NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera's circuit board and software may have defects that prevent the camera image from displaying correctly on the screen.
This page covers 6 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
20–27 mpg combined
8.7–11.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia has 6 recalls, the most serious involving a fuel line sensor housing that can crack and leak fuel, creating both a fire risk and the possibility of an engine stall while driving.
A separate safety equipment concern involves the front seatbelt buckle switch sensor, which may be improperly connected and can prevent the front airbag from deploying in a crash, reducing protection for the occupant in that seat. On the braking side, hard braking can cause a shaft inside the anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit to break apart, which strips out the ABS function and reduces overall braking assist, leaving the driver with longer stopping distances and no anti-lock intervention during an emergency stop. The rearview camera on certain vehicles may also fail to display a proper image when reversing, due to defects in both the circuit board and the camera software, cutting off the driver's view of what is directly behind the vehicle. Finally, tire placard and manufacturer labels on some vehicles carry incorrect tire pressure and size information, which can lead to running under-inflated tires or fitting the wrong size tire, either of which raises the risk of a handling or blowout event.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera's circuit board and software may have defects that prevent the camera image from displaying correctly on the screen.
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What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the radio as needed, and update the rearview camera software as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure and size information printed on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect, which means owners may have wrong tire specifications.
What the fix does
FCA will mail corrected tire placards and overlay labels. Owners can take these to a dealer for free installation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, which can prevent the front seat air bag from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the sensor connection at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel line sensor housing can crack, causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel line sensor housing can crack, potentially causing fuel leaks.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel line sensor housing and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Hard braking can cause the ABS hydraulic control unit's rotor shaft to separate, reducing braking assist and disabling ABS.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ABS hydraulic control unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.