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Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019–2026technical service bulletin

Bulletin 08-394-25 · NHTSA communication 11026549 · issued Dec 5, 2025

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2019–2026
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present echnicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B1E21-96 - Backup Battery Component Internal Failure

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.