Alfa Romeo Giulia QV Recall R/2026/026: Alfa Romeo Giulia Cable (Wiring Harness) Branch, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 13 Feb 2026
- Launched
- 109
- vehicles in the UK
- F53O
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Giulia QV vehicles built between 17 January 2024 and 3 December 2024. Due to a production nonconformity the wiring harness leading to the headlamp ECU could become damaged by tyre interference with the wheel arch liner which could result in error messages being displayed and a loss of headlamp low beam functionality. The dealer will inspect wiring harness and wheel arch liner for damage and repair or replace as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a production nonconformity the wiring harness leading to the headlamp ECU could become damaged by tyre interference with the wheel arch liner which could result in error messages being displayed and a loss of headlamp low beam functionality.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Alfa Romeo Giulia cable (wiring harness) branch Defect: On affected vehicles due to a production nonconformity the wiring harness leading to the headlamp ECU could become damaged by tyre interference with the wheel arch liner which could result in error messages being displayed and a loss of headlamp low beam functionality. Remedy: Inspect wiring harness and wheel arch liner for damage and repair or replace as necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the headlamp ECU could become damaged by tyre interference with the wheel arch liner which could result in error messages being displayed and a loss of headlamp low beam functionality.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect wiring harness and wheel arch liner for damage and repair or replace as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Giulia QV built between 17 January 2024 and 3 December 2024 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 109 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.
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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 F53O or the DVSA reference R/2026/026. 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?.
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This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2025/502 on 8 Dec 2025, for alfa romeo Junior BEV and MHEV. brake pedal. The one launched after it was R/2026/113 on 18 Mar 2026, for alternator Protection. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/026, launched 13 February 2026. 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.