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2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 130 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 9.3 times the median Giulia year — the 2018 model ranks #2 of 9 Giulia years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.

Fuel System leads the complaint categories with 39 reports (30% of the total).

130

NHTSA complaints

9

Recalls

1

Investigations

12

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

10

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Giulia years?

Giulia NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 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, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System3930%
Engine2116%
Electrical System2015%
Other86%
Brakes86%
Transmission86%
Airbags43%
Speed Control43%
Body & Structure43%
Steering32%
Visibility & Wipers32%
Lighting32%
Driver Assistance22%
Seat Belts22%
Suspension11%

Does the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia have recalls?

9 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.

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.

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.

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.

19V551000Electrical SystemJuly 25, 2019 · 21,914 units

Defect

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.

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.

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.

17V823000BrakesDecember 20, 2017 · 216 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The braking system on these vehicles may have been filled with contaminated brake fluid, possibly damaging the system and affecting its performance.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

On 7/13/2023 while driving at about 40 mph with a half tank of gas the engine shut down and the car rolled to a stop. It took about 3 or 4 tries to restart the car over a span of 10 minutes. A scan of the codes at a repair shop indicated issues with the fuel pump. Check Engine Light came on when…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 13, 2023

While driving on highway the Check Engine light illuminated along with a Service Electronic Throttle warning. Soon after engine died and the vehicle coasted to the side of the road. I was unable to restart. After tow to dealer vehicle would not start, awaiting dealer diagnosis. No safety issues…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 15, 2024

I was cut off by another vehicle without signaling, the road was slick I brakes but ended up hydroplaning and my brakes seemed to give out.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 1, 2023 · crash

Car speed up on it on, and would not stop ,tried to push brake pad car still didn't stop car cash into another car air bag catch on fire shot some kind of metal piece in my leg and put a hole in my leg and metal pieces hit my face and burn it had to go to hospital with injuries due to this

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · January 25, 2023 · crash · fire

THE REAR VIEW CAMERA IS TOTALLY DARK AND I CANNOT SEE ANYTHING WHILE IT IS ENGAGED. THERE IS A RECALL ALREADY FOR SOME MODEL YEARS BUT NOT FOR MY ALFA ROMEO GUILIA 2018. I WANT THIS YEAR TO BE INLCUDED IN THE RECALL ALSO.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 22, 2025

2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia — common questions

Is the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 130 complaints put the 2018 model at #2 of 9 Giulia years. It is one of the Giulia years to avoid.

What are the most common 2018 Giulia problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (39 complaints), engine (21 complaints), electrical system (20 complaints).

Does the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 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 2018 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.