2024 Vinfast Vf 8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Power Train (3)
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Safety recalls (3)
Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Automatic Steering 2025-08-28 · campaign 25V559000 · 6,314 vehicles
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.
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 2024-12-17 · campaign 24V933000 · 4,888 vehicles
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.
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 2024-05-24 · campaign 24V369000 · 225 vehicles
Defect: 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.
What owners report
2026-10-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 be towed to the dealer. each time, by the follo…”
2026-09-30 · Visibility/Wiper“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 driver's profile. instead, approximately 6 out of…”
2026-09-04 · Unknown Or Other“2024 vinfast vf8 – 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. i was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of …”
2025-11-20 · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly“see attached document for complaint.…”
2025-10-09 · Vehicle Speed Control · 8,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 crashed into a flowerpot. the vehicle then accelerated …”
2025-09-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 7,500 mi · 💥 crash“the contact's wife owns a 2024 vinfast vf8. the contact stated that while driving in a parking lot, attempting to park, and the brake was depressed, the vehicle kept moving. the vehicle collided with two other vehicles and then came to a stop. the contact stated that there were no injuries sustained, and medical attention was not sought. a police r…”
2025-08-05 · Power Train“we have two vinfast vf8 vehicles, one with the vin [xxx] (vf8 black) and one with the vin [xxx] (vf8 white). both vehicles experienced the same problem with the electric power train at different times. the issue manifests itself as follows: the vehicle suddenly displays a "drive train malfunction error" on the center display, it then jerks a cou…”
2025-07-30 · Visibility/Wiper“the forward collision warning keeps faulting. the software sends incorrect errors and shuts off some of the safety features when doing so. the steering wheel is stuck in the 'exit' position, meaning it's retracted and in the highest position, making it difficult to maneuver. various alarms randomly sound for no reason. the car has had multiple …”
2025-07-29 · Power Train“while accelerating onto a highway, several systems faulted including the high voltage and 12v systems, which apparently cause the vehicle to shift into neutral and get stuck in the neutral position (while still on the highway) several safety systems on the vehicle (such as forward collision avoidance) constantly fault and then reset themselves as …”
2025-04-27 · Unknown Or Other“the left turn signal fails to activate when pressing down on the turn signal lever. happens intermittently. vinfast repair center says they can not duplicate the problem. online forums report this is a widespread problem which vinfast does not know how to repair. this is a major safety concern because when you press down on the lever you assume you…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.