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2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Giulia.

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia is a model-year example defined in part by its 5.5-quart engine-oil capacity and 0W-30 viscosity specification, the fixed service quantities owners and technicians encounter at each oil change. Its broader model-line complaint record, however, is drawn from 2017 through 2019, a span that peaked at 84 complaints in 2018 before falling to 42 in 2019. That downward trajectory places the 2021 Giulia just outside the most directly documented reliability window, meaning researchers must evaluate it against an improving trend rather than against model-year-specific complaint data.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225/45R18 91VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8, Optional: 8, 8, 8; Front: 8, Rear: 9; Front: 8, Rear: 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68306361AA
Engine air filter68301540AA alt 68301538AA
Spark plug68292346AA alt 68316113AA
BatteryBBH8E001AA alt BBAH8800AB
Front wiper blades68598539AA
Serpentine belt68326261AA alt 68320630AA
Thermostat68463961AA alt 68312761AD
Cabin air filter68444656AA alt 68392124AA

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Giulia of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2021 Quadrifoglio Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Quadrifoglio Sedan 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.60 sec11.90 sec505 hpRWD
2020Quadrifoglio Sedan 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.70 sec11.90 sec505 hpRWD
2020TI Sport Q4 Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.80 sec280 hpAWD
2019Quadrifoglio Sedan 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.80 sec12.10 sec505 hpRWD
2019TI Sport Q2 Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-44.60 sec13.30 sec280 hpRWD
2018Quadrifoglio Sedan 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.60 sec11.80 sec505 hpRWD
2018TI Q2 Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.80 sec280 hpRWD
2024Quadrifoglio Sedan 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.40 sec11.60 sec505 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-3-4-2-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidSynthetic · ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.8 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidSynthetic · ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.9 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidSynthetic · ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity0.9 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.91 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.91 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.67 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.67 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsCap Bolts: M6: 7.14 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper BoltsVibration Damper: 48.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)Downstream: 30.0; Upstream: 33.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugDrain: 6.67 ft-lbs, Fill: 26.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-3-4-2-5
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.024-0.025 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.18 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-12
Oil Capacity4.4 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.18 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Engine Compression170.0-225.0 psi
Engine Oil Pressure17.35-26.05 psi; 55.05-63.75 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2400-2600 rpm's; 3900-4100 rpm's rpm
Engine Oil Pressure RPM26.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 77; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueRear: 77
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque77.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueRear: 77
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.004; Rear: .787
Maximum Rotor Runout.001

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Cylinder Head Cover Bolts44 in
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.66 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.143.66 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 10,000 miWindshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Underbody (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 30,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 36,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 80,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V878000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Pressure SensorReported 12/11/2021

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 11, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US…

21V309000Service Brakes, HydraulicReported 04/05/2021

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. Hard braking may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) rotor shaft to… Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS HCU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 Giulia take?

5.5 qt of Mopar Plus Certified 0W-30 Full Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Giulia have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.