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2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems

The most common problem on the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia is fuel and propulsion system, typically around 64,000 miles. It has 5.7 times the complaints of a typical Giulia model year.

Year to avoid5.7x the typical complaints
Year score
7/100
Owner complaints
103
Recalls
7
Service bulletins
1742 warranty
Worst area
Fuel system
Fuel economy
20-27mpg

The worst 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Fuel system
    50
  • Electrical
    36
  • Engine
    32
  • Driver assistance
    8
  • Lights
    8
  • Brakes
    6
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Visibility
    4
  • Steering
    3
  • Airbags
    2
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Wheels
    2
  • Seats
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Fuel pump 27Stalling 16Loss of power 14Check engine light 13Won't shift 9Headlights 7Start-stop 6

Trouble codes owners of the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia mention

P008A 4

Recalls 7

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported September 9, 2025 · 53,849 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 7, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA's number for this recall is 93C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning September 16, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with the federal safety agency. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

Recall number 25V586000 · Recall details

Seat belts: frontReported July 3, 2024 · 337,128 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 24V510000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported July 3, 2024 · 9,037 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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 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 number 24V512000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulicReported May 30, 2023 · 719 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the brake system module (BSM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 68A.

Recall number 23V382000 · Recall details

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise controlReported March 1, 2019 · 19,114 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service 1‑800‑853‑1403. The Alfa Romeo number for this recall is V27.

Recall number 19V148000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemReported November 26, 2018 · 6,136 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the brake fluid line to prevent contact with the coolant hose clamp. If damage is found on the brake line, it will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB9.

Recall number 18V828000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported September 14, 2018 · 34,357 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑844‑253‑2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA4.

Recall number 18V636000 · Recall details

See all 7 recalls for the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Defect investigations

Low Pressure Fuel Pump Assembly FailureOpened January 8, 2024, closed September 26, 2025

On January 8, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE24003) to assess allegations of loss of motive power resulting from low-pressure fuel pump failures in certain MY 2017–2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The subject vehicles are equipped with 2.0L 4-cylinder and 2.9L 6-cylinder turbocharged engines and manufactured by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC (FCA US).  Reports received by ODI alleged stall and loss of motive power at speeds above 25 mph, with several reporting that the condition resulted in permanent disablement of the vehicle.  Many reports described recurrence of the failure after an initial repair. During the investigation, ODI determined that the subject vehicles were equipped with fuel delivery pumps supplied by Vitesco Technologies Germany GmbH.  ODI also confirmed that MY 2018–2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles were equipped with the same pump.  ODI’s analysis identified an elevated failure rate associated with the original pumps installed in the subject vehicles. The failure mode involves interruption of fuel flow, resulting in fuel starvation and an unexpected loss of motive power, typically with little to no advance warning. In responses to ODI Information Requests submitted in April and June 2024, FCA US reported 2,162 customer reports (complaints, field reports, and legal claims) and 464 warranty claims related to the alleged defect.  Combined with ODI’s data, the investigation identified 1,900 unique VIN experiencing failures.  Review of the combined data confirmed one crash and no injuries, fatalities, or fires. On September 9, 2025, FCA US filed recall 25V‑586, covering 29,467 MY 2017–2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles and 24,382 MY 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles, all equipped with the suspect Vitesco fuel delivery pump. FCA US reported that the remedy is under development, with dealer notifications planned on or about September 16, 2025, and owner notifications scheduled to begin on or about October 29, 2025. The recall action initiated by FCA US addresses the alleged defect identified in this PE. Accordingly, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances, including an evaluation of the remedy once available. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to

PE24003

Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia 174

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 174 bulletins for the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.0L 4‑cylRWD243327
2.0L 4‑cylAWD233126
2.9L 6‑cylRWD172420

What 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 5, 2026 · Electrical · WA

On September 23, 2026, I took my vehicle to RON TONKIN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT (ALFA ROMEO) for an official manufacturer recall 93C service regarding the fuel pump. Immediately upon receiving the vehicle back from the dealership after the recall procedure, two major electrical failures occurred: 1. Complete failure of all exterior turn signals (blinkers do not respond at all). 2. Complete blackout of the central infotainment / dash display screen. Before this recall service, both systems were fully functional with zero issues. Turn signals are a mandatory, critical road safety component. Operating a vehicle without functional turn signals poses an extreme safety hazard to myself, passengers, and other drivers on the road, rendering the vehicle unroadworthy. The dealership disconnected the 12V battery and accessed body wiring modules during the recall service, which triggered a CAN-Bus network crash, Body Control Module (BCM) lockup, or corrupted Proxi Alignment. Despite this occurring immediately following their service, the dealership refuses to take responsibility or rectify the defect at no charge. I am filing this report because a safety recall service executed by an authorized dealer directly created a severe safety defect (non-functional turn signals) that prevents the safe and legal operation of the vehicle.

Filed Sep 26, 2026 · Wheels · TX

Since I first got this vehicle I noticed that whenever I’m driving over 10 mph and more. The vehicle registers 2 miles faster than the actual speed. Example. Going 55 on my speedometer the car is actually only going 53. Doing the math that is putting more mileage on the vehicle than the true mileage it should be. Thus lessening the value of the car. Do I have any leverage on this issue?

