2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia recalls and problems

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 6 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Alfa Romeo dealer.

Recalls
6
Complaints
9
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia recalls

Recall 25V-667: Back Over Prevention

Reported Oct 7, 2025 · 62,910 vehicles affected · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Problem: 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."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 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.

Recall 24V-512: Equipment

Reported Jul 3, 2024 · 9,037 vehicles affected · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Problem: 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."

Risk: Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 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.

Recall 24V-510: Air Bags, Seat Belts

Reported Jul 3, 2024 · 337,128 vehicles affected · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Problem: 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.

Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V-306: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Apr 30, 2024 · 261 vehicles affected · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2021 Alfa Romero Giulia vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 is an expansion of recall number 21V-878.

Recall 21V-878: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Nov 12, 2021 · 11,419 vehicles affected · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 recall is Y91.

Recall 21V-309: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported May 4, 2021 · 9 vehicles affected · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Problem: 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.

Risk: The loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Unknown or Other3
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Power Train1
Air Bags1
Visibility/Wiper1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Back Over Prevention1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 17,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported May 8, 2026
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 door/climb over the center console. In Feb 2026, the latch permanently closed. In Jan 2026, I hit debris on the freeway, which required a repair of my front bumper and undercarriage. I had moved from LA to Orange County, and went to the Fix Auto Yorba Linda location to remediate…
Unknown or Other · reported Feb 9, 2026
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 17,000 miles · reported Feb 6, 2026
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.
Visibility/Wiper · reported May 14, 2025
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.
Unknown or Other · reported Aug 28, 2023
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 25V-667 (back over prevention), 24V-512 (equipment), 24V-510 (air bags, seat belts), 24V-306 (fuel system, gasoline), 21V-878 (fuel system, gasoline) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by unknown or other (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 17,000 miles.

Are Alfa Romeo recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Alfa Romeo dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.