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2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Gas
Midsize Cars
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
48 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical6
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA9
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA27 mpg
2026202520242023202220212020201920182017

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize car with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Giulia, is EPA-rated at 27 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 9 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
GiuliaGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo243327$2,850
Giulia AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233126$3,000
GiuliaGasRWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo172520$3,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43352, 43353, 43611.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

A2C
62,910 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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."RiskA rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A2C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V667000reported Oct 7, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
▲high

Air Bags

82B
337,128 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V510000reported Jul 3, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
○minor

Equipment

81B
9,037 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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."RiskIncorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.FixFCA 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 mailed August 5, 2024 through November 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 81B.
NHTSA campaign 24V512000reported Jul 3, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

54B
261 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2021 Alfa Romero Giulia vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.RiskA 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.FixDealers 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 is an expansion of recall number 21V-878.
NHTSA campaign 24V306000reported Apr 30, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

Y91
11,419 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA 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.FixDealers 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 recall is Y91.
NHTSA campaign 21V878000reported Nov 12, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Y24
9 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskThe loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V309000reported May 4, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
9complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2021: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2023: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2026: 4

Most-cited components

Electrical System3
Unspecified3
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Power Train1
Air Bags1
Visibility/Wiper1

What owners describe

“In Feb 2025, I was involved in an accident where a driver damaged my driver's side door. I brought my car to the Fix Auto Downtown LA location for repairs. Cosmetically the door was repaired, but over the next year my latch would temporarily lock, preventing access and requiring me to enter through my passenger side do…”May 8, 2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA owner report
“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 t…”Feb 6, 2026 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA owner report
“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.”May 14, 2025 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Giulia model years

A

2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia

1 recalls · 1 complaints

C

2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia

4 recalls · 9 complaints

B

2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia

3 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia

3 recalls · 3 complaints

F

2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia

9 recalls · 18 complaints

F

2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia

7 recalls · 45 complaints

F

2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia

9 recalls · 86 complaints

F

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia

7 recalls · 100 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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