2021 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
26
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA
The 2021 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 10 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION, SEAT BELTS:FRONT, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 26 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (3 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA
NHTSA has recorded 10 recalls for the 2021 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA, potentially affecting up to 778,609 vehicles.
Recall 25V667000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
| 62,910 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The printed circuit board and software for the rearview camera may contain defects that cause the rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the radio, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the rearview camera software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler...
View full details →Recall 24V510000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 337,128 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Consequence: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
View full details →Recall 24V510000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 337,128 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Consequence: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
View full details →Recall 24V512000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 9,037 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA will mail corrected tire placards and manufacturer overlay labels. Owners may bring the labels into a dealer for free installation. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 27, 2024. Owner notification letters were...
View full details →Recall 24V512000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 9,037 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA will mail corrected tire placards and manufacturer overlay labels. Owners may bring the labels into a dealer for free installation. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 27, 2024. Owner notification letters were...
View full details →Recall 24V306000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
| 261 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2021 Alfa Romero Giulia vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
Consequence: A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 54B. This recall...
View full details →Recall 24V306000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 261 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2021 Alfa Romero Giulia vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
Consequence: A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 54B. This recall...
View full details →Recall 21V878000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
| 11,419 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
Consequence: A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 11, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this...
View full details →Recall 21V878000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 11,419 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
Consequence: A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 11, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this...
View full details →Recall 21V309000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 9 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. Hard braking may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) rotor shaft to separate, a reduction of braking assist, and a loss of ABS.
Consequence: The loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS HCU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Return Coolant Hose from the turbo to the secondary coolant expansion tank had burst at 60,000 miles. Tube was completely brittle, snapped right in half. According to some forms online, this tube is "infamous" for snapping/breaking.
The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that it was difficult refuel the fuel to full. Additionally, it was difficult to insert the nozzle into the fuel filler neck. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the fuel vapor canister had become clogged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vapor canister had been replaced twice within 4 years. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.
Front Panoramic sunroof suddenly shattered while the vehicle was in operation and in motion. Shards of glass went into the vehicle and scattered on the exterior. The sudden shattering cause an explosion like sound which startled the driver. It did not cause an accident but it could have.
I was driving on the highway with no one in front of me and not under any overpass or bridge when my sunroof exploded. It was a sunny day and there is no way anything struck the glass. The dealership is claiming outside sources caused the problem but there is no way. It spontaneously exploded.
Safety Rating for the 2021 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 26 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
64C Combo — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer Satisfaction Notification 64C – Powertrain Control Module Wiring Harness- Dealer Notification
18-012-25 — POWER TRAIN
"Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates **Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):** ● **P0606-00 - Control Module Processor.** ● P043E-00 - EVAP System Leak Detection Reference Orifice Low Flow. ● P2C33-00 -...
S2408000056 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Forward Collision Warning (FCW), or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Warning Lamps Illuminate on The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
08-135-24 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Flash: Global Telematics Box Module (TBM) Updates The customer may experience one or more of the following: ● Outdated vehicle data on customer's mobile app. ● Connected Services maintenance popup displayed on the radio screen. ● Connected Services battery maintenance popup displayed on the radio screen. This bulletin involves reprogramming...
2101823 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P043E-00 - EVAP System Leak Detection Reference Orifice Low Flow. ? P2C33-00 - Crankcase...
2101823 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P043E-00 - EVAP System Leak Detection Reference Orifice Low Flow. ? P2C33-00 - Crankcase...
2101823 — POWER TRAIN
Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P043E-00 - EVAP System Leak Detection Reference Orifice Low Flow. ? P2C33-00 - Crankcase...
1808123 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P043E-00 - EVAP System Leak Detection Reference Orifice Low Flow. ? P2C33-00 - Crankcase...
1808123 — POWER TRAIN
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P043E-00 - EVAP System Leak Detection Reference Orifice Low Flow. ? P2C33-00 - Crankcase...
1808123 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P043E-00 - EVAP System Leak Detection Reference Orifice Low Flow. ? P2C33-00 - Crankcase...
Showing 10 of 26 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALFA ROMEO GIULIA
- 2017 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — 139 complaints
- 2018 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — 124 complaints
- 2019 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — 54 complaints
- 2020 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — 19 complaints
- 2021 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA (current)
- 2022 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — 4 complaints
- 2023 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — 5 complaints
- 2024 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — 12 complaints
- 2025 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — 1 complaint
Other ALFA ROMEO Models
- ALFA ROMEO STELVIO — 271 total complaints
- ALFA ROMEO TONALE — 17 total complaints
- ALFA ROMEO 164 — 15 total complaints
- ALFA ROMEO ALFA ROMEO — 7 total complaints
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER — 4 total complaints
- ALFA ROMEO 4C — 1 total complaint
- ALFA ROMEO 8C — 1 total complaint
- ALFA ROMEO MILANO — 1 total complaint