ALFA ROMEO GIULIA (2019) recall — Electrical System
Alfa Romeo recalls certain 2018-2019 Giulia vehicles for inaccurate fuel gauge that may cause stalling and crash risk. Owners must update BCM software free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The vehicle may be operated without enough fuel in the tank causing a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Alfa Romeo is recalling some 2018-2019 Giulia vehicles because their fuel gauge can show more fuel than actually present, which may cause the car to stall and increase crash risk. This affects owners who have the specific model year and trim. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223436-alfa-romeo-2019-giulia-electrical-recall-fuel-gauge-inaccurate-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223436-alfa-romeo-2019-giulia-electrical-recall-fuel-gauge-inaccurate-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V551000
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“Alfa Romeo 2019 Giulia Electrical Recall: Fuel Gauge Inaccurate Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223436-alfa-romeo-2019-giulia-electrical-recall-fuel-gauge-inaccurate-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V551000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V551000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's fuel gauge may display a higher fuel level than actually present. This can cause the car to stall unexpectedly when the fuel level is low, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles with the Body Control Module (BCM) software issue are most at risk. Drivers who experience unexpected stalling due to fuel gauge inaccuracies should contact Alfa Romeo.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia or Stelvio. The recall affects vehicles with the Body Control Module (BCM) software issue that may indicate inaccurate fuel levels.
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What to do — step by step
Update BCM Software
Alfa Romeo will update the Body Control Module software for free. Contact customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule the update.
What NHTSA says to do
Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Alfa Romeo's number for this recall is V84.
Questions people ask
Why is my fuel gauge showing more fuel than I have?
The fuel gauge may indicate a higher fuel level than actually present due to a software issue with the Body Control Module (BCM).
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia or Stelvio with the Body Control Module (BCM) software issue.
Is there a risk of a crash?
Yes, the inaccurate fuel gauge may cause the vehicle to stall unexpectedly when fuel is low, increasing crash risk.
Contact Alfa Romeo
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alfa Romeo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V551000 — Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo Hello, I own a Alfa Romeo that is covered by recall 19V551000 from Alfa Romeo. The official recall notice states: Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Alfa Romeo's number for this recall is V84. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V551000 (July 25, 2019)
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