U.S. public vehicle records

Vinfast VF 8 recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

62 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

1,400 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2022 to 2025 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 9 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

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Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

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Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

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2025

2022: 1; 2023: 4; 2024: 3; 2025: 2

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Year-by-year records

Vinfast VF 8 model-year comparison
Model year	Complaints	Recalls	Change in recalls
2022	0	1	Not available
2023	40	4	+3
2024	17	3	-1
2025	5	2	-1

Recall history

4 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) · Model years: 2022, 2023, 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 ↗

23V355000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

Reported: 2023-05-18 (May 18, 2023) · Model years: 2023

VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2023 VF8 vehicles. A software error may cause the multifunction head unit (MHU) display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: VinFast will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600. VinFast's number for this recall is VPAC-74.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

24V933000 · Air Bags

Reported: 2024-12-17 (December 17, 2024) · Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025

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) · Model years: 2023, 2024, 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 ↗

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Data completeness

62 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

14.5%Usable mileage9 / 62 records

100.0%Valid incident date62 / 62 records

100.0%Valid filing date62 / 62 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates62 / 62 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

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Component complaint heatmap
Component	2022	2023	2024	2025
Steering	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1230.0% ODI 11579510 At early morning 6am, the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems malfunction cant detect the lane on the highway. while traveling the car suddenly steering randomly and almost cause a accident twice, before i have time to turn off the system. Look up ODI 11579510 at NHTSA ↗	423.5% ODI 11592990 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… Look up ODI 11592990 at NHTSA ↗	240.0% ODI 11706620 · 1 mi 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 Campa… Look up ODI 11706620 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1025.0% ODI 11578579 Driving 80+ car suddenly loses power . Says electrical system fault and coolant fault. Stranded on freeway in fast lane. Takes 9 resets and 1hr before car goes back to nirmal Look up ODI 11578579 at NHTSA ↗	317.6% ODI 11631402 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. Look up ODI 11631402 at NHTSA ↗	240.0% ODI 11647857 See attached document for complaint Look up ODI 11647857 at NHTSA ↗
Lane Departure: Assist	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1127.5% ODI 11579510 At early morning 6am, the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems malfunction cant detect the lane on the highway. while traveling the car suddenly steering randomly and almost cause a accident twice, before i have time to turn off the system. Look up ODI 11579510 at NHTSA ↗	317.6% ODI 11592990 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… Look up ODI 11592990 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 11721891 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 anymor… Look up ODI 11721891 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	410.0% ODI 11585394 Front collision sensors and lane keeping sensor do not work in direct sunlight. For 2 hours in the morning and two hours at dusk. Sensors are behind rear view mirror and they do not work when sun is at eye level. Look up ODI 11585394 at NHTSA ↗	317.6% ODI 11635674 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… Look up ODI 11635674 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	512.5% ODI 11576667 I was driving on the highway 87 California from the south to the north. After I changed to the furthest left lane and stay within the lane completely. I started to turn on ADAS system, as I was adjusting the desired speed, I felt the car was speeding up too much to reach my speed set up, so I decided to step on the brake to slow down the car. Right when I step on the brake, I heard a loud noise from the car, which I strongly believe the car was experiencing the conflicting command within its software. On one hand, the car ADAS want to speed up… Look up ODI 11576667 at NHTSA ↗	15.9% ODI 11635674 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… Look up ODI 11635674 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Lane Departure	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	37.5% ODI 11697753 · 5 mi 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 function as intended. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, after the vehicle was c… Look up ODI 11697753 at NHTSA ↗	15.9% ODI 11631592 · 1,100 mi 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… Look up ODI 11631592 at NHTSA ↗	240.0% ODI 11698277 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. Look up ODI 11698277 at NHTSA ↗
Lane Departure: Warning	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	615.0% ODI 11579510 At early morning 6am, the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems malfunction cant detect the lane on the highway. while traveling the car suddenly steering randomly and almost cause a accident twice, before i have time to turn off the system. Look up ODI 11579510 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	37.5% ODI 11531496 First time was end of May and the car went into park while driving down the road and stayed stuck in park. Could not change gears. Eventually the entire car shut down and even hazard lights did not work. Second time I was parked at my office and when I got back to my car, it again would not shift out of park. It would not move into any gear. Look up ODI 11531496 at NHTSA ↗	317.6% ODI 11631376 Car was in park and shifted by itself in Neutral which caused it to roll back Look up ODI 11631376 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Steering	Too few reports for a range	701 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11585817 · 1,400 mi The contact owned a 2023 VINFAST VF 8. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the steering wheel automatically maneuvered to the right direction, however, the contact was able to regain control of the steering wheel and maneuvered into the correct lane. The contact stated that the failure recurred where the lane assist was turned on by default and it would automatically move the steering wheel. On another occasion, the contact stated that a coworker was driving at unknown speeds with his family, the vehicle crashed into a pole… Look up ODI 11585817 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11706620 · 1 mi 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 Campa… Look up ODI 11706620 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	3 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11697753 · 5 mi 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 function as intended. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, after the vehicle was c… Look up ODI 11697753 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11706620 · 1 mi 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 Campa… Look up ODI 11706620 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	Too few reports for a range	8,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11692362 · 8,000 mi 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 residences, and the vehicle stopped. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injury sustained. No police report was filed. Additionally, the contact stated … Look up ODI 11692362 at NHTSA ↗
