2023 Vinfast Vf 8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2023 Vinfast Vf 8, and owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2023 Vinfast Vf 8
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Automatic steering (lane departure)
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Air bags
VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles. Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags.
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.
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Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
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."
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.
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Vinfast Vf 8 have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 4 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,949 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 26 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 lig”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 17, 2026 · Vehicle speed control
“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 ha”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2026 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 (VF 8 Eco, VF 8 Plus). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 80–87 MPGe |
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| City / Highway | 82–89 / 78–85 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare Vinfast Vf 8 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Vinfast Vf 8 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2022 Vinfast Vf 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Vinfast Vf 8 | 4 | 40 |
| 2024 Vinfast Vf 8 | 3 | 18 |
| 2025 Vinfast Vf 8 | 2 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2023 Vinfast Vf 8
How do I know if my 2023 Vinfast Vf 8 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2023 Vinfast Vf 8; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Vinfast dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V355000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Vinfast models
- Vf 92 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.