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2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems

Owners filed 46 complaints about the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia with NHTSA between Jul 2019 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is fuel/propulsion system (17).

Complaints
46
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
7
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
3
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Fuel/propulsion system17
  2. Engine14
  3. Fuel system, gasoline8
  4. Electrical system6
  5. Air bags5
  6. Service brakes3
  7. Vehicle speed control2
  8. Power train2
  9. Seat belts1
  10. Parking brake1
  11. Service brakes, hydraulic1
  12. Suspension1
  13. Visibility1
  14. Exterior lighting1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 7, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20191
20206
20214
20220
20232
20249
20255
202619

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Fuel/propulsion system

17 reports
“No remedy for the already existing recall Turbo o ring wears out leaking oil Sensor issues front go off due to license plate cover While in n drive the car does not engage auto stop/start”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 26, 2026Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11767172

Engine

14 reports1 crash1 fire
“The vehicle is subject to Alfa Romeo Safety Recall 93C (NHTSA Campaign 25V586) for a defective Fuel Delivery Module. The safety defect is an active, un-remedied hazard. The vehicle is currently located at [Name of Alfa Romeo Dealership] for an official diagnosis and is available for inspection. The vehicle has an active safety recall for sudden, catastrophic engine stalling at highway speeds due to fuel pump warping. Because the manufacturer has not provided a remedy or a safe alternative transport, I am forced to choose between driving a vehicle with an acknowledged highway-stalling hazard or being completely deprived of my transportation. The vehicle cannot be safely operated in commerce until Recall 93C is performed. The vehicle is currently undergoing inspection by the manufacturer's authorized technicians at the Alfa Romeo dealership. It has also been reviewed administratively through a claim with the National Center for Dispute Settlement (NCDS), which was denied based on mileage despite the active federal safety recall. The vehicle displayed an "Excessive Oil" warning and experienced heavy smoking from the engine bay beginning around June 25, 2026. While…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 1, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11747585

Fuel system, gasoline

8 reports1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that while exiting a gas station, the vehicle shut off with the "Check Engine" and "Service Electronic Throttle Control" messages displayed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 5, 2026Fuel system, gasolineODI 11754974

Electrical system

6 reports1 crash1 related recall
“Car suddenly got p018c & p018b codes along with (setc) notification while on freeway and continuously would go in and out of limp mode when accelerating or breaking which nearly caused me to crash. when arriving home I check my fuel pump relay and it looked burnt or overheated, I tried replacing sensors as well as relays but the problem remains whenever accelerating or breaking at low speed now, just without the check engine light.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 15, 2025Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11705218

Air bags

5 reports5 crashes1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated his son was driving at 25 MPH, a pick-up truck vehicle in front of him abruptly depressed their brake pedal, and his vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of him. The contact stated that no air bags were deployed in his vehicle. The contact stated that his son sustained a head injury due to the impact of the accident. Medical attention was required. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable from the scene. The vehicle was towed to A & E Auto Body Shop. The contact mentioned the seat belt did not retract. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 22, 2026Air bags, Seat beltsCrash reportedODI 11733020

Service brakes

3 reports2 crashes
“When traveling at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle displayed a service electronic throttle control warning. Turned on the engine light, then after 1 second the vehicle shut off while in motion with no warning. This disabled all power including brakes and power steering. After clearing engine code vehicle worked for around 20 minutes before repeating while idle in my driveway. Engine code displayed is p008a. (Low fuel pressure)”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 15, 2025Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11636058
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 7, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.