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US recalls (4)
Lane departure: lane keep, automatic steering
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 bags
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 bags
VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles. Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 system: instrument cluster/panel
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Electrical
2026-01-30 · campaign 2026-038 · 639 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the electronic parking pawl (EPP) to be released on its own. Additionally, the electronic parking brake (EPB) wiring harness could become damaged and/or corroded. If both issues happen at the same time, the vehicle could roll away when it's parked.
Safety Risk:
A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, VinFast recommends parking the vehicle on a flat surface until the recall repairs have been completed. VinFast will notify owners by email and advise you to take your vehicle to a VinFast authorized service center to update the vehicle software. The service center will also inspect and repair or replace the EPB wiring harness, as necessary.
Other
2025-09-26 · campaign 2025-517
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the lane keeping assist (LKA) feature of the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) may not work properly. As a result, the steering wheel could move unexpectedly and/or the steering wheel movements may be difficult to override.
Safety Risk:
An advanced driver assistance system that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of a crash if the driver doesn't intervene.
Corrective Actions:
VinFast reminds that LKA is only an ADAS feature, and that the driver must pay attention and be ready to take control at all times when the feature is engaged. VinFast will notify owners by email and advise you to take your vehicle to a VinFast authorized service center to update the ADAS software.
Airbag
2025-01-08 · campaign 2025-006
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the center airbag in the driver's seat may not deploy properly in certain collisions.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
VinFast will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the center airbag in the driver's seat.
Airbag
2024-05-24 · campaign 2024-293 · 155 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the wrong airbags may have been installed during production. As a result, the airbags would not inflate in a crash.
Note: This issue doesn't affect the driver-front airbag.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
VinFast will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a VinFast service center to replace the airbags, as necessary.
Owner complaints (40)
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 (5 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries, 4 deaths reported). Among 3 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 19).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Lane departure | 17 | |
| Steering | 12 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | |
| Electrical system | 10 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | |
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Service brakes | 4 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2023 Vinfast VF 8 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| VF 8 Eco Automatic (A1) | 89 | 85 | 87 | $850 |
| VF 8 Plus Automatic (A1) | 82 | 78 | 80 | $950 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.