2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia engine problems

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 21 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

Engine complaints

16%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Giulia engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

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.

What owners report

“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

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia have?

NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia engine — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 18V828000.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.