CarRecallWatch- Component
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain VinFast VF 8 vehicles from model years 2023 through 2025 have a center air bag, mounted in the driver's seat, that may deploy improperly during a side impact crash. When this happens, the air bag can strike the driver's arm.
An air bag that hits the driver increases the risk of injury. Owners should be aware of this issue and take the recall seriously.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will replace the center air bag at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. You can also contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600, and you should check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vinfast VF 8 | 202320242025 |
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