The 2025 Vinfast Vf 8 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 11,202 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
LANE DEPARTURE25V5590002025-08-286,314 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A steering wheel that moves unexpectedly may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 BAGS24V9330002024-12-174,888 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“See attached document for complaint”
“See attached document for complaint”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2025 Vinfast Vf 8 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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