2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia Front Air Bag Recall (24V510)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 337,128 vehicles · Reported July 3, 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 337,128 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia; 2021-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio; 2024 Fiat 500E; 2021-2023 Fiat 500X; 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended. A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V510 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V510000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 82B |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 3, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia; 2021-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio; 2024 Fiat 500E; 2021-2023 Fiat 500X; 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade |
| Units affected | 337,128 |
| Component | Air Bags > Frontal |
| Safety risk | A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia in recall 24V510?
A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2024 Giulia with recall 24V510?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the frontal.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V510?
Recall 24V510 covers 337,128 vehicles: 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia; 2021-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio; 2024 Fiat 500E; 2021-2023 Fiat 500X; 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade.
NHTSA lists 337,128 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2024 | Alfa Romeo | Giulia |
| 2021-2025 | Alfa Romeo | Stelvio |
| 2024 | Fiat | 500E |
| 2021-2023 | Fiat | 500X |
| 2021-2023 | Jeep | Renegade |
What is the fix for the Giulia front air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge.
Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
When was recall 24V510 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 24V510 to NHTSA on July 3, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V510000. |
| August 27, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 27 months ago. If your Giulia was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Giulia is part of recall 24V510?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V510 is open on your Giulia, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 24V510000 is open on your Giulia, it will be listed there, along with Alfa Romeo recall number 82B. You can also ask any Alfa Romeo dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Giulia owners do about recall 24V510?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V510000 applies to your Giulia.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Alfa Romeo dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the frontal happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Giulia owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 21 of them about the air bags.
Since recall 24V510 was reported on July 3, 2024, owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the air bags and were received on or after July 3, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related air bags issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 165 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 21 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Jeep Renegade: 67 complaints in total, 7 about the air bags
- 2022 Jeep Renegade: 26 complaints in total, 2 about the air bags
- 2023 Jeep Renegade: 20 complaints in total, 4 about the air bags
- 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 9 complaints in total, 1 about the air bags
- 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 9 complaints in total, 2 about the air bags
- 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
- 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: 6 complaints in total, 1 about the air bags
- 2024 Fiat 500E: 5 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V510000 (Air Bags, Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11604458, filed July 25, 2024
A recall was issued for a disrupted connector on the front buckle switch hall effect sensor that may cause the air bag to not deploy during a crash. This seems to be an important safety concern.
2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11612829, filed September 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V510000 (Air Bags, Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11613593, filed September 9, 2024
Can recall 24V510 make my Giulia a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this frontal recall means their Giulia qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Air bag defects are hidden until the moment they matter most. A recall repair may replace an inflator or sensor, but if warning lights return or the system faults again, that is a repeat repair for a safety defect.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Giulia went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V510
Did the recall 24V510 fix work?
Since recall 24V510 was reported on July 3, 2024, owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 24V510000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Giulia is part of recall 24V510000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V510000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.