2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/30/2020· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  WENT TO START COLD CAR IN MORNING, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT CATCH. TRIED FOR A SECOND TIME AND AGAIN, STARTER TURNED OVER FOR 10-15 SECS THEN STOPPED. THINKING IT MAY BE THE BATTERY I EXITED THE CAR TO GET THE JUMP STARTER - AND COULD SMELL GASOLINE. I COULD SEE A GROWING PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON THE DRIVEWAY UNDER THE FRONT WHEELS AND WHEN I LIFTED THE HOOD THE ENTIRE TOP OF THE ENGINE WAS WET WITH GASOLINE. ALFA DEALERSHIP HAVE DETERMINED IT IS THE EXACT SAME FUEL LINE THAT SPLIT ON THIS SAME VEHICLE IN AUG 2020. SEE NHTSA CASE# 11353843 FOR THE AUGUST INCIDENT. ALFA DEALERSHIP TECH ALSO NOTED THIS IS NOT THE ONLY SPLIT FUEL LINE HE HAS REPLACED WITH EXACT SAME PART NUMBER: 68364747AA. ONCE AGAIN I AM INCREDIBLY LUCKY AND GRATEFUL THAT THIS FUEL LINE SPLIT, LIKE THE FIRST, DID NOT HAPPEN OVER A HOT ENGINE.

• 12/06/2024· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Car stopped suddenly and won’t start ships I was at traffic light on a county road

• 11/11/2024· AIR BAGSCrash

  I was in an accident on 7/25/2024, my vehicle was completely stopped and pulled over. The impact occurred when another vehicle, traveling at around 35 mph or less (the posted speed limit), struck my vehicle with significant force, the rear suspension of my structural frame of my vehicle was severely damaged. Given the intensity of the collision and the resulting damage, I’m concerned that none of my airbags did not deploy, despite the damage being substantial. In light of this information and my vehicle being totaled loss, I have a few additional follow-up questions: 1. Since my vehicle was stationary at the time of impact and the other vehicle was moving at a considerable speed, could the lack of deceleration on my part have influenced the airbag system’s response? How does the system account for impacts where the struck vehicle is at a complete stop?  2. You mentioned that neither the engine compartment nor the structural frame rails were compromised, yet the repair estimate indicates severe damage to the frame. Could there be a discrepancy between the vehicle photos and the actual damage assessed later? 3. Given the nature of the impact and the resulting damage, is it possible that certain sensors related to airbag deployment could have malfunctioned or were unable to accurately measure the severity of the crash? 4. The airbags are designed to deploy based on the severity of a frontal crash and longitudinal deceleration. Can clarification be provided on how side or angular impacts are accounted for in the vehicle’s safety system? Is there any supplemental protection, such as side airbags, that would activate in those types of collisions? 5. Given that the accident involved a side impact, could there be factors related to side-impact protection that should have activated other safety features?  6. Are there additional sensors or mechanisms that monitor the severity of non-frontal impacts?

• 11/06/2024· SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINECrash

  When pulling into a parking space with foot on the brake the engine revs and surges forward. This has happened 2 times over the course of 2 years with out damage or personal injury. Twice in the last month. The third incident happened on October 15, 2024 causing the vehicle to surge/accelerate hitting another vehicle then crashing into the cart corral at a supermarket. Fortunately, no one was run over. Same scenario. Pulling into a parking space applying the brake. Then acceleration.

• 10/21/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Due to a faulty starter relay, my Alfa Romeo Giulia would intermittently not start or restart. The dashboard illuminated properly but the starter did not engage and the engine did not attempt to crank. Afterwards, a warning lamp would sometimes appear saying "auto start/stop unavailable". This became a safety hazard when the auto start/stop feature shut the engine down at a stop light and the car would not restart when the light turned green. In my case, the light turned green and other cars were approaching the intersection and I could not move out of the way. The problem occurred multiple times on initial startup and while driving in a 3 week period before it the faulty relay was replaced under warranty by my local dealer. The car's ECU recorded P26E4-OO for start stop relay and the dealer had seen the issue before. The part has been upgraded and should proactively be recalled.

