Alfa Romeo Giulia Recall R/2019/365: Fuel Leakage May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Dec 2019
- Launched
- 116
- vehicles in the UK
- 8235
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Giulia vehicles built between 13 December 2017 and 27 September 2019. Fuel leakages may occur and fumes may form inside the passenger compartment. The dealer will fit a new plug and seal to the fuel fitter assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel leakages may occur and fumes may form inside the passenger compartment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR Defect: Fuel leakages may occur and fumes may form inside the passenger compartment Remedy: Fit a new plug and seal to the fuel fitter assembly
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel leakage may occur.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a new plug and seal to the fuel fitter assembly.
Are You Affected?
Giulia built between 13 December 2017 and 27 September 2019 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 116 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Alfa Romeo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Alfa Romeo.
- Book with any franchised Alfa Romeo dealer, quoting the campaign code 8235 or the DVSA reference R/2019/365. See how to get a Alfa Romeo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giulia, StelvioAlfa romeo Giulia and Stelvio. lane keep assist acoustic signal | Low | R/2025/496 | |
| Giulia, StelvioAffected vehicles equipped with the option BRM (carbon ceramic matrix brakes) may face a braking management issue due to unexpected control unit signals. This may potentially lead to a carbon ceramic disc rupture with a resultant risk of loss or degradation of braking performance | Urgent | R/2023/205 | |
| Giulia, StelvioThe automatic headlight position sensors may not have been calibrated | Book soon | R/2022/215 | |
| Giulia, StelvioPossibility of a fuel leak from the fuel pressure and temperature sensor | Urgent | R/2021/431 | |
| Giulia, StelvioThe vehicle may not comply with ECE Regulation 16 Amendment 07 where all seats must be equipped with a safety belt reminder function with visual and audible indication of seat belt status | Urgent | R/2021/298 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2019/297 on 27 Sep 2019, for more fuel than actually present in the tank could be displayed on the instrument panel . The one launched after it was R/2019/398 on 20 Dec 2019, for the intercooler sleeve may detach. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/365, launched 20 December 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.