VinFast VF 8 recalls

4 official safety recalls for the VinFast VF 8 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Driver assistance system may cause unexpected steering

    Reported August 28, 2025Model years 2023–2025NHTSA campaign 25V5590006,314 vehicles affected

    The driver assistance system may activate during wide turns and move the steering wheel unexpectedly in a way that is difficult to override, increasing crash risk. The software will be updated, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING
    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.

  2. Driver's seat center air bag may deploy improperly

    Reported December 17, 2024Model years 2023–2025NHTSA campaign 24V9330004,888 vehicles affected

    The center air bag in the driver's seat may deploy improperly during a side impact and strike the driver's arm, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the center air bag free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  3. Inactive air bag ignitors may prevent deployment

    Reported May 24, 2024Model years 2022–2024NHTSA campaign 24V369000225 vehicles affected

    Inactive ignitors may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The manufacturer will replace the air bags free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS
    Defect
    VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles. Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags.
    Consequence
    Inactive ignitors can prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  4. Display may go blank and hide safety information

    Reported May 18, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V355000999 vehicles affected

    A software error may blank the multifunction display, hiding safety information such as the speedometer and warning lights and increasing crash risk. The manufacturer will update the software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    A blank MHU display will not show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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