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Alfa Romeo 8C recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint for the Alfa Romeo 8C, covering model year 2008. Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 1 owner complaint (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 1 model year with data (2008)
  • top component: Electrical System (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 13V196000 (reported May 13, 2013)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Alfa Romeo 8C complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 1 complaints are for the 2008 model year.

Alfa Romeo 8C complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Alfa Romeo 8C complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200810000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Alfa Romeo 8C components

top 1 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (100.0% of all 1).

Components named most often in Alfa Romeo 8C complaints (top 1)
Components named most often in Alfa Romeo 8C complaints (top 1)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System1100.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Alfa Romeo 8C recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 8C, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 2008.

  • 2 recall campaigns
Alfa Romeo 8C recall campaigns covering each model year
2008: 2 campaigns

  1. NHTSA campaign 13V196000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model year 2008

    Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.

    Consequence:
    Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.

    Filed by Maserati North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 09V001000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint

    Model year 2008

    Maserati is recalling 7,912 MY 2008 gran turismo, quattroporte, and Alfa Romeo vehicles. Incorrectly torqued upper and lower ball joint nuts may cause the ball joint nuts to loosen.

    Consequence:
    In time, this could lead to noise, steering wheel vibration, and failure of the ball joint stud resulting in damage or separation of the suspension arm. This could result in a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the torque of the front/rear upper and lower ball joint nuts and, if necessary, replace the suspension arms and hub carrier. The recall is expected to begin during February 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

    Filed by Maserati North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Alfa Romeo 8C questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Alfa Romeo 8C have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Alfa Romeo 8C, covering model year 2008. The most recent, 13V196000, was reported on May 13, 2013 and is filed under “Suspension”.

What is the most common Alfa Romeo 8C complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 100.0% of all 1. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Alfa Romeo 8C?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Alfa Romeo dealer.

How many Alfa Romeo 8C complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1 complaint, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.