Lane Departure	Too few reports for a range	5 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 11697753 · 5 mi 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 function as intended. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, after the vehicle was c… Look up ODI 11697753 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11631592 · 1,100 mi 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… Look up ODI 11631592 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11706620 · 1 mi 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 Campa… Look up ODI 11706620 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	5	None	ODI 11618226 When regenerative braking is active brake lights do not turn on causing vehicles behind you to come extremely close. The vehicle has extremely strong regenerative breaking. That should activate the brake lights. Look up ODI 11618226 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11618228 When do you go does not detect lanes violently moves the steering wheel to try to maneuver you back into a lane. I’m constantly turning this feature off because it has posed a risk of crash on multiple occasions Look up ODI 11618228 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11621307 On [XXX], [XXX] both my daughter and I were driving on [XXX] going East by [XXX] . We were rear ended by a driver under the influence. Upon impact the driver front seat and passenger front seat reclined down. We are unaware if this is a safety issue. However, we feel that we sustained additional injuries because of the seats reclining . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Look up ODI 11621307 at NHTSA ↗
2024-11	1	None	ODI 11626939 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… Look up ODI 11626939 at NHTSA ↗
2024-12	3	24V933000	ODI 11631376 Car was in park and shifted by itself in Neutral which caused it to roll back Look up ODI 11631376 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11631402 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. Look up ODI 11631402 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11631592 · 1,100 mi 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… Look up ODI 11631592 at NHTSA ↗
2025-01	2	None	ODI 11637988 I had several alert messages for weeks and after a service call, they told me that they were no issue. with all this alert messages it is impossible to let my Daughter driving the car. it is too risky. Look up ODI 11637988 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11635674 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… Look up ODI 11635674 at NHTSA ↗
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	3	None	ODI 11648402 · 3,391 mi The contact owned a 2023 Vinfast VF8. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, another vehicle driving on the opposite side of the road aggressively proceeded into the front passenger side, causing a t t-boned collision. The impact caused the other vehicle to be pushed back to the opposite side of the road. The contact's vehicle then veered to the right and crashed into two more vehicles that were parked. The vehicle then came to a stop after the crash. No warning lights illuminated. The driver’s and passenger’s side air bags did not de… Look up ODI 11648402 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11647254 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 Look up ODI 11647254 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11647857 See attached document for complaint Look up ODI 11647857 at NHTSA ↗
2025-04	3	None	ODI 11655005 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 was in the dealer twice for this problem. The first time they put updated brake pads on the vehicle and let me know that the original pads were too thi… Look up ODI 11655005 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11654609 · 1,000 mi The contact owns a 2024 Vinfast VF8. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an excessive squeaking sound coming from the front suspension. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 1,000. Look up ODI 11654609 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11657053 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. But many times I'm changing lanes and the signal is not on. Therefore it could cause a collision with another vehicle. Look up ODI 11657053 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	2	None	ODI 11677120 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. Look up ODI 11677120 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11677372 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 persistent. Look up ODI 11677372 at NHTSA ↗
2025-08	2	25V559000	ODI 11678374 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. Look up ODI 11678374 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11678395 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 that, it is not possible to put the transmission back into drive or reverse, only neutral or park. VF8 Black experienced this problem first on [XXX]. W… Look up ODI 11678395 at NHTSA ↗
2025-09	2	None	ODI 11685810 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 repair information. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. Look up ODI 11685810 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11689686 · 7,500 mi 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 independent mechanic, where there has not been a diagnosis as of yet. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,500. Look up ODI 11689686 at NHTSA ↗
2025-10	1	None	ODI 11692362 · 8,000 mi 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 residences, and the vehicle stopped. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injury sustained. No police report was filed. Additionally, the contact stated … Look up ODI 11692362 at NHTSA ↗
2025-11	4	None	ODI 11697753 · 5 mi 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 function as intended. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, after the vehicle was c… Look up ODI 11697753 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11700878 See attached document for complaint. Look up ODI 11700878 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11700491 See attached document for complaint. Look up ODI 11700491 at NHTSA ↗
2025-12	1	None	ODI 11706620 · 1 mi 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 Campa… Look up ODI 11706620 at NHTSA ↗
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	1	None	ODI 11714940 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 directl… Look up ODI 11714940 at NHTSA ↗
2026-03	2	None	ODI 11721543 While driving at approximately 8:00 AM in active traffic, the vehicle suddenly would not accelerate beyond approximately 20 mph. Warning messages appeared on the dashboard stating “Electric Motor Power Reduced” and “Driver Monitoring System Inoperative.” The vehicle lost normal propulsion power without warning. This occurred in the middle of the roadway and created a serious safety hazard, as I was unable to maintain the speed of surrounding traffic. Vehicles behind me had to slow abruptly, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision. The veh… Look up ODI 11721543 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11721891 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 anymor… Look up ODI 11721891 at NHTSA ↗
2026-04	2	None	ODI 11728770 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 Recall No. 25V559, involving a software update to address issues with the Lane Keeping Assist {LKA) system. The notice states that this update should take approximately five (5) hours to complete. Despite this, I have been waiting for over three months to… Look up ODI 11728770 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11734454 Car steering veered to left. Car died would not start again. Info center and 12v battery died and stopped working. Was unable to restart unsafe vehicle. Look up ODI 11734454 at NHTSA ↗
2026-05	1	None	ODI 11738679 The vehicle exhibits a severe, structural inability to retain its factory suspension and steering alignment specifications under normal driving conditions, creating a severe tire blowout and safety hazard. At approximately 8,400 miles (January 2025), the dealership documented that the alignment was heavily out of specification. At approximately 9,400 miles (February 2025), a certified third-party shop corrected the vehicle back to perfect factory specifications. Less than 9,700 miles of standard city driving later, at approximately 19,100 mile… Look up ODI 11738679 at NHTSA ↗
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	1	None	ODI 11751205 · 7,000 mi The contact owns a 2023 Vinfast VF8. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking lot, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact stated that while reversing, there was no warning light illuminated or safety features activated, causing the vehicle to crash into two other vehicles. The rear end of the vehicle was damaged. The vehicle stopped after crashing into the other vehicles. No property damage was reported. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. A Police report was … Look up ODI 11751205 at NHTSA ↗
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	1	None	ODI 11762114 2024 VinFast VF8 – Repeated Sudden Loss of Propulsion at Highway Speeds My 2024 VinFast VF8 has experienced three separate incidents of sudden loss of propulsion while being driven at highway speeds. On August 1, 2026, while traveling at approximately 80 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion. I was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The vehicle restarted after approximately 15 minutes. A “12V Battery Fault” warning was displayed. On August 2, 2026, while traveling at approximately 80 mph, the vehicle again suddenly … Look up ODI 11762114 at NHTSA ↗

