2025 VINFAST VF 8

2 recalls, 10 complaints

LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING

Defect Description

VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2023-2025 VF8 vehicles. The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) may activate during wide turns, causing unexpected steering wheel movements that are difficult for the driver to override.

Consequence

A steering wheel that moves unexpectedly may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

VinFast will update the ADAS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600.

6,314 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VinFast Auto, LLC

AIR BAGS

Defect Description

VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2023-2025 VF8 vehicles. The center air bag mounted in the driver's seat may deploy improperly during a side impact crash and strike the driver's arm.

Consequence

An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the center air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600.

4,888 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VinFast Auto, LLC

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints 1 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	1
STRUCTURE	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
SERVICE BRAKES	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1

Incident date: Jan 19, 2026

We were on a funeral procession when suddenly the car accelerated at a very high speed and hit the end of guard rail head on. My wife on the passenger side and two people at the back were all taken to the emergency room. I got pinned on the steering column and taken out via the roof. I had severe ab... Read more

Crash 4 injured

Incident date: Jan 25, 2026

While driving on a windy day, the trim piece behind each rear view mirror blew off.

Incident date: Jan 25, 2026

Car was plugged in to our home level 2 charger waiting to charge (no current was being supplied yet). Alarm went off, I went into our attached garage and checked on it. Heard a high pitch beeping coming from the car, went into it and saw this message (see attached picture). Took picture while waitin... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2026

ABS and traction control continously comes on and off. Recieved safety recall almost a year ago. Have been to my local dealership several times over the last year to get recall fixed. Went as recently as today. Each time I am being told no parts / fix is available. It is my understanding this is a m... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2025

am writing to formally report multiple serious issues with my 2019 Jeep Renegade (VIN: [XXX] ). I take good care of my vehicle, but it has been experiencing rough shifts, lurching and jerking during acceleration, loud noises from the engine or transmission, hesitation, unexpected power loss, and it ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available, and there was a waiting list in place for... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2025

My vehicle is subject to an active safety recall involving the instrument cluster. I contacted the dealership to schedule the recall repair and was advised that the recall software update carries a risk of bricking the instrument cluster, potentially rendering the vehicle inoperable and requiring fu... Read more

Incident date: Nov 7, 2025

All warning lights illuminate and the dashboard showing the speedometer shuts off while driving as well as the heads up display. You have no idea how fast you are going or if you are have any warning lights.

Incident date: Feb 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after refueling and driving a short distance, the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that later while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to immediately start. Additionally, on several occasions after refueling, the ve... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2025

New vehicle purchase, the Dealer had installed a 3rd brake light that blinks 4 to 5 times when pressed. I'm concerned because according to what I've read a blinking brake light is against federal and state regulations.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, VINFAST VF 8

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2023

Lane Keep Assist System

On September 10, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 24025 to assess allegations of lane departures with the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) system engaged in Model Year (MY) 2023 through 2024 VinFast VF8 vehicles. The reports further alleged that the system exh... ibited difficulty detecting lanes on the roadway and, under certain conditions, provided improper steering inputs that resulted in an inconsistent control effort required by the driver, potentially elevating the risk of a crash or injury. To date, ODI has received a total of 17 related Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) of the LKA system in the subject vehicles. As a part of the investigation, NHTSA’s Vehicle Research and Test Center (VRTC) replicated the VOQ- reported conditions in a MY 2024 VinFast VF8. VRTC documented that two conditions within the MY 2024 VinFast VF8 LKA system may induce the vehicle to deviate laterally outside of the intended travel lane when navigating sweeping roadway curves. First, during sweeping turns, the steering wheel force required may abruptly change mid-turn, altering the steering wheel force equilibrium between driver input and roadway force, potentially causing the driver to unintentionally steer excessively leading vehicle to cross over its lane boundaries. Second, the LKA system may apply steering inputs to maintain the curve that move the vehicle toward the inside lane line and, in some cases, across the lane boundary, increasing the risk of a collision. On August 27, 2025, VinFast filed NHTSA Recall No. 25V-559 to address the safety-related defect in the LKA system. This recall consists of a software update that is intended to refine the system’s steering control and improve the overall driving smoothness. Specifically, the software update will: (i) reduce steering wheel vibration during the activation of the vehicle’s advance driver-assistance system (ADAS); (ii) make it easier for the driver to override the ADAS; and (iii) smooth the transition between an active and inactive LKA system, so that driver inputs deactivating the system may not cause unintended vehicle maneuvers. Because this recall action is taken by VinFast, ODI is closing PE24025. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov. The opening resume identified VOQ #11585817 as a fatal crash involving a vehicle roadway departure at high speed. ODI’s analysis found the crash conditions are not consistent with those observed during VRTC testing for this investigation. The subject vehicle’s Event Data Recorder (EDR) sustained fire damage during the collision, rendering the recorded data inaccessible at this time. ODI has no evidence linking this crash to the LKA behavior identified in PE24025 and will continue to monitor for any additional information that might warrant further assessment of this incident.Read more

VINFAST VF 8 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VINFAST VF 8 across all model years (2022, 2025).

10 Total Recalls

123 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

4 Reported Crashes

1 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

VINFAST VF 8 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025 (current)	2	10
2024	3	27	View
2023	4	86	View
2022	1	0	View

Other VINFAST Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
VF 9	0	4	View
VF8	0	0	View

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