2024 VinFast VF 8 problems & recalls

Sep 4, 2026Unknown or other

2024 VinFast VF8 – Repeated Sudden Loss of Propulsion at Highway Speeds My 2024 VinFast VF8 has experienced three separate incidents of sudden loss of propulsion while being driven at highway speeds. On August 1, 2026, while traveling at approximately 80 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion. I was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The vehicle restarted after approximately 15 minutes. A “12V Battery Fault” warning was displayed. On August 2, 2026, while traveling at approximately 80 mph, the vehicle again suddenly lost propulsion. I was able to maneuver the vehicl…

Nov 20, 2025Steering

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Oct 9, 2025Vehicle speed control⚠ Crash

The contact leased a 2024 VINFAST VF 8. The contact stated that upon pulling into the driveway with the rear wheels of the vehicle on the side of the roadway, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The driver swerved and avoided the residence, and the vehicle crashed into a flowerpot. The vehicle then accelerated 70-80 ft. on the sidewalk, passed several residences, and the vehicle stopped. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injury sustained. No police report was filed. Additionally, the contact stated that while her sister was attempting to park downh…

Oct 8, 2025Steering, Power train, Electrical system

The contact leased a 2024 Vinfast VF 9. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights failed to function as intended. No warning lights were illuminated, but the alarms sounded. The daytime running lights functioned, but the headlights were inoperable. The contact stated that the Lane Assist failed to function while the headlights failed to operate. In addition, the steering wheel jerked while driving, and the contact used force to keep the steering wheel from unintendedly changing lanes. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while the vehicle was stopped at a traffi…

Sep 25, 2025Service brakes, Hydraulic⚠ Crash

The contact's wife owns a 2024 VinFast VF8. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot, attempting to park, and the brake was depressed, the vehicle kept moving. The vehicle collided with two other vehicles and then came to a stop. The contact stated that there were no injuries sustained, and medical attention was not sought. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where there has not been a diagnosis as of yet. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,500.

Aug 5, 2025Power train

We have two VinFast VF8 vehicles, one with the VIN [XXX] (VF8 Black) and one with the VIN [XXX] (VF8 White). Both vehicles experienced the same problem with the electric power train at different times. The issue manifests itself as follows: The vehicle suddenly displays a "drive train malfunction error" on the center display, it then jerks a couple of times, loses all power, and stops. After that, it is not possible to put the transmission back into drive or reverse, only neutral or park. VF8 Black experienced this problem first on [XXX]. We contacted VinFast and asked for the vehicle to b…

Jul 30, 2025Steering, Electrical system, Visibility/wiper

The forward collision warning keeps faulting. The software sends incorrect errors and shuts off some of the safety features when doing so. The steering wheel is stuck in the 'exit' position, meaning it's retracted and in the highest position, making it difficult to maneuver. Various alarms randomly sound for no reason. The car has had multiple software updates and the problems remain persistent.

Jul 29, 2025Power train, Electrical system

While accelerating onto a highway, several systems faulted including the high voltage and 12v systems, which apparently cause the vehicle to shift into neutral and get stuck in the neutral position (while still on the highway) Several safety systems on the vehicle (such as forward collision avoidance) constantly fault and then reset themselves as well.