2021 Alfa Romeo GIULIA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2021 Alfa Romeo GIULIA has 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2021 alfa romeo giulia. the contact stated while on vacation driving 70 mph, the vehicle started shaking and lost motive power. the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact was able to veer to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagno.

3 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

3 complaints

21%

• The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while on vacation driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and lost motive power. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagno
• The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that it was difficult refuel the fuel to full. Additionally, it was difficult to insert the nozzle into the fuel filler neck. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and it w
• fuel line and fuel pump and module replacement.

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

“The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while on vacation driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and lost motive power. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagno”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

21%

• The computer screen stays on with a check engine light
• In Feb 2025, I was involved in an accident where a driver damaged my driver's side door. I brought my car to the Fix Auto Downtown LA location for repairs. Cosmetically the door was repaired, but over the next year my latch would temporarily lock, preventing access and requiring me to enter through
• fuel line and fuel pump and module replacement.

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

“The computer screen stays on with a check engine light”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

3 complaints

21%

• The computer screen stays on with a check engine light
• I was driving on the highway with no one in front of me and not under any overpass or bridge when my sunroof exploded. It was a sunny day and there is no way anything struck the glass. The dealership is claiming outside sources caused the problem but there is no way. It spontaneously exploded.
• Return Coolant Hose from the turbo to the secondary coolant expansion tank had burst at 60,000 miles. Tube was completely brittle, snapped right in half. According to some forms online, this tube is "infamous" for snapping/breaking.

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

“The computer screen stays on with a check engine light”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

2 complaints

14%

• In Feb 2025, I was involved in an accident where a driver damaged my driver's side door. I brought my car to the Fix Auto Downtown LA location for repairs. Cosmetically the door was repaired, but over the next year my latch would temporarily lock, preventing access and requiring me to enter through
• In Feb 2025, I was involved in an accident where a driver damaged my driver's side door. I brought my car to the Fix Auto Downtown LA location for repairs. Cosmetically the door was repaired, but over the next year my latch would temporarily lock, preventing access and requiring me to enter through

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“In Feb 2025, I was involved in an accident where a driver damaged my driver's side door. I brought my car to the Fix Auto Downtown LA location for repairs. Cosmetically the door was repaired, but over the next year my latch would temporarily lock, preventing access and requiring me to enter through ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints

• The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact’s son was driving approximately 65 mph on the freeway when the transmission erroneously shifted to neutral and the vehicle would not accelerate. After stopping and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as normal and the failure was no lon

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

“The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact’s son was driving approximately 65 mph on the freeway when the transmission erroneously shifted to neutral and the vehicle would not accelerate. After stopping and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as normal and the failure was no lon”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 14 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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FUEL SYSTEM: The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while on vacation driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and lost motive power. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagno
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: The computer screen stays on with a check engine light
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The computer screen stays on with a check engine light
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: In Feb 2025, I was involved in an accident where a driver damaged my driver's side door. I brought my car to the Fix Auto Downtown LA location for repairs. Cosmetically the door was repaired, but over the next year my latch would temporarily lock, preventing access and requiring me to enter through
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)