The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia has a elevated safety risk profile with 7 recall campaigns and 65 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V6360002018-14-09

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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.

Heat damage to the engine compartment wiring or components can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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18V8280002018-26-11

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

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.

Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.

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19V1480002019-01-03

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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.

The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.

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23V3820002023-30-05

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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.

An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

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24V5120002024-03-07

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

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

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24V5100002024-03-07

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

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

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25V5860002025-09-09

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 65 owners have filed complaints about the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Fuel/propulsion System9

02Unknown Or Other7

03Engine5

04Electrical System,engine,fuel/propulsion System5

05Engine,fuel/propulsion System4

65 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Alfa Romeo Giulia Fuel Economy

20–27mpg combined

17-24city

24-33hwy

$2,150-$2,900/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia returns 20–27 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Giulia - Automatic 8-spd

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

24 city33 hwy~$2,150/yr6/10 Average

Giulia AWD - Automatic 8-spd

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

23 city31 hwy~$2,250/yr6/10 Average

Giulia - Automatic 8-spd

20mpg

2.9L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,900/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia

28States

29%in top 3

13% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 28 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

10513%

TXTexas

709%

NJNew Jersey

597%

ILIllinois

557%

NYNew York

557%

PAPennsylvania

547%

DEDelaware

445%

CACalifornia

435%

GAGeorgia

354%

OHOhio

314%

DCWashington DC

263%

NVNevada

213%

MOMissouri

192%

MDMaryland

172%

WAWashington

162%

IN15

MA14

NCNorth Carolina

142%

NHNew Hampshire

132%

MNMinnesota

121%

AZ12

VA10

WI8

CO8

TN8

MI8

OR7

CT6

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. There are 7 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

NHTSA shows 7 recall campaigns for the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

You'll get between 20 and 27 MPG combined from the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM problems top the list with 65 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.