Research · Two Seaters
2017 Alfa Romeo 4CRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C. Most complaints involve engine (1). The EPA rates it 28 mpg combined.
Combined MPG
28mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: engine
Fuel cost / yr
$2,750est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Oct 2023 – Oct 2023
- Engine1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
By model year
Complaints for each 4C model year we’ve synced.
Only one model year synced so far.
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Deaths reported
- 0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Engine
1 report1 fire
“The contact owns a 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed smoke coming from underneath the front hood. The contact's wife was able to safely drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact's wife opened the hood, and then the fire was visible from the engine. The contact's wife had a fire extinguisher in the trunk of the vehicle, so the contact's wife and two nearby drivers extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,116.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
1 version rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Two Seaters
- Engines
- 1.8L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmissions
- Automatic (AM6)
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4C Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,750 | 317 |
- 28mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 11413
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2017 4C questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 10, 2026.
What are the most common 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C at 28 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026