• 10/19/2023· ENGINE

  I had a "Service Electronic Throttle Control" light come on and my car went into limp mode. I called the dealer and they said to drive my car to the dealer to get it checked out. I confirmed with the dealer's service manager that it was safe to drive on the freeway in the limp mode. On my way there, my engine completely died - it went down to 25 mph on the freeway before it recovered a bit so that I could get off the freeway. Shortly after I got off the freeway, it died completely. The dealership told me its a known issued that these 2018/2019 Alfa Romeo's will suffer from oil pump failure, leading to sudden engine failure. Based on conversations I've seen on Facebook Alfa Romeo pages, many people have had these same issues with sudden engine failures on low mileage engines caused by oil pump failures. I thank God my car didn't completely die in the middle of the freeway - I could have easily been killed.

• 10/09/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  MY CAR SINCE I HAVE HAD IT HAS HAD 1 RECALL, SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, AND 3 TIMES IT HAD TO GO TO THE SHOP BECAUSE OF FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A LOT OF WATER IN THE SYSTEM, BUT I USED THE SAME GAS STATION THAT THEY USE TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR AFTER IT WAS DRAINED AND REFILLED. EVERY TIME I HAD AN ISSUE WITH MY CAR I WAS ALWAYS IN MOTION. ONCE THIS CAR STOPS YOU ARE STUCK WHEREVER YOU ARE AT BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT PUT THIS CAR IN NEUTRAL TO PUSH IT OUT OF THE ROAD. I HAVE FELT LIKE MY LIFE WAS IN JEOPARDY EACH TIME THIS CAR HAS STOPPED ON ME. I HAVE NO PHOTOS BECAUSE MY CAR IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE 10/03/2020

• 09/19/2024· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 - 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The START/STOP, check engine, steering malfunction, and the loss of traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the residence and the vehicle remained parked for the rest of the day. The contact was able to restart the vehicle the following day. The contact stated that a week later while driving approximately 55 - 60 MPH, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the residence; however, the vehicle failed to start the following day. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer, but the dealer was contacted. The dealer informed the contact that there was a known failure with the fuel pump and fuel pump module and the parts were currently not covered under recall or back order. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,783.

• 09/08/2020· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  (VEHICLE IS 2019 WITH 7404 MILES RECORDED ON DATE OF INCIDENT). MORNING OF 18TH AUG 2020. THE CAR SAT OVERNIGHT SO WAS 'COLD' WHEN I STARTED IT. I IMMEDIATELY SELECTED REVERSE AND BEGAN BACKING UP (EXACT SPEED UNKNOWN, BUT 'SLOW'). APPROX 10 SECS AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE THE VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE ENTERED THE COCKPIT - I IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. EXITING THE VEHICLE I COULD SEE A TRAIL OF FLUID 10 FT LONG ON THE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY AND THE SCENT IDENTIFIED IT AS GASOLINE. I LIFTED THE HOOD & GASOLINE WAS ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE ENGINE AND DRIPPING DOWN OFF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD. LOOKING CLOSER I COULD SEE POOLS OF GAS HAD COLLECTED ANYWHERE THERE WAS A DEPRESSION IN WHICH LIQUID COULD COLLECT ON & AROUND THE ENGINE. SEVERAL LITERS OF GASOLINE HAD BEEN EJECTED OVER THE ENGINE. CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST ALFA SERVICE DEALERSHIP (GOLLING, BLOOMFIELD HILLS). THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED A BROKEN/SPLIT FUEL HOSE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE UNDER WARRANTY. THEY VERBALLY TOLD ME THE PART WAS SENT TO ALFA CORPORATE AND I SHOULD CONTACT THEM TO FOLLOW THE INVESTIGATION. I CONTACTED ALFA CORPORATE AND THROUGH EMAIL EXCHANGES, DISCOVERED THAT ALFA CORPORATE WILL NOT BE INVESTIGATING THIS SAFETY ISSUE AT ALL. I ATTACH ALL THE EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE BELOW. MY VERY SERIOUS CONCERN IS THAT THE DEALERSHIP VERBALLY SAID THEY HAD NO IDEA HOW THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED - "MAYBE A WEAK SPOT" - BUT ALFA CORPORATE WOULD INVESTIGATE. AT THAT POINT I WAS SATISFIED. THEN SEVERAL DAYS LATER ALFA CORPORATE INFORMED ME THAT THE DEALERSHIP GUESS OF "MAYBE A WEAK SPOT" WOULD BE THE OFFICIAL CONCLUSION AND END OF THE INVESTIGATION. I MENTION IT SEVERAL TIMES IN MY (ATTACHED) EMAILS BUT IT IS OBVIOUS THAT I AVOIDED BEING IN A MOVING FIREBALL BY ONLY MINUTES AND MAYBE LUCK. AN INVESTIGATION BY AN ENGINEER IS THE MINIMUM I WOULD EXPECT FROM ALFA CORPORATE.*DT*DT*JB*DT*JB*AS

