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2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia electrical system problems

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 20 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

20

Electrical System complaints

15%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Giulia electrical system complaints by model year38 complaints2017: 38 complaints2018: 20 complaints2019: 5 complaints2020: 4 complaints2021: 3 complaints2022: 1 complaints
Giulia electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

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.

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.

What owners report

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

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia have?

NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia electrical system — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia electrical system?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the electrical system: 18V636000, 19V551000.

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.