2024 Vinfast VF 8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VF 8 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Vinfast VF 8. That ranks 2nd out of 4 VF 8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 21%). Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 19owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 21% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 16% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 1,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 Vinfast VF 8 recalls (3)
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.
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.
Incident dates: July 2025, March 2026, [XXX]. On three separate occasions, my leased 2024 VinFast VF8 (leased through US Bank) has suddenly lost all propulsion while being driven and died in the middle of the road/intersection, leaving the vehicle immobile in live traffic. Each time the vehicle had…
To Whom It May Concern, I am reporting a recurring safety defect involving the exterior side mirrors of my vehicle. The vehicle has a driver-profile system that stores the seat and side-mirror positions. When the vehicle is unlocked, the mirrors are supposed to return to the positions saved in the…
2024 VinFast VF8 â Repeated Sudden Loss of Propulsion at Highway Speeds My 2024 VinFast VF8 has experienced three separate incidents of sudden loss of propulsion while being driven at highway speeds. On August 1, 2026, while traveling at approximately 80 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion…
See attached document for complaint.
The contact leased a 2024 VINFAST VF 8. The contact stated that upon pulling into the driveway with the rear wheels of the vehicle on the side of the roadway, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The driver swerved and avoided the residence, and the vehicle…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Vinfast VF 8?
Owners most often report electrical system, lane departure, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Vinfast VF 8?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 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 2024 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.