2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia: common problems and reliability

The 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 66 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 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 2019 model year

66
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
13
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

fuel/propulsion system
23
engine
20
electrical system
10
air bags
9
fuel system
8

Recalls affecting the 2019 Giulia

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.

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…

service brakes, hydraulic

Campaign 23V382000

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 a…

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 24V512000

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…

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

2018 Giulia
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