2019 Alfa Romeo GIULIA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2019 Alfa Romeo GIULIA has 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: (vehicle is 2019 with 7404 miles recorded on date of incident). morning of 18th aug 2020. the car sat overnight so was 'cold' when i started it. i immediately selected reverse and began backing up (exact speed unknown, but 'slow'). approx 10 secs after starting the engine the very strong odor of ga. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 12 crash reports 7 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

20 complaints

33%

• (VEHICLE IS 2019 WITH 7404 MILES RECORDED ON DATE OF INCIDENT). MORNING OF 18TH AUG 2020. THE CAR SAT OVERNIGHT SO WAS 'COLD' WHEN I STARTED IT. I IMMEDIATELY SELECTED REVERSE AND BEGAN BACKING UP (EXACT SPEED UNKNOWN, BUT 'SLOW'). APPROX 10 SECS AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE THE VERY STRONG ODOR OF GA
• MY CAR SINCE I HAVE HAD IT HAS HAD 1 RECALL, SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, AND 3 TIMES IT HAD TO GO TO THE SHOP BECAUSE OF FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A LOT OF WATER IN THE SYSTEM, BUT I USED THE SAME GAS STATION THAT THEY USE TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR AFTER IT WAS DRAINED AND REFILLED. EV
• WENT TO START COLD CAR IN MORNING, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT CATCH. TRIED FOR A SECOND TIME AND AGAIN, STARTER TURNED OVER FOR 10-15 SECS THEN STOPPED. THINKING IT MAY BE THE BATTERY I EXITED THE CAR TO GET THE JUMP STARTER - AND COULD SMELL GASOLINE. I COULD SEE A GROWING PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON THE DRIV

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“(VEHICLE IS 2019 WITH 7404 MILES RECORDED ON DATE OF INCIDENT). MORNING OF 18TH AUG 2020. THE CAR SAT OVERNIGHT SO WAS 'COLD' WHEN I STARTED IT. I IMMEDIATELY SELECTED REVERSE AND BEGAN BACKING UP (EXACT SPEED UNKNOWN, BUT 'SLOW'). APPROX 10 SECS AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE THE VERY STRONG ODOR OF GA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

12 complaints

20%

• TAKATA RECALL. ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING AND IT PROMPTED ME TO GET THE ENGINE SERVICED. I COULDN'T EVEN SHIFT THE GEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE STOPPED. WORTH MENTIONING, BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN, I CAN'T ENTER THE APPLE CARPLAY SCREEN EVEN THOUGH THE OPTION WAS SHOWN
• MY CAR SINCE I HAVE HAD IT HAS HAD 1 RECALL, SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, AND 3 TIMES IT HAD TO GO TO THE SHOP BECAUSE OF FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A LOT OF WATER IN THE SYSTEM, BUT I USED THE SAME GAS STATION THAT THEY USE TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR AFTER IT WAS DRAINED AND REFILLED. EV
• I had a "Service Electronic Throttle Control" light come on and my car went into limp mode. I called the dealer and they said to drive my car to the dealer to get it checked out. I confirmed with the dealer's service manager that it was safe to drive on the freeway in the limp mode. On my way the

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“TAKATA RECALL. ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING AND IT PROMPTED ME TO GET THE ENGINE SERVICED. I COULDN'T EVEN SHIFT THE GEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE STOPPED. WORTH MENTIONING, BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN, I CAN'T ENTER THE APPLE CARPLAY SCREEN EVEN THOUGH THE OPTION WAS SHOWN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

6 complaints

10%

• ON 12/30/2020 THE CAR WAS WRECKED INTO A LIGHT POLE AT 55-60 MPH. MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE THE SEATBELTS DIDN'T LOCK AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURE IS NOT BEING RESPONSIBLE.THE VEHICAL CURRENTLY HAS A PRODUCT LIABILITY HOLD ON IT FOR INSPECTION BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED AS OF TODA
• The brakes failed on the car causing my vehicle to crash into my home. The airbags did not deploy. The vehicle is available for inspection and is currently at the dealership. Alfa Romeo has sent out a special investigations team to inspect the vehicle and has escalated the issue to their legal depar
• The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH in heavy bumper-to-bumper traffic, the vehicle in front was rear-ended. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the forward collision warning did not engage. No warning lights illuminated. Th

