Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | −56% | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Good |
| 2024 | 19 | — | 3 | Collision Avoidance | Limited data |
| 2023 | 40 | — | 4 | Collision Avoidance | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median VF 8 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common VinFast VF 8 problems
Latest VinFast VF 8 recalls
Lane departure › Lane keep › Automatic steering
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.
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 bags
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.
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.
Air bags
VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles. Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags.
Remedy: 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
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."
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the VinFast VF 8 should you avoid?
None of the VinFast VF 8 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the VinFast VF 8?
2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other VF 8 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common VinFast VF 8 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the driver assistance (31), steering (18) and electrical system (16). Collision Avoidance complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the VinFast VF 8 had?
4 recalls across 2023–2025. The model year with the most is 2023. See all VinFast VF 8 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.