Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Vinfast VF 8, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Lane departure17
- Steering12
- Forward collision avoidance10
- Electrical system10
- Vehicle speed control5
- Service brakes4
- Suspension4
- Power train3
- Engine3
- Wheels2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 5 injuries and 4 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Vinfast VF 8.
| 2026038 30 Jan 2026 | Electrical Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the electronic parking pawl (EPP) to be released on its own. Additionally, the electronic parking b… |
| 2025517 26 Sept 2025 | Other Issue: Under certain conditions, the lane keeping assist (LKA) feature of the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) may not work properly. As a result, the… |
| 2025006 8 Jan 2025 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, the center airbag in the driver's seat may not deploy properly in certain collisions. Safety Risk: An airbag that doesn't w… |
| 2024293 24 May 2024 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, the wrong airbags may have been installed during production. As a result, the airbags would not inflate in a crash. Note: This i… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles. Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags.
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Vinfast told its dealers about the 2023 Vinfast VF 8: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10237590 | Battery chiller O-ring replacement & AC compressor oil addition. |
| 10237588 | Active Grille Shutter [AGS] pigtail wiring harness rework. |
| 10237584 | Rework on coolant hoses for cabin cooling performance increase. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Lane Keep Assist System
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation