2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems & reliability
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia, alongside 9 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
5 complaints report injuries (5 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 31 | 36% |
| Engine → | 21 | 24% |
| Electrical System → | 19 | 22% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 10% |
| Unknown / Other | 9 | 10% |
| Power Train | 8 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% |
| Structure | 4 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 19 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 24 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 19,100 miles (middle 50% between 6,199 and 51,250 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“My Alfa Romeo with VIN [XXX] has an active recall 93C (NHTSA Recall 25V586) related to the Fuel Delivery Module. The recall specifically states that this issue can lead to a sudden loss of drive power while driving and possibly result in a crash. Due to the closure of the dealership in San Antonio where I live and…”
Unknown / Other · filed Sep 2, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on approximately five occasions, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, lost motive power, and stalled on some occasions. The check…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jul 24, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle and parking the vehicle, upon returning to the vehicle a short time later, the vehicle hesitated while restarting. On another occasion, the vehicle was started and stalled while driving. Approximately 10 minutes later, the…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Jun 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Low Pressure Fuel Pump Assembly Failure
Preliminary Evaluation PE24003 · opened Jan 8, 2024 · closed Sep 26, 2025 · led to recall 25V586
Technical service bulletins
150 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The 10 most recent:
Emissions Recall 22D - On Board Diagnostics - Dealer Notification (Revision 1)
22D Combo Rev1 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Sep 10, 2026
Emissions Recall 22D - On Board Diagnostics - Dealer Notification
22D Combo · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Sep 2, 2026
BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD
112842 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026
Condensation Or Water Infiltration In Headlights, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Turn Signals, Fog Lights, Taillights. Rev A
2623000037 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 5, 2026
Condensation Or Water Infiltration In Headlights, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Turn Signals, Fog Lights, Taillights.
S2623000037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 28, 2026
Oil Change Monitor Displaying Prematurely Customers may experience the following: ● The oil change light illuminated on the dash shortly after taking delivery of the vehicle within 6,437 Km (4,000 miles) This bulletin…
01-001-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2026
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 4, 2026
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 14, 2026
Customer Satisfaction Notification 64C – Powertrain Control Module Wiring Harness- Dealer Notification
64C Combo · Service Campaign · issued Jan 6, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 19,100 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.