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Alfa Romeo GiuliaModel year report

2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,151miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
9campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 24 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 5 complaints (28% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and engine (4). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,151 miles. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 166 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 81 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “Backup camera is very dim especially on the very outside of the view. Not bright enough to discern pedestrians walking behind the vehicle which could possibly cause bodily harm. Dealer says it is within their specifications and there is nothing they can do. I've found several forums on this very subject and some claim there is a fix using a computer program that lightens the camera to a useful level. I took this issue up to their customer care and they say the dealer can't do any more and the case is closed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11408310, filed 2021-04, 1,151 miles

Electrical system: “Around January 30, 2023 (need to verify the exact date). My vehicle went on limp mode, the engine light went on plus an additional warning light. I was driving on highway 99 when my car started to stall. It felt like the car put itself in neutral mode. It was frightening as it happens randomly & suddenly after being able to drive 60+ mph. It wouldn’t pick up speed. Driving 5 mph. It was frightening as I was far from the exit & the vehicles behind were honking and 1 swerved, thankfully the driver was able to change lanes. …”

NHTSA complaint #11567541, filed 2024-01

Engine: “Just bought a 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia from Carvana and two days later while driving the check engine light came on along with the electronic throttle light and the auto start/stop light. While driving the vehicle went into complete limp mode in a busy intersection and I had to pull off quickly to avoid being hit by other traffic. Engine codes came up fuel pressure related.”

NHTSA complaint #11729571, filed 2026-04

Fuel system: “inaccurate fuel gauge reading i have sent it to the dealer two times it still not reading correct the fuel gauge stays at three quarters. even i fill it to the top. the dealer told me to read the owner manual or i am not filling it correct.0608”

NHTSA complaint #11429152, filed 2021-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,151 and 1,151 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,151 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2021202352024202520265
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Giulia RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic243327$3,050
Giulia RWD2.9L 6-cyl8-speed automatic172520$4,100
Giulia AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233126$3,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 9 recalls for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 166 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 166 bulletins →

Other model years of the Alfa Romeo Giulia

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202494834—27—Too new
2021913,0006—27—Not enough data
2020181,1519—27—Rising
20194722,0007—2742 · TypicalRising
20188919,2009—2750 · TypicalRising
201710312,5007—2759 · TypicalRising

All Alfa Romeo Giulia model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 5 complaints (28% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia (Giulia, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,151 miles and the middle half falls between 1,151 and 1,151 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.