2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia: check engine light

Filed Apr 2, 2026 · Fuel system · NY

The vehicle is experiencing multiple system malfunctions involving the engine performance, fuel system, and electronic throttle control, including engine shaking while idling, activation of the check engine light, a “start/stop unavailable” message, limp mode (inability to switch between driving modes), and illumination of the electronic throttle control warning light. One dealership suggested the issue may be related to an open fuel pump recall after noting that previously replaced spark plugs were heavily carbon-fouled, indicating excessive fuel combustion; however, another dealership diagnosed the engine as “scored” and recommended major repair. This diagnosis is disputed, as an independent mechanic performed a borescope inspection and reported no visible internal engine damage. The issue is intermittent—some days the vehicle operates normally, while other days it becomes undrivable. This creates a safety risk, as the vehicle may unexpectedly enter limp mode, limiting acceleration and drivability in situations such as merging or navigating traffic. I have not been involved in any accidents related to this issue and avoid driving the vehicle when symptoms are present. The vehicle has been inspected by both a dealership and an independent mechanic, but not by police or insurance representatives. Warning lights and symptoms, including the check engine light, electronic throttle control light, and start/stop warning, began appearing prior to the drivability failure and around the same time I received notice of the fuel pump recall. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

Filed Mar 2, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · TN

the vehicle has read off warnings seconds from simply stopping and cutting off in traffic. this has happened at least two times now. it may say full throttle service and flash lights before simply slowing down and the check engine light flashing while on the highway unable to speed up no matter how far down on the gas pedal I push. has been taken to dealer several times. problems started soon after purchasing vehicle. On 3/1/2026 while leaving church service, my family and I were on a major highway with the speed limit at 65 mph. The vehicle just slowed down without giving any power and could not get it up to the speed to continue with traffic. This vehicle could put me and my family at risk for a possible dangerous situation.

Filed Dec 17, 2025 · Fuel system · 173,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly sputtered and then lost motive power, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. 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 the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the failure could not be duplicated and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2025 · Fuel system · WI

While driving my Alfa Romeo, the vehicle experienced a significant malfunction involving the engine and power-train system. The vehicle will not accelerate properly and repeatedly goes into limp mode, resulting in a sudden and severe loss of power, especially while driving on the highway. The engine warning light is illuminated, and the vehicle hesitates, jerks, and fails to respond. This malfunction created a direct safety risk to me and other drivers on the road. The loss of acceleration occurred while traveling at highway speeds, making it difficult to merge, maintain traffic flow, or avoid surrounding vehicles. The problem has been reproduced multiple times, and the vehicle consistently enters limp mode when attempting to accelerate. The issue has been observed during normal driving conditions and does not appear to be a one-time event. The vehicle and its components are available for inspection by the manufacturer, dealer, insurance representative, or any required agency. At this time, the vehicle has not yet been formally inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance company, but I am prepared to provide access for evaluation. No warning lights and symptoms prior to the complete failure.

Filed Oct 13, 2025 · NC

I am writing to formally report a concern regarding the handling of reimbursement under Safety Recall 93C (the federal safety agency 25V‑586) for my 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. On March 11, 2025, several months before the recall was announced, I paid $3,995.59 out of pocket at Foreign Cars Italia Charlotte to repair severe driveability issues, including: Loss of engine power while driving “Electronic throttle control” and “check engine” warnings Difficulty accelerating, reduced fuel flow, and stalling risk These symptoms are directly consistent with the defect described in Safety Recall 93C, which involves the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) and the risk of power loss due to heat-related fuel flow restriction. I recently received a recall notification letter for the 93C issued in September 2025, I contacted Alfa Romeo Customer Care and filed for reimbursement (Reference Number [XXX]). Despite providing full documentation — including the paid invoice and recall notice — my claim was denied. Their written response (attached) stated: “The vehicle is outside of its warranties… Parts and labor that were completed are not related to any recall including 93C.” This reasoning conflicts with the federal reimbursement provisions under 49 CFR §573.13, which require manufacturers to reimburse owners for pre-recall repairs that address the same defect, regardless of warranty status. My repair addressed the same malfunction now acknowledged as a safety defect, and I bore the full cost before the recall was publicly announced. I respectfully request that the federal safety agency review this matter and encourage Stellantis / FCA US LLC to re-evaluate my claim in accordance with recall reimbursement regulations. This situation raises both a consumer fairness issue and a safety concern, as the vehicle exhibited the same dangerous loss-of-power condition months before the manufacturer recognized it as a defect. Thank you for your time and assistance in reviewing this case. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U

