VELOCE

Alfa Romeo Veloce — MPG, VIN Decoder, Recalls, Reliability & Specs

Everything on the Alfa Romeo Veloce — 0 recalls, common problems, the best & worst years, full specs, MPG and NHTSA safety, by model year.

Data · NHTSA & EPA · 1995–2026 · 32 model years · Updated Aug 5, 2026 · Not yet rated
Quick answer

The Alfa Romeo Veloce spans 1995–2026 with 0 recorded NHTSA recalls. It delivers up to 28 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.

1995–2026
Years
0
Recalls
28
Top MPG
—★
NHTSA
0
Complaints
Not yet rated
ForCar Reliability Score
Too new — not enough data yet

We're still compiling NHTSA safety, recall and owner-complaint data for the Alfa Romeo Veloce — its ForCar Reliability Score will appear once that data is in.

Overview

The Alfa Romeo Veloce is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 1995 to 2026 across multiple generations.

How to read a Alfa Romeo Veloce VIN — every digit explained

Every Alfa Romeo Veloce carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.

FIG.02·How to Read a Alfa Romeo Veloce VIN
1–3 · WMIZAR
4–8 · VDSCM826
9 · Check5
10 · YearR
11 · PlantA
12–17 · Serial004352
  • WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Alfa Romeo and the country it was built in (real Alfa Romeo codes below).
  • VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
  • Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
  • Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
  • Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Veloce.
  • Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
Real Alfa Romeo WMIs — the first 3 VIN digits by build country
  • ItalyZAR · ZAS
17 CHARS·SOURCE SAE / ISO 3779 · NHTSA vPIC

Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. To decode a VIN number position by position, including the year-code table and where to find the number on a Veloce, use our free tool.

How many recalls does the Alfa Romeo Veloce have?

The Alfa Romeo Veloce has 0 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1995–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.

Best and worst years for the Alfa Romeo Veloce

We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Alfa Romeo Veloce — best- and worst-year trends will appear here once that data is in.

What are the most common Alfa Romeo Veloce problems?

We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint data for the Alfa Romeo Veloce — the most-reported problems will appear here once that data is in.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.

Alfa Romeo Veloce specifications & dimensions

The 2026 Alfa Romeo Veloce. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Alfa Romeo Veloce window sticker.

Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.

Alfa Romeo Veloce cargo space, seating & interior room

How much the Veloce holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 100 cu ft of passenger volume and 15 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.

100
Passenger ft³
15
Cargo ft³
115
Total interior ft³

Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.

Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

Alfa Romeo Veloce tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.

Wheels & tires
Wheel sizeby VIN
Tire sizeby VIN
Bolt patternby trim
Tire pressure32–36 PSI
Engine oil
Oil typeFull synthetic
Gradeon oil cap
Capacityby engine
Battery
Main battery12V · group by trim
Key-fob cellCR2032
Wiper blades
Front bladesby generation
Rear bladeif equipped
Fuses
Fuse boxeshood + dash
Diagramon box lid
Light bulbs
Headlightby trim
Tail / brakeby trim
Fogif equipped

Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.

What MPG does the Alfa Romeo Veloce get?

The Alfa Romeo Veloce returns up to 28 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $2,750/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:

The 2024 Alfa Romeo Veloce (2.9L 6-cyl) gets 20 mpg combined and costs about $3,850/yr to fuel, emitting 436 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 4/10, smog 3/10) — about $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.

FIG.05a·Alfa Romeo Veloce MPG, CO₂ & smog — V6
YearCityHwyCombFuel/yrCO₂ g/miSmogEngine
2024 Veloce172520$3,8504363/102.9L 6-cyl
2023 Veloce172520$3,8504363/102.9L 6-cyl
2022 Veloce172520$3,8504363/102.9L 6-cyl
2021 Veloce172520$3,8504363/102.9L 6-cyl
1995 Veloce152218$4,3004943L 6-cyl
ROWS 5·SOURCE EPA (ForCar database)

The 2009 Alfa Romeo Veloce (4.7L 8-cyl) gets 13 mpg combined and costs about $5,950/yr to fuel, emitting 684 g/mi CO₂ — about $18,750 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.

FIG.05b·Alfa Romeo Veloce MPG, CO₂ & smog — V8
YearCityHwyCombFuel/yrCO₂ g/miSmogEngine
2009 Veloce111613$5,9506844.7L 8-cyl
ROWS 1·SOURCE EPA (ForCar database)

The 2026 Alfa Romeo Veloce (2L 4-cyl) gets 27 mpg combined and costs about $2,850/yr to fuel, emitting 330 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 5/10) — about $3,250 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.

