2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 168 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and engine. Owners most often flag brake-by-wire system lurching and poor modulation — frequency: recurrent. mostly reported on 2017 models; later years improved.

Safety record for the 2018 model year

168
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
12
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

fuel/propulsion system
62
engine
40
electrical system
38
fuel system
16
gasoline
16

Recalls affecting the 2018 Giulia

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 18V636000

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 res…

electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Campaign 19V551000

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.

engine and engine cooling:exhaust system

Campaign 18V828000

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 f…

forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

Campaign 19V148000

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) afte…

What owners say across generations

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.

Typical used price

Used Giulia listings typically run $25,695–$44,452 across 2017 to 2025 model years.

Other Giulia model years

2019 Giulia
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