Filed Sep 16, 2025 · NJ

Check enigne light came on they all the other lights came on collision light auto start/stop, check brake light, check blinker light, can drives check engine light come on and goes in limp mode and not drivable been at dealer since june ut in 2 parts that dealer stats was the problem went to go pick it up and check engine light came on not even a mile away had to turn around and drop it back off

Filed Aug 30, 2025 · Fuel system · TX

Car stall after driving a long drive specifically when it’s hot weather . Multiple occasions for the past 5 years Will never run again for about 10-15 minutes. When it come back on with a check engine. Code reads low fuel pressure.

Filed Nov 17, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · UT

Multiple times the check engine light will come on while driving. It shuts engine down at any speed. This usually happens during warm up phase of vehicle. You have to pull over and cycle power off and on multiple times before it starts and runs again. It has stalled in intersections causing traffic delays. Once it starts and codes clear it typically runs fine for long periods. Symptom codes include throttle system failure, fuel pump low pressure, miss fire, bcm communication error. Cycling off and on clears codes and car operates normally until next cold start. Symptoms seem to worsen when driving in n or a mode. Symptoms seem to worsen when remote starting vehicle.

Filed Jun 25, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 3,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off. During the failure, the check engine and auto stop/start warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that an unknown relay needed to be replaced. No further information was available. The contact indicated that the vehicle had been serviced for the failure on multiple occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 19,163 miles · TX

The car stop by itself in the middle of the road and I just could make it to pull it over and lights appear on the car dashboard the check engine, the electronic throttle control, and other light that I dont know what it is but it was an "a!" . I turn off the car and I waited for 10 min an I turn it on again and it works but the lights still were there, so I took it to the dealer ship because I have only 4 month with the car and it is an used car, but it has only 19000 miles to have that kind of problems. At the dealership they told me that they dont have space to check the car probably until october that they will call me, but when we went back to home the car did the same it start to drop the speed by itself and stop , and I just parked in my house and I have not move it, the car has other problems to check, the hook connections and the tires, but the thing is that the dealership say they have too many cars in front of mine and they will check it probably until october 2020. I really think those vehicles alfa romeo guilia should be checked from the electrical system because life of people is in risk when they just stop in middle of the road.

Filed Apr 29, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 24,000 miles · AZ

Critical issues: 'start / stop disabled when auto is accelerated during over take or entering freeways. 'check engine light faults when car surges and engine becomes unresponsive during driving. 'infotainment system crashes frequently. 'engine stalls while driving in traffic or when in use during normal driving. 'when stall occurs power is lost to the vehicle while driving. (shuts off) 'audio system unavailable warning light comes on. Ono audio available opartial audio available (no amplification or quality audio available) ono warning sounds or audio alerts available oloud hissing static over the speakers. 'car gasps for air and will not for accelerate 1-2 seconds while driving

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Electrical · 2,200 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 alfa romeo giulia quadrifoglio. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. In addition, the vehicle independently entered "limp home" mode. The brake, steering, check engine, stabilitrak, and various other warning indicators illuminated. Towbin fiat alfa romeo (2550 s jones blvd, las vegas, nv) could not replicate the failure. The failure occurred approximately eleven times. The manufacturer was contacted and started a buyback process; however, they rescinded the offer after the contact refused to put an edr even after expressing concerns of operating an unsafe vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 2,200.