2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Engine Problems

The vehicle is subject to Alfa Romeo Safety Recall 93C (NHTSA Campaign 25V586) for a defective Fuel Delivery Module. The safety defect is an active, un-remedied hazard. The vehicle is currently located at [Name of Alfa Romeo Dealership] for an official diagnosis and is available for inspection. The vehicle has an active safety recall for sudden, catastrophic engine stalling at highway speeds due to fuel pump warping. Because the manufacturer has not provided a remedy or a safe alternative transport, I am forced to choose between driving a vehicle with an acknowledged highway-stalling hazard or being completely deprived of my transportation. The vehicle cannot be safely operated in commerce until Recall 93C is performed. The vehicle is currently undergoing inspection by the manufacturer's authorized technicians at the Alfa Romeo dealership. It has also been reviewed administratively through a claim with the National Center for Dispute Settlement (NCDS), which was denied based on mileage despite the active federal safety recall. The vehicle displayed an "Excessive Oil" warning and experienced heavy smoking from the engine bay beginning around June 25, 2026. While the vehicle has also been undergoing cooling system repairs, the presence of these severe engine warnings and thermal symptoms creates an immediate escalation of risk when combined with the active 93C fuel pump recall.

NHTSA ID

11747585

Incident

Jun 29, 2026

Check engine light, electronic throttle control warning, and auto start/stop warning lights illuminate intermittently. OBD scan revealed codes P018B and P018D (Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit). Freeze frame data shows fuel rail pressure at 20,030 kPa under full throttle load, significantly below expected range. Engine running lean with short term fuel trim at +11.7%. Dealer and FCA confirmed awareness of fuel pump recall 93C covering this vehicle but no remedy currently available. Vehicle poses stall risk under acceleration

NHTSA ID

11742447

Incident

Jun 6, 2026

Caught on fire while parked for over an hour. No indication of any problem when driven earlier in the day. Parked in outdoor apt lot. Smelled smoke. Ran out and saw engine was on fire. Called fire department to extinguish it.

NHTSA ID

11730461

Incident

Mar 29, 2026

Three way valve part number 68312761AD

NHTSA ID

11713513

Incident

Oct 15, 2025

There is an open safety recall on my vehicle since September 2025 with no updates on when a remedy will be available from Stellantis. The issue is that fuel supply to the engine can be cut off causing the vehicle to lose power unexpectedly and go LOMP. I cannot drive the vehicle in this state because it is dangerous if the engine were to cut off unexpectedly at highway speeds, especially since I have a baby. Safety recall information: Issue date: Sep 09, 2025 Manufacturer Recall Number: 93C NHTSA Recall Number: 25V-586 Recall Status: Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available It is unacceptable that Stellantis have still not provided a remedy or an ETA to fix the problem even after 4 months. My car is sitting idly in the garage and I'm paying hundreds of dollars every month in loan and insurance costs without being able to drive. I have called my dealership several times and they don't have an update from the manufacturer yet either. I would like to make a formal complaint against Stellantis to fix this issue with immediate urgency since it is dangerous to drive the car in its current state and I'm just losing money without being able to use it.

NHTSA ID

11709563

Incident

Sep 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence nearby. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable and could not be driven because of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

NHTSA ID

11697264

Incident

Sep 15, 2025

Mileage

68,000 mi

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)

NHTSA ID

11636058

Incident

Jan 5, 2025

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.

NHTSA ID

11623801

Incident

Oct 15, 2024

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

NHTSA ID

11607515

Incident

Aug 8, 2024

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

NHTSA ID

11598406

Incident

Jun 22, 2024

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.

NHTSA ID

11550890

Incident

Oct 16, 2023

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

NHTSA ID

11363581

Incident

Oct 3, 2020

Mileage

17,025 mi

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.

NHTSA ID

11233522

Incident

Jul 19, 2019

Mileage

1,940 mi