Is the 2020 Alfa Romeo GIULIA reliable?

The 2020 Alfa Romeo GIULIA has 27 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: OTHER problems.

What are common problems with the 2020 Alfa Romeo GIULIA?

Top problems: OTHER (5 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (4 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (4 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2020 Alfa Romeo GIULIA?

Yes, there are 9 recall(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR, TIRES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES, BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. Contact any Alfa Romeo dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Alfa Romeo GIULIA?

The 2020 Alfa Romeo GIULIA gets 24 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2000. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2020 Alfa Romeo GIULIA?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2020 Alfa Romeo GIULIA is approximately $1,607/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2020 Alfa Romeo GIULIA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2020 Alfa Romeo GIULIA has 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 27. The most common issue is other problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: backup camera is very dim especially on the very outside of the view. not bright enough to discern pedestrians walking behind the vehicle which could possibly cause bodily harm. dealer says it is within their specifications and there is nothing they can do. i've found several forums on this very. There are 9 recalls issued for this model year.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

OTHER

5 complaints

19%

• BACKUP CAMERA IS VERY DIM ESPECIALLY ON THE VERY OUTSIDE OF THE VIEW. NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO DISCERN PEDESTRIANS WALKING BEHIND THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE BODILY HARM. DEALER SAYS IT IS WITHIN THEIR SPECIFICATIONS AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I'VE FOUND SEVERAL FORUMS ON THIS VERY
• I was driving at highway speed when the glass sunroof exploded without warning. It had been functioning as expected prior to this. Some glass entered the vehicle, but there were no injuries. The vehicle is available for inspection and is scheduled to be inspected by an insurance rep. It has already
• 2020 Alfa Romeo Guilia Purchased 11/29/24 Miles : 22,710 [XXX] Issue: Safety 1st sign of issue car did not start leaving work one day about 7 attempts before it started. From than on it continued, one day driving to work stopped at a light the auto turn off but car did not restarted had to apply

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

“BACKUP CAMERA IS VERY DIM ESPECIALLY ON THE VERY OUTSIDE OF THE VIEW. NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO DISCERN PEDESTRIANS WALKING BEHIND THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE BODILY HARM. DEALER SAYS IT IS WITHIN THEIR SPECIFICATIONS AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I'VE FOUND SEVERAL FORUMS ON THIS VERY”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (9)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR12/11/2021

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.

Risk: A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 11, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y91.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2020 Alfa Romeo GIULIA

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,001

Per month

$167

Per mile

16.7¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,824/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,455/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2020 Alfa Romeo GIULIA

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,607

Full coverage / month

$134

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-4%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1607

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 27 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: BACKUP CAMERA IS VERY DIM ESPECIALLY ON THE VERY OUTSIDE OF THE VIEW. NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO DISCERN PEDESTRIANS WALKING BEHIND THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE BODILY HARM. DEALER SAYS IT IS WITHIN THEIR SPECIFICATIONS AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I'VE FOUND SEVERAL FORUMS ON THIS VERY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: 2020 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ILLIMINATED SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS OTHER FUNCTIONS ARE INOPERABLE START/STOP AND D-N-A (PERFORMANCE MODES) AND COULDNT PASS NYS EMISSIONS AND SAFETY INSPECTION.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Around 715p, today, May 29, my wife was driving the Alfa Romeo Giulia, and we pulled into our driveway. I was in the passenger seat and had my right elbow resting on the window sill (the window was fully open) and my palm was resting against the window frame. My wife pressed the automatic window up
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: inaccurate fuel gauge reading i have sent it to the dealer two times it still not reading correct the fuel gauge stays at three quarters. even i fill it to the top. the dealer told me to read the owner manual or i am not filling it correct.0608
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 9 recalls have been completed — free at any Alfa Romeo dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)