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Should you buy a used Alfa-Romeo Giulia?

Whether a used Alfa-Romeo Giulia is a good buy depends on the individual vehicle, not the model. Three checks matter before you pay: the NHTSA recall lookup by VIN for open recalls, the seller’s service and accident records, and an independent pre-purchase inspection of that specific vehicle. This page lists the most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for the Alfa-Romeo Giulia and what an inspector checks.

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the Alfa-Romeo Giulia, model years 2016–2024, most often listing service brakes and fuel system. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so any individual vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. The most recent campaign on file is 25V845000 (December 2025, exterior lighting).

Which systems do Alfa-Romeo Giulia recalls affect?

Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.

What are the most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for the Alfa-Romeo Giulia?

Showing the 12 most recent of 17 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

25V845000NHTSA report received December 2025Model years: 2024

NHTSA campaign 25V845000: Alfa-Romeo Giulia exterior lighting recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The wiring harness may have been misrouted, which can cause the headlights to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: Headlights that fail can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel arch liner and repair the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge.

25V667000NHTSA report received October 2025Model years: 2020–2024

NHTSA campaign 25V667000: Alfa-Romeo Giulia back over prevention recall

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."

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

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the radio, as necessary.

25V586000NHTSA report received September 2025Model years: 2017–2019

NHTSA campaign 25V586000: Alfa-Romeo Giulia fuel system recall

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.

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

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge.

24V943000NHTSA report received December 2024Model years: 2019–2020

NHTSA campaign 24V943000: Alfa-Romeo Giulia service brakes recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

Consequence: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and repair, the brake booster connection, as necessary, free of charge.

24V512000NHTSA report received July 2024Model years: 2017–2024

NHTSA campaign 24V512000: Alfa-Romeo Giulia equipment recall

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."

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

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): FCA will mail corrected tire placards and manufacturer overlay labels.

24V510000NHTSA report received July 2024Model years: 2017–2024

NHTSA campaign 24V510000: Alfa-Romeo Giulia air bags recall

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.

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

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge.

24V306000NHTSA report received April 2024Model years: 2021

NHTSA campaign 24V306000: Alfa-Romeo Giulia fuel system recall

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

Consequence: 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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing, free of charge.

23V382000NHTSA report received May 2023Model years: 2017–2020

NHTSA campaign 23V382000: Alfa-Romeo Giulia service brakes recall

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.

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

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the brake system module (BSM) software, free of charge.

21V878000NHTSA report received November 2021Model years: 2020–2021

NHTSA campaign 21V878000: Alfa-Romeo Giulia fuel system recall

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.

Consequence: 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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge.

21V848000NHTSA report received November 2021Model years: 2020

NHTSA campaign 21V848000: Alfa-Romeo Giulia tires recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with tires that have a lesser load rating than intended for the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: The incorrect tires can result in the operator overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the tires, and update the owner's manual with the correct load rating, free of charge.

21V309000NHTSA report received May 2021Model years: 2020–2021

NHTSA campaign 21V309000: Alfa-Romeo Giulia service brakes recall

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.

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

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the ABS HCU, free of charge.

20V714000NHTSA report received November 2020Model years: 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V714000: Alfa-Romeo Giulia service brakes recall

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The rear brake discs may fracture during vehicle operation.

Consequence: A rear brake disc fracture may result in a reduction of braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake discs and pads, free of charge.

What does a pre-purchase inspection cover on a used Alfa-Romeo Giulia?

The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:

Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Compare Bronze, Silver and Gold. The core inspection is the same at each tier; Silver and Gold add instrumented measurements.

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What does a pre-purchase inspection not do?

How inspections work · Sample reports · Customer reviews, verbatim from Google

Common questions about buying a used Alfa-Romeo Giulia

How many recalls does the Alfa-Romeo Giulia have?

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the Alfa-Romeo Giulia, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should an inspector check on a used Alfa-Romeo Giulia?

Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: service brakes, fuel system, electrical system, engine and engine cooling, forward collision avoidance, equipment. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.

Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Alfa-Romeo Giulia recall was done?

No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.

Can you inspect a Alfa-Romeo Giulia at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?

Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.

How much does a Alfa-Romeo Giulia pre-purchase inspection cost?

A pre-purchase inspection of a Alfa-Romeo Giulia through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.

Where can I book a Alfa-Romeo Giulia pre-purchase inspection?

Vehicle Inspectors matches buyers with independent inspectors nationwide. Local pages for cities with active inspectors:

Recall data from NHTSA recall records (NHTSA public recalls API), retrieved 2026-08-27. Vehicle Inspectors is not affiliated with Alfa-Romeo. A recall is not a defect finding on any individual vehicle.

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