This Problem Across All Years
THE REAR VIEW CAMERA IS TOTALLY DARK AND I CANNOT SEE ANYTHING WHILE IT IS ENGAGED. THERE IS A RECALL ALREADY FOR SOME MODEL YEARS BUT NOT FOR MY ALFA ROMEO GUILIA 2018. I WANT THIS YEAR TO BE INLCUDED IN THE RECALL ALSO.
THE REAR VIEW CAMERA IS TOTALLY DARK AND I CANNOT SEE ANYTHING WHILE IT IS ENGAGED. THERE IS A RECALL ALREADY FOR SOME MODEL YEARS BUT NOT FOR MY ALFA ROMEO GUILIA 2018. I WANT THIS YEAR TO BE INLCUDED IN THE RECALL ALSO.
After towing my vehicle to Alfa Romeo of Mariettea on November 4th for recall 82B (seatbelt), my car immediately developed throttle hesitation, check-engine light, and start/stop warning light. These issues were not present before the service. Recall 93C (fuel delivery module) remains open, but the timing of these new problems indicates they arose from the 82B service. The dealership and Alfa Romeo have refused interim assistance, leaving my car unsafe to drive. Requested Actions: 1. Inspection and repair of the post-service throttle and engine issues. 2. Interim transportation (loaner or reimbursement) while 93C is pending. I have documented all communications with the dealership and Alfa Romeo Customer Care. The problems appeared immediately after the 82B recall service and were not present before.
After towing my vehicle to Alfa Romeo of Mariettea on November 4th for recall 82B (seatbelt), my car immediately developed throttle hesitation, check-engine light, and start/stop warning light. These issues were not present before the service. Recall 93C (fuel delivery module) remains open, but the timing of these new problems indicates they arose from the 82B service. The dealership and Alfa Romeo have refused interim assistance, leaving my car unsafe to drive. Requested Actions: 1. Inspection and repair of the post-service throttle and engine issues. 2. Interim transportation (loaner or reimbursement) while 93C is pending. I have documented all communications with the dealership and Alfa Romeo Customer Care. The problems appeared immediately after the 82B recall service and were not present before.
There were several code error messages describing a fuel pump issue that also creates other engine components to fail. For my concern of the safety my life, I paid to tow my vehicle directly to the car dealership service department to be inspected and am currently waiting to be contacted of their findings. In order to be able to move my car from blocking traffic and out of harm's way, the error codes had to be erased. I took pictures of the error codes prior to erasing and provided them to the service department for their review. Warning lamps and messages flashed simultaneously when my vehicle ceased to function. While driving my 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio September 16, 2025, the engine ceased to function under legal normal driving conditions for no apparent reason. The engine immediately turned itself off, and both the steering wheel and vehicle was locked in place (unable to move). This event jeopardized me, and other affected drivers' lives. It was only due to the quick reaction of defensive driving attentiveness that prevented the potential collision of multiple vehicles including loss of life/lives. I had taken my vehicle to the same service department previously in November 2024 for the exact same type of issue (ceased vehicle, locked in place steering wheel and vehicle). However, because error messages were erased, the service department would not be able to know what steps were needed to fix the problem and that I should bring back my vehicle with error codes intact should this occur again. I have this in writing on my invoice. No police report involved as no physical accident/damage occurred, and everyone who was involved including myself left without further incident, and very traumatized.
There were several code error messages describing a fuel pump issue that also creates other engine components to fail. For my concern of the safety my life, I paid to tow my vehicle directly to the car dealership service department to be inspected and am currently waiting to be contacted of their findings. In order to be able to move my car from blocking traffic and out of harm's way, the error codes had to be erased. I took pictures of the error codes prior to erasing and provided them to the service department for their review. Warning lamps and messages flashed simultaneously when my vehicle ceased to function. While driving my 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio September 16, 2025, the engine ceased to function under legal normal driving conditions for no apparent reason. The engine immediately turned itself off, and both the steering wheel and vehicle was locked in place (unable to move). This event jeopardized me, and other affected drivers' lives. It was only due to the quick reaction of defensive driving attentiveness that prevented the potential collision of multiple vehicles including loss of life/lives. I had taken my vehicle to the same service department previously in November 2024 for the exact same type of issue (ceased vehicle, locked in place steering wheel and vehicle). However, because error messages were erased, the service department would not be able to know what steps were needed to fix the problem and that I should bring back my vehicle with error codes intact should this occur again. I have this in writing on my invoice. No police report involved as no physical accident/damage occurred, and everyone who was involved including myself left without further incident, and very traumatized.
