The 2023 Vinfast Vf 8 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 12,426 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
LANE DEPARTURE25V5590002025-08-286,314 affected
Defect
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.
AIR BAGS24V9330002024-12-174,888 affected
Defect
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.
AIR BAGS24V3690002024-05-24225 affected
Defect
VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles. Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags.
Consequence
Inactive ignitors can prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
VinFast will replace the air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2024. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600. VinFast's number for this recall is VPAC-291.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23V3550002023-05-18999 affected
Defect
VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2023 VF8 vehicles. A software error may cause the multifunction head unit (MHU) display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence
A blank MHU display will not show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
VinFast will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600. VinFast's number for this recall is VPAC-74.
Complaints by component
STEERING
12
1crashes1fires4deaths
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
6
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The vehicle exhibits a severe, structural inability to retain its factory suspension and steering alignment specifications under normal driving conditions, creating a severe tire blowout and safety hazard. At approximately 8,400 miles (january 2025), the dealership documented that the alignment…”
“The vehicle exhibits a severe, structural inability to retain its factory suspension and steering alignment specifications under normal driving conditions, creating a severe tire blowout and safety hazard. At approximately 8,400 miles (january 2025), the dealership documented that the alignment…”
“The vehicle exhibits a severe, structural inability to retain its factory suspension and steering alignment specifications under normal driving conditions, creating a severe tire blowout and safety hazard. At approximately 8,400 miles (january 2025), the dealership documented that the alignment…”
“See attached document for complaint. I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding serious delays and lack of communication surro ding a safety recall repair for my vinfast vehicle. I received an important safety recall notice from vinfast auto llc regarding recall notice vpac 379 / nhtsa…”
“While driving at approximately 8:00 am in active traffic, the vehicle suddenly would not accelerate beyond approximately 20 mph. Warning messages appeared on the dashboard stating “electric motor power reducedâ€� and “driver monitoring system inoperative.â€� the vehicle lost normal propulsion…”
“While driving at approximately 8:00 am in active traffic, the vehicle suddenly would not accelerate beyond approximately 20 mph. Warning messages appeared on the dashboard stating “electric motor power reducedâ€� and “driver monitoring system inoperative.â€� the vehicle lost normal propulsion…”
“While driving at approximately 8:00 am in active traffic, the vehicle suddenly would not accelerate beyond approximately 20 mph. Warning messages appeared on the dashboard stating “electric motor power reducedâ€� and “driver monitoring system inoperative.â€� the vehicle lost normal propulsion…”
“See attached document for complaint.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE24025 Opened 2024-09-10 · closed 2025-10-21
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 exhibited difficulty…
InvestigationPE24025 Opened 2024-09-10 · closed 2025-10-21
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 exhibited difficulty…
InvestigationPE24025 Opened 2024-09-10 · closed 2025-10-21
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 exhibited difficulty…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Vinfast Vf 8 as of
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