2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia Label Recall (24V512)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 9,037 vehicles · Reported July 3, 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 9,037 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia; 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash. Contact a dealer about the recall repair.
Recall 24V512 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V512000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 81B |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 3, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia; 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio |
| Units affected | 9,037 |
| Component | Equipment > Other > Labels |
| Safety risk | Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia in recall 24V512?
The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2024 Giulia with recall 24V512?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of 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 labels.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V512?
Recall 24V512 covers 9,037 vehicles: 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia; 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
NHTSA lists 9,037 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 |
| 2021-2024 | Alfa Romeo | Stelvio |
What is the fix for the Giulia label recall?
Yes. FCA will mail corrected tire placards and manufacturer overlay labels.
FCA will mail corrected tire placards and manufacturer overlay labels. Owners may bring the labels into a dealer for free installation. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 27, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024 through November 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 81B.
When was recall 24V512 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 24V512 to NHTSA on July 3, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 5, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V512000. |
| August 5, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
| August 27, 2024 | 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 24V512?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V512 is open on your Giulia, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 24V512000 is open on your Giulia, it will be listed there, along with Alfa Romeo recall number 81B. 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 24V512?
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 24V512000 applies to your Giulia.
- Call a Alfa Romeo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- 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 labels 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 43 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 11 of them about the other equipment.
Since recall 24V512 was reported on July 3, 2024, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment 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 other equipment 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 other equipment issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 43 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 11 of them involve the other equipment. 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 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 9 complaints in total, 3 about the other equipment
- 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 9 complaints in total, 3 about the other equipment
- 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: 7 complaints in total, 2 about the other equipment
- 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: 6 complaints in total, 1 about the other equipment
- 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: 5 complaints in total, 1 about the other equipment
- 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 3 complaints in total, 0 about the other equipment
- 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 2 complaints in total, 1 about the other equipment
- 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the other equipment
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
Return Coolant Hose from the turbo to the secondary coolant expansion tank had burst at 60,000 miles. Tube was completely brittle, snapped right in half. According to some forms online, this tube is "infamous" for snapping/breaking.
2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11716652, filed February 9, 2026
I was driving on the highway with no one in front of me and not under any overpass or bridge when my sunroof exploded. It was a sunny day and there is no way anything struck the glass. The dealership is claiming outside sources caused the problem but there is no way. It spontaneously exploded.
2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11541183, filed August 28, 2023
The rear camera system is inoperative. The vehicle was brought to the dealer on 3/25/24, 5/24/24, and 6/3/24 and the dealer has been unable to repair and conform the rear camera system under warranty.
2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11593778, filed June 11, 2024
Can recall 24V512 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.
Recall 24V512000 does not automatically make your Giulia a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Even an equipment recall can matter in a lemon law claim if the problem keeps coming back or the 2021-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia spends many days at the dealer.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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 24V512
Did the recall 24V512 fix work?
Since recall 24V512 was reported on July 3, 2024, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment 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.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed August 5, 2024.
Is the 24V512000 recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are normally free at authorized dealers. Check the owner letter or ask the dealer to confirm before work begins.
How do I know if my Giulia is part of recall 24V512000?
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.
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 24V512000 (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. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.