# 2019 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `2038245` · 2024-11-06 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** ALFA ROMEO
- **Model:** GIULIA
- **Year:** 2019
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
When pulling into a parking space with foot on the brake the engine revs and surges forward. This has happened 2 times over the course of 2 years with out damage or personal injury. Twice in the last month. The third incident happened on October 15, 2024 causing the vehicle to surge/accelerate hitting another vehicle then crashing into the cart corral at a supermarket.  Fortunately, no one was run over. Same scenario. Pulling into a parking space applying the brake.  Then acceleration.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*