https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Vinfast VF 8. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:54:11 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2172314 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 Sta https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2172315 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 Sta https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2172316 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 Sta https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2159726 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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, https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2159727 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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, https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2159728 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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, https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2150935 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2150330 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2150331 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2146937 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2146172 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the A/C failed to f https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2146173 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the A/C failed to f https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2146174 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the A/C failed to f https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2137927 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact leased a 2024 VINFAST VF 8. The contact stated that upon pulling into the driveway with the rear wheels of the vehicle on the side of the roadway, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The driver swerved and avoided the residence, and the vehicle crashed into a flowerpot. The vehicle then accelerated 70-80 ft. on the sidewalk, passed several residenc https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2133897 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact's wife owns a 2024 VinFast VF8. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot, attempting to park, and the brake was depressed, the vehicle kept moving. The vehicle collided with two other vehicles and then came to a stop. The contact stated that there were no injuries sustained, and medical attention was not sought. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an indep https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2128196 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Vinfast VF8. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and came to a complete stop in the middle of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired but the contact was not provided a diagnostic report nor the rep https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#recall-25V559000-vinfast-vinfast-vf-8-2025 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#recall-25V559000-vinfast-vinfast-vf-8-2024 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#recall-25V559000-vinfast-vinfast-vf-8-2023 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2117213 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT We have two VinFast VF8 vehicles, one with the VIN [XXX] (VF8 Black) and one with the VIN [XXX] (VF8 White). Both vehicles experienced the same problem with the electric power train at different times. The issue manifests itself as follows: The vehicle suddenly displays a "drive train malfunction error" on the center display, it then jerks a couple of times, loses all power, and stops. After th https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2117185 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The 12v battery when car was purchased was defective. This caused the car to suddenly die. As per the sales manager where car was purchased heat disables the car from running properly. https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2117186 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The 12v battery when car was purchased was defective. This caused the car to suddenly die. As per the sales manager where car was purchased heat disables the car from running properly. https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2115705 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The forward collision warning keeps faulting. The software sends incorrect errors and shuts off some of the safety features when doing so. The steering wheel is stuck in the 'exit' position, meaning it's retracted and in the highest position, making it difficult to maneuver. Various alarms randomly sound for no reason. The car has had multiple software updates and the problems remain persisten https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2115706 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The forward collision warning keeps faulting. The software sends incorrect errors and shuts off some of the safety features when doing so. The steering wheel is stuck in the 'exit' position, meaning it's retracted and in the highest position, making it difficult to maneuver. Various alarms randomly sound for no reason. The car has had multiple software updates and the problems remain persisten https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2115707 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The forward collision warning keeps faulting. The software sends incorrect errors and shuts off some of the safety features when doing so. The steering wheel is stuck in the 'exit' position, meaning it's retracted and in the highest position, making it difficult to maneuver. Various alarms randomly sound for no reason. The car has had multiple software updates and the problems remain persisten https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2115343 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT While accelerating onto a highway, several systems faulted including the high voltage and 12v systems, which apparently cause the vehicle to shift into neutral and get stuck in the neutral position (while still on the highway) Several safety systems on the vehicle (such as forward collision avoidance) constantly fault and then reset themselves as well. https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2115344 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT While accelerating onto a highway, several systems faulted including the high voltage and 12v systems, which apparently cause the vehicle to shift into neutral and get stuck in the neutral position (while still on the highway) Several safety systems on the vehicle (such as forward collision avoidance) constantly fault and then reset themselves as well. https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2086404 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The left turn signal fails to activate when pressing down on the turn signal lever. Happens intermittently. Vinfast repair center says they can not duplicate the problem. Online forums report this is a widespread problem which Vinfast does not know how to repair. This is a major safety concern because when you press down on the lever you assume your turn signal is on and therefore you change lanes https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2083463 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have had nothing but brake and suspension problems with my 2023 Vinfast VF8. The vehicle has been to the dealer on three occasions because of brake and suspension noises which prompted the dealer to replace the entire suspension system. However, my concern is with the vehicle's brakes. Under low speed turning with no brakes applied, the vehicle made a metal on metal grinding noise. The vehicle w https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8 https://plaincars.com/make/vinfast-vf-8#complaint-2083464 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have had nothing but brake and suspension problems with my 2023 Vinfast VF8. The vehicle has been to the dealer on three occasions because of brake and suspension noises which prompted the dealer to replace the entire suspension system. However, my concern is with the vehicle's brakes. Under low speed turning with no brakes applied, the vehicle made a metal on metal grinding noise. The vehicle w