On July 2, vehicle would not start. When pressing start button it continuously would try to crank but would not start. Check engine light, auto start on/off light, and ETC light came on. After 30-40 minute wait time, car started. Called dealer the following day but after multiple starts the lights/codes on dash went away. Dealer had no way to read the codes. On August 12, car started with the aforementioned lights turned on but after placing car in reverse and backing up some 10 feet it turned off. Car could not start again displaying the same symptoms as on July 2. This happened in a busy Costco parking lot blocking people from being able to get out of their parking spaces. No way to place car into Neutral to push out of way of traffic. After about 20 minutes or so, it managed to start. Drove to local Autozone to get codes read. P0087, P008A codes relate to low fuel pressure Next stop is dealership and hoping the lights do not turn off before dealer can look at. Both times this happened the car went on longer distance trips in hot weather in excess of 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
On July 2, vehicle would not start. When pressing start button it continuously would try to crank but would not start. Check engine light, auto start on/off light, and ETC light came on. After 30-40 minute wait time, car started. Called dealer the following day but after multiple starts the lights/codes on dash went away. Dealer had no way to read the codes. On August 12, car started with the aforementioned lights turned on but after placing car in reverse and backing up some 10 feet it turned off. Car could not start again displaying the same symptoms as on July 2. This happened in a busy Costco parking lot blocking people from being able to get out of their parking spaces. No way to place car into Neutral to push out of way of traffic. After about 20 minutes or so, it managed to start. Drove to local Autozone to get codes read. P0087, P008A codes relate to low fuel pressure Next stop is dealership and hoping the lights do not turn off before dealer can look at. Both times this happened the car went on longer distance trips in hot weather in excess of 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
I have now learned the hard way that there is a design defect with this car. It appears that water runs down the front cowl into an area near the fresh air intake. Particularly bad if you have the car running as it goes through a car wash, or if snow accumulates on the windshield and melts. Water is then sucked into the air intake and leaks into the passenger side footwell and gets into the electronics (including the area where the body control module is kept). Many owners have reported this issue on forums. Alfa Romeo needs to correct their design and should fix every Giulia that they have produced. Loss of electrical power or control of car can cause an accident or impact safety features.
I have now learned the hard way that there is a design defect with this car. It appears that water runs down the front cowl into an area near the fresh air intake. Particularly bad if you have the car running as it goes through a car wash, or if snow accumulates on the windshield and melts. Water is then sucked into the air intake and leaks into the passenger side footwell and gets into the electronics (including the area where the body control module is kept). Many owners have reported this issue on forums. Alfa Romeo needs to correct their design and should fix every Giulia that they have produced. Loss of electrical power or control of car can cause an accident or impact safety features.
