer, I had to replace the fuel pump according to the dealer, which is a common problem. I think Alfa Romeo should do a recall…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 21, 2023 · crash

“CHECK ENIGNE LIGHT CAME ON THEY ALL THE OTHER LIGHTS CAME ON COLLISION LIGHT AUTO START/STOP, CHECK BRAKE LIGHT, CHECK BLINKER LIGHT, CAN DRIVES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND GOES IN LIMP MODE AND NOT DRIVABLE BEEN AT DEALER SINCE JUNE UT IN 2 PARTS THAT DEALER STATS WAS THE PROBLEM WENT TO GO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 1, 2025

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. THERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · November 1, 2019 · crash

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia — common questions

Is the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 158 complaints put the 2017 model at #1 of 9 Giulia years. It is one of the Giulia years to avoid.

What are the most common 2017 Giulia problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (42 complaints), electrical system (38 complaints), engine (31 complaints).

Does the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Alfa Romeo Giulia years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Giulia years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2019. The cleanest record among Giulia years belongs to 2025.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.