2025 Vinfast VF 8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VF 8 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Vinfast VF 8. That ranks 3rd out of 4 VF 8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is lane departure (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 1 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 | 3 | 60% | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 1 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 40% | 1 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Vinfast VF 8 recalls (2)
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
As per recall notice received from Vinfast, I took my car to Service center for mandatory software upgrade on Jan 19 2026. It has been 46 days till now and I still don't have te car . Software upgrade has been having issues and all installed cameras were replaced but still software is not working…
For approximately two weeks, this vehicle exhibited intermittent, uncommanded steering wheel "tugs" and erratic Lane Keeping Assist behavior. During a U-turn on 1/25/2026, the vehicle struck a curb. While I cannot definitively isolate driver input from system input during the maneuver, the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2025 Vinfast VF8. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control and steering assist feature did not function as intended. The contact stated that the steering wheel independently steered into an unintended direction. The contact stated that the…
The contact owns a 2025 Vinfast VF8. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V559000 (Lane Departure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Vinfast VF 8?
Owners most often report lane departure, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, lane departure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Vinfast VF 8?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.