FIG.05c·Alfa Romeo Veloce MPG, CO₂ & smog — 4-cyl
YearCityHwyCombFuel/yrCO₂ g/miSmogEngine
2026 Veloce243327$2,8503302L 4-cyl
2025 Veloce243327$2,8503304/102L 4-cyl
2024 Veloce243327$2,8503305/102L 4-cyl
2023 Veloce243327$2,8503305/102L 4-cyl
2022 Veloce243327$2,8503305/102L 4-cyl
2021 Veloce243327$2,8503303/102L 4-cyl
2020 Veloce243428$2,7503171/101.8L 4-cyl
2019 Veloce243428$2,7503171/101.8L 4-cyl
2018 Veloce243428$2,7503171/101.8L 4-cyl
2017 Veloce243428$2,7503175/101.8L 4-cyl
2016 Veloce243428$2,7503175/101.8L 4-cyl
2015 Veloce243428$2,7503175/101.8L 4-cyl
ROWS 12·SOURCE EPA (ForCar database)

Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.

See how the Veloce stacks up against the most fuel-efficient sedans, or calculate this Veloce's real yearly fuel cost.

What engines does the Alfa Romeo Veloce have? Power & range

The Alfa Romeo Veloce is offered with 3 powertrains — 2.9L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.

FIG.06·Alfa Romeo Veloce Powertrains
EngineDisplacementTransmissionDriveFuel
V62.9L · 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRWDPremium
V84.7L · 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRWDPremium
4-cyl2.0L · 4-cylAutomatic 8-spdRWDPremium
ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA + NHTSA vPIC

Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

How much does a Alfa Romeo Veloce cost to own?

A Alfa Romeo Veloce tends to depreciate faster than average. A typical example keeps roughly 37% of its value after five years — losing about 63% to depreciation. Check what a used Veloce is worth today or browse current used-market prices before you buy or sell. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.

75%
Value @ 1 yr
53%
Value @ 3 yrs
37%
Value @ 5 yrs
$13,750
Est. 5-yr fuel
FIG.08·Alfa Romeo Veloce Depreciation & Resale
$
AgeValue retainedEst. resale valueLost to depreciation
Year 175%$22,500−$7,500
Year 263%$18,900−$11,100
Year 353%$15,900−$14,100
Year 444%$13,200−$16,800
Year 537%$11,100−$18,900
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar estimate

What goes into the five-year cost to own:

  • Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Veloce loses about 63% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
  • Fuel — ≈ $13,750 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
  • Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Veloce ages.
  • Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.

Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.

Is the Alfa Romeo Veloce safe?

NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Veloce yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.

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How many miles does a Alfa Romeo Veloce last?

A well-maintained Alfa Romeo Veloce typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain.

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All Alfa Romeo Veloce model years

A year-by-year snapshot of the Alfa Romeo Veloce — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.

FIG.11·All Alfa Romeo Veloce Model Years
YearRecallsBest MPGSafety
2026 Veloce027 mpg
2025 Veloce027 mpg
2024 Veloce027 mpg
2023 Veloce027 mpg
2022 Veloce027 mpg
2021 Veloce027 mpg
2020 Veloce028 mpg
2019 Veloce028 mpg
2018 Veloce028 mpg
2017 Veloce028 mpg
2016 Veloce028 mpg
2015 Veloce028 mpg
2014 Veloce0
2013 Veloce0
2012 Veloce0
2011 Veloce0
2010 Veloce0
2009 Veloce013 mpg
2008 Veloce0
2007 Veloce0
2006 Veloce0
2005 Veloce0
2004 Veloce0
2003 Veloce0
2002 Veloce0
2001 Veloce0
2000 Veloce0
1999 Veloce0
1998 Veloce0
1997 Veloce0
1996 Veloce0
1995 Veloce018 mpg
ROWS 32·SOURCE NHTSA + EPA

Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).

Frequently asked questions

What are the worst years for the Veloce?

We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Alfa Romeo Veloce.

How many recalls does the Veloce have?

0 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1995–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all Alfa Romeo recalls and reliability across every model.

What MPG does the Veloce get?

Up to 28 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.

How many miles does a Veloce last?

A well-maintained Veloce typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.

Is the Veloce reliable?

We're still compiling NHTSA data for the Alfa Romeo Veloce — its ForCar Reliability Score will appear once that data is in.

What's the Alfa Romeo Veloce warranty?

New Alfa Romeo models carry a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 4 years / 50,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Alfa Romeo dealer.

Where is the Alfa Romeo Veloce made?

The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Veloce's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Alfa Romeo may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.

How much ground clearance does the Veloce have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.

Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Editorial Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.