repaired · 2026 Q2
Lane keep: automatic steering
Risk. A steering wheel that moves unexpectedly may increase the risk of a crash.
2023 Vinfast VF 8Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 40 owner complaints about the 2023 Vinfast VF 8, most often about the lane departure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-559 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 17, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 has problems
40 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Lane departure
12Steering1 crash/fire/injury
10Forward collision avoidance
10Electrical system
5Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes
4Suspension
3Engine
3Power train
108 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Lane departure | 17 | 0 |
| Steering | 12 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2023 Vinfast VF 8 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Air bags
Risk. An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Air bags
Risk. Inactive ignitors can prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Vinfast.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other VF 8 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VF 8 median. How we score
'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Vinfast VF 8, and the recalls they led to.
- Lane Keep Assist SystemLed to recall 25V-559
In owners' words
What VF 8 owners report
Recent lane departure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
See attached document for complaint. I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding serious delays and lack of communication surro ding a safety recall repair for my VinFast vehicle. I received an Important Safety Recall Notice from VinFast Auto LLC regarding Recall Notice VPAC 379 / NHTSA…
The contact leased a 2023 Vinfast VF 8. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V559000 (LANE DEPARTURE). The contact stated that while making a turn, the vehicle jerked, and the steering wheel unexpectedly became difficult to turn. In addition, the vehicle made wide turns. No…
Got my car back from service a couple months ago and it is still performing with errors. While driving in a specific lane on the freeway the car would try to pull my steering wheel to the other lane. VinFast stated an update is all is needed and the problem still is occurring. This car is…
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