CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Vinfast VF 8 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
2025 Vinfast VF 8 recalls
Steering May Jerk Unexpectedly on Wide Turns, Raising Crash Risk
Certain VinFast VF 8 vehicles from model years 2023 through 2025 may have a driver-assistance system, the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), that activates during wide turns.
Center Air Bag May Strike Driver's Arm in Side Crash
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.
Most common 2025 Vinfast VF 8 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
What owners report
Car suddenly went into limp mode and airbag failure warning, collision warning, and seatbelt warnings went off. Car slowed to 1 mph on a busy highway almost instantly. We could have been hit from behind and had to struggle to get the car to the shoulder from the center lane. Warnings appeared seconds before the limp mode activation. We had the car towed to Vinfast Orlando, and after a 10 day repair they had the airbag replaced, and the seatbelt sensor replaced. After picking the car up and taking it home, on the next trip all the sensors went off again and the car is saying to have the car returned for service. We are afraid to drive the car due to the sudden stopping and the fact that it mu
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 as desired. There is no ETA on completion of the job and I have lost confidence in company's ability to correctly upgrade the software.without any glitches. I have also sent an email to Vinfast to buyback my lease since I dont want the vehicle anymore.
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 immediately entered a "fail-safe" state, triggering a cascade of specific error codes: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Fault, Front AEB Unavailable, Highway Assist Inoperative, and Intelligent Speed Adaptation Inoperative. These errors are directly tied to the ADAS/ADCU systems currently under NHTSA Recall 25V559, which identifies a defect where the system provides "sudden steering inputs that
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 the failure almost caused a crash. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. In addition, the contact stated that the last failure was scary, and the vehicle had been parked since then. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V559000 (Lane Departure). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. In addition, the contact was advised to contact the independen
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 contact was unable to locate an authorized service center. The contact was also unable to contact the manufacturer for assistance in locating an authorized service center. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool search not available.
2025 Vinfast VF 8 questions
Does the 2025 Vinfast VF 8 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 Vinfast VF 8: Steering May Jerk Unexpectedly on Wide Turns, Raising Crash Risk; Center Air Bag May Strike Driver's Arm in Side Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Vinfast VF 8?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Lane Departure (3), Steering (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Vinfast VF 8 has been fixed?
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