Model year record

2025 VINFAST VF 8

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 20 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system41 mi
Lane departure41 mi
Steering41 mi
Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: module: accessory2
Lane departure: assist2
Suspension2
Unknown or other2

The 2024 model has about half 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.