Vinfast VF 8 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 64 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Vinfast VF 8, across 4 model years (2022–2025). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (40). The most reported problem area overall is lane departure.
Vinfast VF 8 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No VF 8 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 VF 8: 40 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2024 VF 8: 19 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2025 VF 8: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Vinfast VF 8 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 3 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Power Train | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Vinfast VF 8 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 VF 8 | 5 | 2 | — | Lane Departure | |
| 2024 VF 8 | 19 | 3 | 4★ | Electrical System | |
| 2023 VF 8 | 40 | 4 | — | Lane Departure | |
| 2022 VF 8 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Vinfast VF 8 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2023 (40), 2024 (19), 2025 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Vinfast VF 8?
Lane Departure, with 24 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Vinfast VF 8 have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.