• 09/06/2024· AIR BAGSCrash

  The contact owned a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped in a turning lane, another vehicle from behind struck the front and rear driver's sides. The air bags did not deploy. The contact experienced back pain, dizziness, headache, and panic attacks. The contact received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and then to the dealer, where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V510000 (Air Bags, Seat Belts). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

• 08/15/2024· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Vehicle has 23862 thousands miles while I was driving on [XXX] from keys to Miami Cara starts to lose power shut off in the middle of the road and kept me stock there for few Hours until was able to get the car home ind meter tells me it low pressure fuel line in few words looking and asking to mechanics it’s the fuel pump and module to be replaced this was one freighter moment INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

• 08/09/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  Vehicle stalled on the road as soon as I stopped at a red light.

• 07/29/2024· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  While driving on the highway I got an error alert "Service Electronic Throttle" and my gas pedal stopped working almost immediately. I was fortunate enough to coast to the next exit and pull off in the shoulder. The car would not start. I unplugged the battery and waited 5 minutes. After reconnecting the battery, I was able to drive 4 miles home, and the next day I drove 7 miles to the Alfa dealer. Since I reset the battery in order to start the car, they told me there were no codes visible and they sent me home with the car. I drove for 70 miles until the same issue happened. This time I was on a road with no shoulder but was able to pull off into a parking lot. I tried to reset the battery again to make it home but I was only able to make it about 100 yards down the road and I pulled off into a construction driveway. I reset the battery once last time to make it another 100 yards down the road until I coasted into a parking lot. Each time the gas pedal completely stopped responding and I was left to cruise as far as I could. If the car turns off and won't start again you are not able to put it into neutral and move it to a safe spot. When I brought it to the dealer the second time they gave me an error code of "P008A-00" and replaced the fuel pump. They also told me I should try to always use the same gas station and never drive below a quarter tank of gas. There is a service bulletin for this issue in 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia's but I have not seen anything yet for 2019. I was very luck in all 4 instances of the gas pedal failing but if it went out while trying to pull across multiple lanes of traffic I could have easily been hit. You can also only make it as far as the car will coast so I could have been stranded in the middle lane on the highway if there was heavier traffic.

• 07/27/2020· SUSPENSION

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT THEN BECAME ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS REPLACED. AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND HAD DRIVEN LESS THAN 50 MILES BEFORE A BLOWOUT TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND BECAME AWARE THAT THE TIRES SHOWED EXTREME WEAR TO THE SIDEWALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ALFA ROMEO OF WILMINGTON PIKE (99 WILMINGTON PIKE A, CHADDS FORD, PA 19317) WHERE THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE OWNER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TIRE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,000.

• 07/20/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

  TAKATA RECALL. ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING AND IT PROMPTED ME TO GET THE ENGINE SERVICED. I COULDN'T EVEN SHIFT THE GEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE STOPPED. WORTH MENTIONING, BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN, I CAN'T ENTER THE APPLE CARPLAY SCREEN EVEN THOUGH THE OPTION WAS SHOWN. BESIDES THIS, THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS REBOOTS ITSELF EVERY NOW AND THEN.

