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2023 VinFast VF 8 problems & recalls

NHTSA has issued 1 recall covering the 2023 VinFast VF 8 and owners have filed 40 complaints. The most-reported area is lane departure (17 complaints). 1 complaint describes a fire and 5 complaints describe a crash.

Other model years:20252024
Recalls
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Injuries
5

Recalls (1)

Aug 28, 2025#25V559000

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

Fix: 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.

Owner complaints (40)

What owners reported to NHTSA, by component. One complaint can name several components.

  • Lane departure17
  • Steering12
  • Electrical system10
  • Forward collision avoidance10
  • Vehicle speed control5
  • Suspension4
  • Service brakes4
  • Power train3
  • Engine3
  • Wheels2
  • Air bags2
  • Fuel/propulsion system1

Complaints over time

Jul 2023: 1 complaintAug 2023: 0 complaintsSep 2023: 0 complaintsOct 2023: 0 complaintsNov 2023: 0 complaintsDec 2023: 1 complaintJan 2024: 0 complaintsFeb 2024: 0 complaintsMar 2024: 4 complaintsApr 2024: 3 complaintsMay 2024: 3 complaintsJun 2024: 6 complaintsJul 2024: 2 complaintsAug 2024: 3 complaintsSep 2024: 1 complaintOct 2024: 4 complaintsNov 2024: 0 complaintsDec 2024: 0 complaintsJan 2025: 1 complaintFeb 2025: 0 complaintsMar 2025: 1 complaintApr 2025: 1 complaintMay 2025: 0 complaintsJun 2025: 0 complaintsJul 2025: 0 complaintsAug 2025: 1 complaintSep 2025: 1 complaintOct 2025: 0 complaintsNov 2025: 2 complaintsDec 2025: 0 complaintsJan 2026: 0 complaintsFeb 2026: 0 complaintsMar 2026: 1 complaintApr 2026: 2 complaintsMay 2026: 1 complaintJun 2026: 0 complaintsJul 2026: 1 complaint202420252026
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Recent owner reports

Jul 17, 2026Vehicle speed control⚠ Crash

The contact owns a 2023 Vinfast VF8. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking lot, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact stated that while reversing, there was no warning light illuminated or safety features activated, causing the vehicle to crash into two other vehicles. The rear end of the vehicle was damaged. The vehicle stopped after crashing into the other vehicles. No property damage was reported. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. A Police report was not filed. No injuries were reported. The dealer w…

May 19, 2026Steering, Suspension, Wheels

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 was heavily out of specification. At approximately 9,400 miles (February 2025), a certified third-party shop corrected the vehicle back to perfect factory specifications. Less than 9,700 miles of standard city driving later, at approximately 19,100 miles (May 2026), a dealer inspection revealed the veh…

Apr 28, 2026Steering, Electrical system, Wheels

Car steering veered to left. Car died would not start again. Info center and 12v battery died and stopped working. Was unable to restart unsafe vehicle.

Apr 2, 2026Lane departure

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 Recall No. 25V559, involving a software update to address issues with the Lane Keeping Assist {LKA) system. The notice states that this update should take approximately five (5) hours to complete. Despite this, I have been waiting for over three months to obtain an appointment for this recall service. Wh…

Mar 2, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system

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 Reduced” and “Driver Monitoring System Inoperative.” The vehicle lost normal propulsion power without warning. This occurred in the middle of the roadway and created a serious safety hazard, as I was unable to maintain the speed of surrounding traffic. Vehicles behind me had to slow abruptly, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision. The vehicle is currently under warranty and has been take…

Nov 21, 2025Lane departure

See attached document for complaint.

Nov 5, 2025Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Lane departure

The contact leased a 2023 Vinfast VF 8. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V559000 (LANE DEPARTURE). The contact stated that while making a turn, the vehicle jerked, and the steering wheel unexpectedly became difficult to turn. In addition, the vehicle made wide turns. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the A/C failed to function as intended. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, after the vehicle was charged at the residence, the charge was drained af…

Sep 8, 2025Power train

The contact owns a 2023 Vinfast VF8. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and came to a complete stop in the middle of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired but the contact was not provided a diagnostic report nor the repair information. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall and complaint records, updated Oct 1, 2026. Complaints are owner reports and are not verified by NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.