2023 Vinfast VF 8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VF 8 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Vinfast VF 8. That is the most of any VF 8 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is lane departure (17 complaints, 43%), typically at around 5 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 40owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Vinfast VF 8 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure | 17 | 43% | 5 | — | — |
| Steering | 12 | 30% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 25% | 5 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 13% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | 3,391 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 5 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Vinfast VF 8 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Lane departure: lane keep: automatic steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: A steering wheel that moves unexpectedly may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Air bags
Problem: 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.
Risk: An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Air bags
Problem: VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles. Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags.
Risk: Inactive ignitors can prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: 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."
Risk: A blank MHU display will not show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Lane Keep Assist System (PE24025) — opened Sep 10, 2024, closed Oct 21, 2025, led to recall 25V559.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 light illuminated or safety features activated, causing the vehicle to crash into two other vehicles…
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 hazard. At approximately 8,400 miles (January 2025), the dealership documented that the alignment was…
Car steering veered to left. Car died would not start again. Info center and 12v battery died and stopped working. Was unable to restart unsafe vehicle.
See attached document for complaint. I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding serious delays and lack of communication surro ding a safety recall repair for my VinFast vehicle. I received an Important Safety Recall Notice from VinFast Auto LLC regarding Recall Notice VPAC 379 / NHTSA…
While driving at approximately 8:00 AM in active traffic, the vehicle suddenly would not accelerate beyond approximately 20 mph. Warning messages appeared on the dashboard stating âElectric Motor Power Reducedâ and âDriver Monitoring System Inoperative.â The vehicle lost normal propulsion…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Vinfast VF 8?
Owners most often report lane departure, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, lane departure, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Vinfast VF 8?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VF 8 model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.