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 6 crashes

“ON 12/30/2020 THE CAR WAS WRECKED INTO A LIGHT POLE AT 55-60 MPH. MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE THE SEATBELTS DIDN'T LOCK AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURE IS NOT BEING RESPONSIBLE.THE VEHICAL CURRENTLY HAS A PRODUCT LIABILITY HOLD ON IT FOR INSPECTION BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED AS OF TODA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

5 complaints

• MY CAR SINCE I HAVE HAD IT HAS HAD 1 RECALL, SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, AND 3 TIMES IT HAD TO GO TO THE SHOP BECAUSE OF FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A LOT OF WATER IN THE SYSTEM, BUT I USED THE SAME GAS STATION THAT THEY USE TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR AFTER IT WAS DRAINED AND REFILLED. EV
• ON 12/30/2020 THE CAR WAS WRECKED INTO A LIGHT POLE AT 55-60 MPH. MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE THE SEATBELTS DIDN'T LOCK AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURE IS NOT BEING RESPONSIBLE.THE VEHICAL CURRENTLY HAS A PRODUCT LIABILITY HOLD ON IT FOR INSPECTION BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED AS OF TODA
• Due to a faulty starter relay, my Alfa Romeo Giulia would intermittently not start or restart. The dashboard illuminated properly but the starter did not engage and the engine did not attempt to crank. Afterwards, a warning lamp would sometimes appear saying "auto start/stop unavailable". This beca

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“MY CAR SINCE I HAVE HAD IT HAS HAD 1 RECALL, SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, AND 3 TIMES IT HAD TO GO TO THE SHOP BECAUSE OF FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A LOT OF WATER IN THE SYSTEM, BUT I USED THE SAME GAS STATION THAT THEY USE TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR AFTER IT WAS DRAINED AND REFILLED. EV”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

4 complaints

• TAKATA RECALL. ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING AND IT PROMPTED ME TO GET THE ENGINE SERVICED. I COULDN'T EVEN SHIFT THE GEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE STOPPED. WORTH MENTIONING, BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN, I CAN'T ENTER THE APPLE CARPLAY SCREEN EVEN THOUGH THE OPTION WAS SHOWN
• THE SUNROOF OF MY 2019 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA EXPLODED WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON I95 IN CONNECTICUT. THERE WERE NO OVERHEAD TREES, OVERPASSES OR CAR AHEAD THAT COULD HAVE KICKED UP ROAD DEBRIS. THE TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 90 AND HUMID WITH NO CHASE OF RAIN OR HAIL. THE SUNROOF MADE A LOUD BANG AND SHOWERE
• I was pulling into the garage pressed the brakes then released the brakes and the car abruptly went forward and hit the side of garage causing damage to the right side fender .I do have photos

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 61 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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FUEL SYSTEM: (VEHICLE IS 2019 WITH 7404 MILES RECORDED ON DATE OF INCIDENT). MORNING OF 18TH AUG 2020. THE CAR SAT OVERNIGHT SO WAS 'COLD' WHEN I STARTED IT. I IMMEDIATELY SELECTED REVERSE AND BEGAN BACKING UP (EXACT SPEED UNKNOWN, BUT 'SLOW'). APPROX 10 SECS AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE THE VERY STRONG ODOR OF GA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: TAKATA RECALL. ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING AND IT PROMPTED ME TO GET THE ENGINE SERVICED. I COULDN'T EVEN SHIFT THE GEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE STOPPED. WORTH MENTIONING, BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN, I CAN'T ENTER THE APPLE CARPLAY SCREEN EVEN THOUGH THE OPTION WAS SHOWN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: ON 12/30/2020 THE CAR WAS WRECKED INTO A LIGHT POLE AT 55-60 MPH. MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE THE SEATBELTS DIDN'T LOCK AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURE IS NOT BEING RESPONSIBLE.THE VEHICAL CURRENTLY HAS A PRODUCT LIABILITY HOLD ON IT FOR INSPECTION BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED AS OF TODA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: MY CAR SINCE I HAVE HAD IT HAS HAD 1 RECALL, SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, AND 3 TIMES IT HAD TO GO TO THE SHOP BECAUSE OF FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A LOT OF WATER IN THE SYSTEM, BUT I USED THE SAME GAS STATION THAT THEY USE TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR AFTER IT WAS DRAINED AND REFILLED. EV
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)