2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia.

20172019
Complaints
124
Crashes
10
Fires
3
Injuries
10
Fatalities
Recalls
9

Worst 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#128 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:6,400 mi
#220 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:28,200 mi
#318 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:13,200 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Fuel System
28
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,400
Engine Problems
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,200
Electrical Faults
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
13,200
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,324
Gasoline Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,340
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
2,500
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia

9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~482,470 vehicles.

25V586000Fuel Pump
~53,849 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of fuel flow and loss of drive power.

24V512000Equipment:other:labels
~9,037 affected

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."

24V510000Seat Belts:front · Air Bags:frontal
~337,128 affected

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.

23V382000Hydraulic Brakes
~719 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes. During certain driving maneuvers, the brake system may exert an excessive clamp force that may fracture the rotor, decreasing the brake performance.

19V551000Instrument Cluster
~21,914 affected

Alfa Romeo (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may indicate an inaccurate fuel level that displays higher than the actual amount.

19V148000Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~19,114 affected

FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.

18V828000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~6,136 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles equipped with GME 280HP engines and All Wheel Drive ("AWD"). The brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, possibly causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust.

18V636000Electrical System:wiring · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~34,357 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles, equipped with 2.0L engines. These engines may misfire causing the catalytic converter to overheat, possibly resulting in damage to the nearby wiring and engine components.

17V823000Hydraulic Brakes
~216 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The braking system on these vehicles may have been filled with contaminated brake fluid, possibly damaging the system and affecting its performance.

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2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 124 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 28 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (28 complaints, avg 6,400 mi); Engine Problems (20 complaints, avg 28,200 mi); Electrical Faults (18 complaints, avg 13,200 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 16,238 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia include 10 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 482,470 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (fuel system) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Alfa Romeo Giulia reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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