2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs 2018 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2018 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 85 | 280 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 148 | 120 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–27 | 25–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 19,100 mi | 35,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Alfa Romeo Giulia | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 139 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 43 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 19 |
| Power Train | 8 | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 15 |
| Structure | 4 | 15 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 16 |
| Steering | 3 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 47 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 35 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 11 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 13 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia
2018 Hyundai Elantra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.