Model year record

2023 VINFAST VF 8

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 110 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V559000

Lane departure: lane keep: automatic steering

Component
Lane departure: lane keep: automatic steering
Manufacturer
VinFast Auto, LLC
Vehicles affected
6,314
Reported to NHTSA
2025-08-28
Owners notified
2025-10-27

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V933000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
VinFast Auto, LLC
Vehicles affected
4,888
Reported to NHTSA
2024-12-17
Owners notified
2025-01-23

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V369000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
VinFast Auto, LLC
Vehicles affected
225
Reported to NHTSA
2024-05-24
Owners notified
2024-06-21

Defect description

VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles. Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags.

Safety risk

Inactive ignitors can prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V355000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
VinFast Auto, LLC
Vehicles affected
999
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-18
Owners notified
2023-06-01

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system145 mi
Steering141,400 mi
Lane departure: assist11
Suspension7
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control6
Lane departure65 mi
Lane departure: warning6
Service brakes6
Power train5
Vehicle speed control5
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking4
Forward collision avoidance: warnings4
Wheels4
Air bags33,391 mi
Engine3
Fuel/propulsion system2
Latches/locks/linkages25 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal27,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1
Exterior lighting1
Lane departure: blind spot detection1
Seats1
Structure: body1
Unknown or other1

The 2024 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.