The light flashes warning ⚠️⚠️ the whole time while it's driving
The light flashes warning ⚠️⚠️ the whole time while it's driving
DURING A HEAT WAVE I WAS PUTTING MY 4 WEEK OLD SON IN HIS CARSEAT IN THE BACK OF THE CAR, AND PRESSED THE REMOTE START BUTTON TO START THE AIR CONDITIONING. I HAD ALSO PLACED MY KEY FOB INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE CAR TEMPORARILY, AND FORGOT ABOUT THIS AS I CLOSED THE DOOR. THIS SERIES OF EVENTS TRIGGERED ALL THE DOORS OF THE CAR TO LOCK - WITH MY KEY AND BABY INSIDE, REQUIRING US TO BREAK THE WINDOW (NO SMALL FEAT - MY HUSBAND SUFFERED A HAND LACERATION AS HE BROKE THROUGH THE WINDOW) TO SAVE OUR SON. FORTUNATELY I DID NOT ALSO LOCK MY CELL PHONE IN THE CAR, WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO HAVE TO LEAVE MY SON UNATTENDED INSIDE THE VEHICLE TO GO GET HELP. THIS INCIDENT IS REPRODUCIBLE ON MY AND OTHER ALFA ROMEO GIULIA'S, AND I HAVE VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THIS MECHANISM, WHICH I AM TOLD BY THE FCA REGIONAL TECHNICAL ADVISOR IS COMPLETELY SAFE AND NORMAL. THERE IS NO DISCLAIMER ANYWHERE ON THE VEHICLE OR THE KEY TO ALERT DRIVERS OF THIS POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC RISK. THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OF PETS, CHILDREN OR DISABLED PERSONS TRAPPED INSIDE THESE VEHICLES WAITING FOR HELP TO ARRIVE. *DT CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE PRESSED THE REMOTE START BUTTON THE DOOR LOCKS. UPDATED 12/06/18 *JB *DT*JB
DURING A HEAT WAVE I WAS PUTTING MY 4 WEEK OLD SON IN HIS CARSEAT IN THE BACK OF THE CAR, AND PRESSED THE REMOTE START BUTTON TO START THE AIR CONDITIONING. I HAD ALSO PLACED MY KEY FOB INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE CAR TEMPORARILY, AND FORGOT ABOUT THIS AS I CLOSED THE DOOR. THIS SERIES OF EVENTS TRIGGERED ALL THE DOORS OF THE CAR TO LOCK - WITH MY KEY AND BABY INSIDE, REQUIRING US TO BREAK THE WINDOW (NO SMALL FEAT - MY HUSBAND SUFFERED A HAND LACERATION AS HE BROKE THROUGH THE WINDOW) TO SAVE OUR SON. FORTUNATELY I DID NOT ALSO LOCK MY CELL PHONE IN THE CAR, WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO HAVE TO LEAVE MY SON UNATTENDED INSIDE THE VEHICLE TO GO GET HELP. THIS INCIDENT IS REPRODUCIBLE ON MY AND OTHER ALFA ROMEO GIULIA'S, AND I HAVE VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THIS MECHANISM, WHICH I AM TOLD BY THE FCA REGIONAL TECHNICAL ADVISOR IS COMPLETELY SAFE AND NORMAL. THERE IS NO DISCLAIMER ANYWHERE ON THE VEHICLE OR THE KEY TO ALERT DRIVERS OF THIS POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC RISK. THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OF PETS, CHILDREN OR DISABLED PERSONS TRAPPED INSIDE THESE VEHICLES WAITING FOR HELP TO ARRIVE. *DT CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE PRESSED THE REMOTE START BUTTON THE DOOR LOCKS. UPDATED 12/06/18 *JB *DT*JB
THE CAR HAD APPLE CAR PLAY AS A FEATURE IN THE BASE PRICE. THE CAR PLAY DOESN'T WORK, AND AFTER OVER A MONTH THE COMPANY HAS YET TO FIX WHAT I HAVE LEARNED IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY THE COMPANY. THIS IS A HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FIX AFFECTING VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BEFORE 7/2017, WHICH MINE WAS. THE DEALERSHIP, ANAHEIM, CA, NOT ONLY DIDN'T INFORM ME OF THIS PROBLEM PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE, BUT HAS BEEN TERRIBLY UNHELPFUL IN CORRECTING IT. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH AF CORPORATE FOR OVER A WEEK, WITH NO FORSEEABLE APPOINTMENT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE FILED COMPLAINTS WITH THE FTC AND CA ATTORNEY GENERAL.
THE CAR HAD APPLE CAR PLAY AS A FEATURE IN THE BASE PRICE. THE CAR PLAY DOESN'T WORK, AND AFTER OVER A MONTH THE COMPANY HAS YET TO FIX WHAT I HAVE LEARNED IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY THE COMPANY. THIS IS A HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FIX AFFECTING VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BEFORE 7/2017, WHICH MINE WAS. THE DEALERSHIP, ANAHEIM, CA, NOT ONLY DIDN'T INFORM ME OF THIS PROBLEM PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE, BUT HAS BEEN TERRIBLY UNHELPFUL IN CORRECTING IT. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH AF CORPORATE FOR OVER A WEEK, WITH NO FORSEEABLE APPOINTMENT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE FILED COMPLAINTS WITH THE FTC AND CA ATTORNEY GENERAL.