• 07/13/2021· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the braking system malfunctioned while depressing the brake pedal and the vehicle would not immediately stop, causing an extended braking distance. On occasion, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. The parking brakes were activated to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the brake pads and rotors were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000. The Vin was not available

• 07/09/2020· VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  THE SUNROOF OF MY 2019 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA EXPLODED WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON I95 IN CONNECTICUT. THERE WERE NO OVERHEAD TREES, OVERPASSES OR CAR AHEAD THAT COULD HAVE KICKED UP ROAD DEBRIS. THE TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 90 AND HUMID WITH NO CHASE OF RAIN OR HAIL. THE SUNROOF MADE A LOUD BANG AND SHOWERED EVERYONE IN THE CAR WITH GLASS, IT ALSO SHOWERED AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CAR FOLLOWING ME. THE EXACT CONDITIONS WERE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON I95 AT 65MPH

• 07/05/2021· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash

  I was pulling into the garage pressed the brakes then released the brakes and the car abruptly went forward and hit the side of garage causing damage to the right side fender .I do have photos

• 07/02/2024· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

  CAR HAD SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. LATER DIAGNOSED AS FUEL PUMP AND FUEL PUMP MODULE ISSUE.

• 04/08/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSCrash

  ON 12/30/2020 THE CAR WAS WRECKED INTO A LIGHT POLE AT 55-60 MPH. MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE THE SEATBELTS DIDN'T LOCK AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURE IS NOT BEING RESPONSIBLE.THE VEHICAL CURRENTLY HAS A PRODUCT LIABILITY HOLD ON IT FOR INSPECTION BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED AS OF TODAY. I THINK THEY ARE TRYING TO COVER IT UP AND NOT REPORT IT.I WAS INJURED AND THEY DON'T CARE.THEY STILL CALL FOR PAYMENTS BUT NO CALLS ABOUT THE VEHICALS INSPECTION FROM FCA.THE VEHICALS WAS ON A CITY STREET.*DT*JB

• 04/03/2020· EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER

  EXTERIOR LAMPS (HEADLAMPS/TAIL LAMPS) DO NOT TURN ON WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ON. AS BOTH THE EXTERIOR LAMPS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE USUALLY SET TO AUTOMATICALLY TURN ON AND OFF AS APPROPRIATE (USING DUSK AND RAIN SENSORS), IT'S QUITE PROBABLE THE DRIVER WILL FORGET TO TURN ON THE EXTERIOR LAMPS WHEN THE WIPERS TURN ON, FOR INSTANCE. FURTHERMORE, MOST ALL CARS I HAVE DRIVEN WITH BOTH RAIN SENSORS AND AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS, ACROSS NUMEROUS DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN BRANDS, DO HAVE FUNCTIONALITY WHICH TURNS ON THE EXTERIOR LAMPS (HEADLAMPS/TAIL LAMPS) WHEN WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED, FURTHER COMPLICATING THE ISSUE WITH ALFA ROMEO - IT IS THE DRIVERS EXPECTATION FOR EXTERIOR LAMPS TO TOGGLE ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY IN ALL SITUATIONS, BASED ON PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND ALSO THE EXPECTATION THAT AUTOMATIC LIGHTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY TURN ON AND OFF WHEN NECESSARY.

• 02/03/2023· AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESCrash

  The brakes failed on the car causing my vehicle to crash into my home. The airbags did not deploy. The vehicle is available for inspection and is currently at the dealership. Alfa Romeo has sent out a special investigations team to inspect the vehicle and has escalated the issue to their legal department. Due to the failure of the brakes, I could have killed myself or others. There were zero warning lights prior to the failure. The vehicle is located at Northside Imports in Spring, Texas.

• 01/22/2025· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  My engine shut off and I was entering my driveway. All the electric was fine. The vehicle would no longer start. I towed it to the dealer and was told that the fuel pump and a module for the fuel pump would have to be replaced. The dealer cannot find the part anywhere because it is on back order. Apparently this is happening a lot. This should be investigated for a safety recall due to it happening while I was driving.

• 01/15/2025· SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  When traveling at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle displayed a service electronic throttle control warning. Turned on the engine light, then after 1 second the vehicle shut off while in motion with no warning. This disabled all power including brakes and power steering. After clearing engine code vehicle worked for around 20 minutes before repeating while idle in my driveway. Engine code displayed is p008a. (Low fuel pressure)