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2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems

The most common problem on the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical Giulia model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
82/100
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
1382 warranty
Worst area
Electrical
Fuel economy
20-27mpg

The worst 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia problems

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

  • Electrical
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Airbags
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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

  • Electrical
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Airbags
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls 6

Back over prevention: display functionReported October 7, 2025 · 62,910 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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 on October 14, 2025.

Recall number 25V667000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported 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

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported April 30, 2024 · 261 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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 number 24V306000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: pressure sensorReported November 12, 2021 · 11,419 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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 number 21V878000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulicReported May 4, 2021 · 9 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 21V309000 · Recall details

See all 6 recalls for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia 138

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

See all 138 bulletins for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia

2021 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‑cylRWD172520

What 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 22, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · 58,278 miles · FL

fuel line and fuel pump and module replacement.

Filed May 8, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CA · crash

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 the door repair and address the new damage. The date of repair for both items was April 15, 2026, as I was unable to make time for an immediate appointment. I received the car back on May 5, 2026, and noticed the front collision error light was turned on, the parking collision mode worked only intermittently, and I had difficulty one time the next day with my door opening (was stuck partially latched/open and my gas cap would not open). The door and gas cap worked after the incident, but, due to both repair shops' lack of quality work, I'm skeptical that the initial problem was remediated. I would like to request both the Fix Auto Downtown Los Angeles and Yorba Linda locations be investigated for returning my vehicle in an unsafe condition. The repetition in the state of repairs indicates potential negligence from Fix Auto.

Filed Feb 9, 2026 · FL

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.

Filed Feb 6, 2026 · Fuel system · 17,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed May 14, 2025 · Visibility · MD

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.

Filed Aug 28, 2023 · TX

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.

Filed Sep 21, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

The computer screen stays on with a check engine light

Filed Jun 28, 2022 · Fuel system · 9,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while on vacation driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and lost motive power. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed however, no issues were found. The vehicle software was reset; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact notified a second dealer, Harper Alfa Romeo (10045 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922) who informed him that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V878000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The second dealer ordered the parts from the manufacturer. Upon returning from vacation, the contact followed up with the manufacturer regarding the shipment of parts. The manufacturer informed the contact the parts had been shipped to the first dealer located in Florida, where he was on vacation, 12 hours away from his residence. The manufacturer informed the contact that they could not resend parts to his local dealer in Tennessee and he would need to drive from Tennessee to Florida for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was not safe to drive to as it was experiencing a safety failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2021 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact’s son was driving approximately 65 mph on the freeway when the transmission erroneously shifted to neutral and the vehicle would not accelerate. After stopping and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as normal and the failure was no longer present. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who indicated that a transmission software update was needed to prevent the failure from recurring. The software update was performed however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.

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Questions about the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Is the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia, fewer than a typical Giulia model year.

What is the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia year score?

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia scores 82 out of 100 (good). 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 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is fuel system (3).

How many recalls does the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia have?

6 recalls, covering back over prevention, air bags and equipment.

What year does the Alfa Romeo Giulia have the most electrical problems?

The Alfa Romeo Giulia model years with the most electrical complaints are 2017 (36 complaints) and 2018 (20 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia get?

Official estimates for the 2021 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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