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Used Alfa Romeo Giulia II: the buying guide

Family car · since 2016 · Petrol, Diesel

✓ 19 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
5.0/5
Estimated monthly cost
€541/month
Indicative prices
€16,400 – €38,900

3 known faults

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Alfa Romeo Giulia II, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

Rear-wheel-drive saloon (type 952) rated five stars by Euro NCAP in 2016, with a 480 L boot judged average. Caradisiac rates it as fairly reliable, but it has been subject to serious recalls (fuel pump, braking) and owners report flat-battery problems. Check the recalls carried out using the serial number before buying.

Reliability
5.0/5
Indicative prices
€16,400 – €38,900
Monthly cost
€541
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 2.0 Turbo 200 AT8.

  • 2.0 Turbo 200 AT8

    ✓ Recommended

    Petrol · Automatic · 200 hp · Crit'Air 1

    2.0 turbo, 330 Nm, rear-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic gearbox. Caradisiac considers it more than sufficient and less thirsty than the 280 hp version.

  • 2.0 Turbo 280 Q4 AT8

    Petrol · Automatic · 280 hp · Crit'Air 1

    2.0 turbo, 400 Nm, Q4 all-wheel drive and 8-speed automatic gearbox (Veloce). It is the only petrol version still sold after the 200 hp was discontinued, according to L'argus.

  • Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 510 AT8

    Petrol · Automatic · 510 hp · Crit'Air 1

    2.9 twin-turbo V6, 510 hp and 600 Nm, rear-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic gearbox. A very powerful sporting version: maintenance and history should be checked closely.

  • 2.2 Diesel 160 AT8

    Diesel · Automatic · 160 hp · Crit'Air 2

    2.2 diesel, 160 hp, paired with the automatic gearbox, tested by L'argus in 2020.

  • 2.2 Diesel 210 Q4 AT8

    Diesel · Automatic · 210 hp · Crit'Air 2

    The most powerful 2.2 diesel in the range, with Q4 all-wheel drive and 8-speed automatic gearbox as standard (torque quoted at 470 Nm by Caradisiac).

Market prices

€16,400 – €38,900

Indicative range: 2016 to 2026, yearly medians of 359 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Repeated flat batteries

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

Giulia owners report batteries that drain, with the causes given as the infotainment system not switching off or the telematics module not going into sleep mode. Software updates have resolved some cases, but several owners replaced the battery without solving the problem: these sources are forums and a parts website, not manufacturer documents.

Versions
2.0 Turbo 200 AT8, 2.0 Turbo 280 Q4 AT8, Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 510 AT8, 2.2 Diesel 160 AT8, 2.2 Diesel 210 Q4 AT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Recall: possible fuel pump failure

Manufacturer recall

A recall (NHTSA campaign 25V586, September 2025) concerns about 29,467 Giulias built from September 2016 to June 2019: the Vitesco fuel pump can fail, cutting off fuel supply and drive power, which increases the risk of an accident. This campaign is American: ask a dealer whether your car is affected in France. According to the NHTSA acknowledgement, the remedy was still under development.

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
2.0 Turbo 200 AT8, 2.0 Turbo 280 Q4 AT8, Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 510 AT8, 2.2 Diesel 160 AT8, 2.2 Diesel 210 Q4 AT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Braking system recalls (IBS module, control unit, rear discs)

Manufacturer recall

Several recalls affect braking on the Giulia and Stelvio: a faulty IBS (Integrated Brake System) module, which can lead to an ABS failure, on cars built from 16 January 2019 to 15 February 2021 (Caradisiac, autoevolution); a brake system control unit possibly fitted incorrectly on cars built from 15 April 2019 to 14 July 2020 (Caradisiac); and rear discs lacking material on cars built from 4 March to 20 August 2020 (Rappel Conso).

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
2.0 Turbo 200 AT8, 2.0 Turbo 280 Q4 AT8, Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 510 AT8, 2.2 Diesel 160 AT8, 2.2 Diesel 210 Q4 AT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Alfa Romeo Giulia”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€199
Insurance€79
Maintenance€24
Depreciation€239
Total per month€541

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€199

2.0 Turbo 200 AT8 version: combined consumption of 8.1 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

8.1 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €199

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€79

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€24

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€239

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Have an Alfa Romeo dealer check, using the serial number, which recalls have been carried out: fuel pump, IBS module, brake control unit, rear discs.
  • Check the condition of the battery and ask whether the car has been left flat; check whether the software updates have been done.
  • Test the multimedia screen and the instrument cluster: Caradisiac notes electronics and screen bugs.
  • Ask for the full service history, including the ZF gearbox oil change, which is worth doing despite the 'lifetime' label (Caradisiac).
  • Diesel: check the AdBlue system and the particulate filter, which Caradisiac lists among the points to watch.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have the manufacturer recalls (fuel pump, braking) been carried out, and can you prove it?
  • Has the battery already been replaced, or has the car already been left flat?
  • Do you have the service invoices, including the automatic gearbox oil change?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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BMW Série 3

VII (G20/G21) · since 2019

Good choice, check first
Price
€17,000 – €40,000
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

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Jaguar XE

I · 2015–2024

Good choice, check first
Price
€12,800 – €20,900
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Lexus IS

III (XE30) · 2013–2020

Good choice, check first
Price
€16,500 – €27,990
Reliability
4.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Hybrid

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Alfa Romeo Giulia II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Euro NCAP rating of the Alfa Romeo Giulia?

5 stars, at the June 2016 session, with 98% for adult protection and 81% for child protection (Carscoops, Auto Bild).

Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable as a used car?

Caradisiac rates it as fairly reliable, with generally minor, easy-to-fix issues, but it has been subject to safety recalls. Check that they have been carried out.

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