2018 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 8 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: an engine misfire on 2.0L models that can overheat the catalytic converter and damage nearby wiring, and a brake fluid line on AWD models with the 280HP engine that can contact an exhaust component and ignite leaking fluid. On the braking side, three recalls apply. Contaminated brake fluid in some vehicles can degrade the brake system and reduce stopping power. On vehicles with carbon ceramic brakes, the system can apply excessive clamping force that fractures a rotor, causing a sudden drop in braking. A software issue in the brake system module can also prevent the driver from turning off adaptive cruise control after the traction control detects wheel slip, leaving the system active when the driver wants to override it. The fuel pump on some vehicles can fail and cut drive power without warning. There is also a fuel gauge issue where the display can read higher than actual when the car is parked on a steep slope, potentially masking an empty tank and causing an unexpected stall. Finally, some vehicles carry incorrect tire pressure and size information on the label, which can lead to improper inflation or the wrong tire fitment.