This page covers 8 recalls and 38 owner complaints for the 2023 VinFast Vf 8.
Complaints about the 2023 VinFast VF 8 cluster most heavily around driver assistance systems and unexpected loss of power. Lane departure is the top reported system, with owners describing the steering jerking or pulling unexpectedly during turns, wheels becoming difficult to turn, and the vehicle making wider turns than intended. Forward collision avoidance complaints follow a similar theme of the system behaving erratically or failing without warning. Separately, a notable group of owners reports the vehicle suddenly losing propulsion while in motion, sometimes with dashboard warnings like reduced motor power, sometimes with no warning lights at all, leaving the car unable to restart. A few of these incidents involve the 12-volt battery failing and taking the infotainment system down with it, cutting the car off entirely.
38
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 VinFast VF 8 has 8 recalls, the most serious being a driver assistance system that can unexpectedly take over steering during wide turns in a way that is difficult to override, raising the risk of a crash.
The airbag recalls are the next major concern, and they cover several related problems. The center airbag in the driver's seat may deploy sideways in a side impact and strike the driver's arm. On some vehicles, the wrong airbags were installed during production or non-functional ignitors were fitted, meaning those airbags will not inflate at all in a crash. These failures do not affect the driver-front airbag.
On the parking side, a software fault can release the electronic parking pawl on its own, and the electronic parking brake wiring can corrode or become damaged. If both problems occur together, the vehicle can roll away while parked. There is also a software issue that can cause the center display screen to go blank, taking the speedometer and warning indicators with it.
At a glance
What can fail
A software glitch could release the electronic parking pawl on its own. Meanwhile, the electronic parking brake wiring harness could become damaged or corroded. If both occur together, the vehicle may roll away when parked.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Software will be updated at a VinFast service center. The electronic parking brake wiring harness will be inspected, repaired, or replaced as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lane keeping assist feature may fail to work correctly in certain conditions, causing the steering wheel to move unexpectedly or become difficult for you to override.
What the fix does
VinFast will email you with instructions to visit an authorized service center for an ADAS software update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Advanced Driver Assistance System may activate during wide turns and cause unexpected steering wheel movements that are hard for you to override.
What the fix does
VinFast will update your ADAS software at no cost. Contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600 to schedule.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The center airbag built into the driver's seat may fail to deploy during some types of collisions.
What the fix does
A dealership will replace the center airbag in the driver's seat.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The center air bag in the driver's seat may deploy improperly during a side impact crash and strike the driver's arm.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the center air bag at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some airbags may contain inactive igniters that won't deploy in a crash.
What the fix does
VinFast replaces the airbags at no cost. Contact VinFast at 1-833-503-0600 (recall VPAC-291).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some vehicles may have incorrect airbags installed, preventing them from inflating during a crash. The driver-front airbag is not affected.
What the fix does
VinFast will send you a letter and ask you to visit a VinFast service center to replace the affected airbags.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the multifunction head unit display to go blank, affecting controls and visibility of important information.
What the fix does
VinFast will update the vehicle's software at no cost to restore display function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
