2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems & reliability
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia, alongside 7 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 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 vehicles.
3 complaints report injuries (5 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 15 | 35% |
| Engine → | 13 | 30% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 16% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7% |
| Unknown OR Other | 3 | 7% |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 17 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Jul 1, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated before accelerating as intended. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Jun 9, 2026
“Check engine light, electronic throttle control warning, and auto start/stop warning lights illuminate intermittently. OBD scan revealed codes P018B and P018D (Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit). Freeze frame data shows fuel rail pressure at 20,030 kPa under full throttle load, significantly below expected range. Engine…”
Engine · filed Jun 6, 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
Technical service bulletins
149 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The 10 most recent:
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
Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic…
08-394-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 12, 2025
If the DTC B1E21-96: Backup Battery-Component Internal Failure is active and customer states Popup message will show at the radio: "Battery of Uconnect Box requires service. SOS call and related functions may be…
9100734 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2025
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 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 7 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 2019 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.