2024 Vinfast VF 8: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
4,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2024 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 17 complaints (23.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 29.4% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 23.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 11.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 |
Steering: 4; Electrical System: 3; Lane Departure: Assist: 3; Power Train: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Unknown Or Other: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 13 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2024: 6; 2025: 10; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11592990 · 2024-06-07 (June 7, 2024)
The advanced driver assistance systems , specifically lane departure and emergency steering control system engaged with out warning and caused forced automated steering control. The car swerved rapidly right and left in the lane causing violent body roll and loss of control of the vehicle. Attempts to manually control the steering only made the issue worse . The adas system just added more force . Emergency braking was required to disconnect the assisted steering . The steering control is turned on by default on each start up of the car. So it…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11592990 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11618204 · 2024-10-05 (October 5, 2024)
Lane keep assist is not able to detect curves and bend, and it tries to pull on the opposite lane instead keep it in the center of the lane. It is hard to override the steering input.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11618204 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11626939 · 2024-11-22 (November 22, 2024)
The contact called on behalf of a client who owned a 2024 Vinfast VF8 Eco. The contact stated that the client was driving on a neighborhood street at 30 MPH, approaching an intersection, and attempting to stop, the brake pedal was depressed however the vehicle failed to come to a stop. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle that was stopped in front. There was no property damage. The air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. It was unknown if any warning lights illuminated. A police report was not filed…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11626939 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11631376 · 2024-12-18 (December 18, 2024)
Car was in park and shifted by itself in Neutral which caused it to roll back
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11631376 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11631402 · 2024-12-18 (December 18, 2024)
One month into the lease, car had a coolant failure. The windshield defog is not working. Unable to heat windshield, so can’t safely drive car in the morning and night. Car went into a limp mode. The car is less of responsive to speed changes.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11631402 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11631592 · 2024-12-19 (December 19, 2024)
The contact owns a 2024 Vinfast VF8. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Lane Assist feature constantly jerked the vehicle back to the center of the lane. The contact stated that the safety feature was very sensitive and was active upon the slightest drift. The contact was able to manually turn off the feature upon start of the vehicle; however, the contact stated that the feature had become unable to access. A mobile service technician was sent to the contact's workplace, and the contact was informed that the repair ne…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11631592 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11635674 · 2025-01-13 (January 13, 2025)
Vehicle did not slow down when in assistant driving mode. The vehicle was coming up on an intersection with a stoplight with two cars ahead of it. I had to apply breaks manually with the failure of the system slowing down fast enough. When I manually applied the brakes I pressed them hard after disengaging the driving assistant the car did not send any notifications following disengagement. The automatic emergency braking system also was not activated given that the vehicle had at minimum a cars length distance to stop. I did not receive an ale…
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Owner report 11647254 · 2025-03-09 (March 9, 2025)
While driving and starting to do a turn if you get to close to the line the car will jerk the steering wheel in the direction you are turning and there has been a multiple times it's almost put my car into a concrete wall. It has also jerk the wheel hard enough that its caused me to go out of my lane and almost crash into other cars on turns. I would say it has happen at least 30 times since taking ownership November 11, 2024
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Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
24V369000 · Air Bags
Reported: 2024-05-24 (May 24, 2024)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V933000 · Air Bags
Reported: 2024-12-17 (December 17, 2024)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V559000 · Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Automatic Steering
Reported: 2025-08-28 (August 28, 2025)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