Filed Sep 16, 2026 · Electrical · OK

Electronic throttle failing multiple times despite repairs.

Filed Aug 19, 2026 · Fuel system · TX

I own a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia that recently received a fuel-pump-related recall repair under FCA Recall 93C / the federal safety agency Campaign 25V‑586 at an authorized Alfa Romeo dealership. Approximately three days after the recall repair was completed, I was driving the vehicle in active traffic with my daughter when the vehicle unexpectedly began decelerating and lost drive power. I had to shut the vehicle off, and afterward the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle had to be towed back to the Alfa Romeo dealership. The service advisor subsequently advised me that the current problem was related to the fuel system and that the fuel-related component was being replaced again. The vehicle remains at the dealership while the repair is being completed. This is also the second time this vehicle has completely shut down while I was driving. During a prior incident, the vehicle became disabled on a busy roadway and police responded and blocked traffic around the vehicle because of the danger posed by its location. I am concerned that the Recall 93C repair did not adequately remedy the fuel-system defect, that the replacement component failed, or that the recall repair was otherwise connected to the subsequent loss-of-drive-power event. I have repair records, towing documentation and video relating to the current repair and will retain the dealership's final diagnostic report when it becomes available.

Filed Aug 13, 2026 · Fuel system · CA

My 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia lost motive power and was disabled multiple times the most recent on August 3, 2026 due to failure of the fuel delivery module — the same component and failure mode covered by Safety Recall 93C / the federal safety agency Campaign 25V‑586. When I contacted the dealership, they confirmed the recall applied to my vehicle but advised that replacement parts were not available. No loaner or alternate transportation was offered. I was without my vehicle for 8 days and had to rent a vehicle at my own expense. FCA US filed this recall on September 9, 2025 stating that the remedy was still under development. Owners were left without a repair path for an extended period on a defect the manufacturer's own chronology shows it had been evaluating since 2023, and which had produced 437 complaints, 5 crashes, and 3 injuries by the time the defect was determined. Stellantis has twice declined to reimburse my transportation costs, citing that the visit was "recall work only" and that my factory warranty expired in 2021. My vehicle was not brought in for preventive recall service — it failed on the road because of the recalled part. I am reporting this so the delay between recall announcement and parts availability, and its cost to owners, is on the record for this campaign.

Filed Aug 5, 2026 · Fuel system · CT

The contact owns a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V586000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · Fuel system · CA

The contact owns a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia . The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. Additionally, the contact was informed that a limit of ten parts could be ordered at a time as per the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jul 28, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

My car keeps going into limp mode seasonally, it also emits bad odors when given throttle, and it is definitely lacking power. Situation has also caused a misfire on my 3rd cylinder and a super rough idle and start

Filed Jul 26, 2026 · Electrical · CA

After driving my vehicle for about 40 min with the AC blower at full speed, the relay located in the trunk power distribution box melted, affecting sections of the female plug and wire ends. Right after the event, the blower stopped working and I found out many owners have reported this same issue. Upon inspection at the dealership, they recommended to replace the blower motor, power module (modern resistor) and for my surprise, the entire power distribution box and wire loom all the way to the BCM. They said wires and connections have been compromised by the excessive heat. At the dealership, the service department was convinced the root cause of the problem was the blower motor, normally those bearings tend to fail and consume more current but nothing beyond that was discussed. After exchanging with the dealership about part numbers, I realized that the AC blower part number for my car was superseded (68320172AA was replaced by 68353201AA) to eliminate that known problem. Stellantis introduced a superseded blower motor assembly with improved internal mechanics to prevent this excessive current draw. Interestingly, industry parts data shows the redesigned motor is not only more robust, but it is actually significantly cheaper to replace than the flawed 2017-2019 OEM units. Although Stellantis is aware of this flaw, there is no TSB or warranty coverage for this problem. Each 2017-2019 owner has to pay out of pocket for this expensive repairs or like in my case charge the Mopar service plan (thanks god I paid for it). I would ask the Agency to investigate the actual fire risk of this problem, I'm pretty sure there are many drivers out there completely unaware of this, running very hot relays. The fuse in the circuit won't work prior to the relays melting allowing wires to overheat. Others drivers have reported this in forums but most just change the relay only. My car is still at the dealership waiting on the power module (it has been there since June 15th)

Filed Jul 23, 2026 · Fuel system · 64,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shut off suddenly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the vehicle shut off while coming to a complete stop. The contact waited for 30 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

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Questions about the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Is the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable?

Owners have filed 103 complaints about the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 5.7 times a typical Giulia model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.

What is the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia year score?

The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia scores 7 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Alfa Romeo Giulia: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 50 complaints, typically around 64,000 miles. Next is electrical (36).

How many recalls does the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia have?

7 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, seat belts and equipment.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia fuel system?

Yes, 1 recall: 25V586000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Alfa Romeo Giulia have the most fuel system problems?

The Alfa Romeo Giulia model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2017 (50 complaints), 2018 (42 complaints) and 2019 (25 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia get?

Official estimates for the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia range from 20 to 27 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 24 city and 33 highway.

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