Alfa Romeo Giulia reliability: common problems by model year

Across 2 model years, the Alfa Romeo Giulia has 234 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 16 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and engine. 2018 drew the most complaints (168), 2019 the fewest (66).

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $21,665–$42,584.

Which Giulia years have the most problems?

Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.

Highest: 2018 (168 complaints). Lowest: 2019 (66).

Where owners report problems

What owners say

Owners overwhelmingly praise the Giulia's exceptional handling, steering feel, and unique character, often calling it the best-driving sedan in its class. However, this enthusiasm is tempered by widespread frustration with high maintenance costs, a poor dealer

• Brake-by-wire system lurching and poor modulation: Frequency: recurrent. Mostly reported on 2017 models; later years improved.
• Infotainment lag, low-resolution backup camera, no touchscreen on early models: Frequency: recurrent. Touchscreen added in 2020.
• Electrical gremlins (e.g., water ingress in boot, random warning lights): Frequency: recurrent. More common on early models.
• Fuel system issues (fuel control module, high-pressure rail sensor, injectors) on 2019 QV: Frequency: isolated. One owner reported multiple failures.
• Carbon fiber interior trim cracking: Frequency: isolated. One owner reported this.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Giulia. Individual model years are broken down above.