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 0 complaints · 2023: 36 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	0	0	0
2023	2	31	36

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	0	0	0
2023	40	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Steering	Electrical System	Lane Departure: Assist	Vehicle Speed Control	Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control	Lane Departure	Lane Departure: Warning	Power Train
Steering	—	4 ODI 11590043 Lane keep assist feature is on by default and will try correct the steering even when it is going in straight line but one of the lane in road is missing or not vissible. This could be mainly in intersections. I also had an issue where steering wheel adjustment is not working due to communication box issue, they had to unplug and replug the wire between communication box and steering wheel. It also stopped in the middle if road saying electrical system failure with in two days of my leased car. It was in service center for 45 days and got … Look up ODI 11590043 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11734454 Car steering veered to left. Car died would not start again. Info center and 12v battery died and stopped working. Was unable to restart unsafe vehicle. Look up ODI 11734454 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11677372 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 persistent. Look up ODI 11677372 at NHTSA ↗	8 ODI 11579510 At early morning 6am, the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems malfunction cant detect the lane on the highway. while traveling the car suddenly steering randomly and almost cause a accident twice, before i have time to turn off the system. Look up ODI 11579510 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11590043 Lane keep assist feature is on by default and will try correct the steering even when it is going in straight line but one of the lane in road is missing or not vissible. This could be mainly in intersections. I also had an issue where steering wheel adjustment is not working due to communication box issue, they had to unplug and replug the wire between communication box and steering wheel. It also stopped in the middle if road saying electrical system failure with in two days of my leased car. It was in service center for 45 days and got … Look up ODI 11590043 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11593599 On June 7th, I experienced a concerning incident involving the lane-keeping assist feature in my car while driving on Pinehurst Dr. in Aptos. As I was going around a corner just after the elementary school, I had forgotten to turn off the lane assist feature. Since there is no permanent way to disable this feature, when another car approached from the opposite direction, the lane assist system kicked in aggressively. I had slightly drifted too close to the center lane, and the system forcefully jerked the steering wheel to the right. This sud… Look up ODI 11593599 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11585964 Vehicle drove into traffic cones at night when adaptive cruise engaged. Freeway was reduced to two lanes and car ignored them. Pulled to side of road and car did not go back into gear. Gave errors. Look up ODI 11585964 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11614384 The anti break having issues. Sterling controls having issues Supsention having issues Look up ODI 11614384 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11647254 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 Look up ODI 11647254 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11585964 Vehicle drove into traffic cones at night when adaptive cruise engaged. Freeway was reduced to two lanes and car ignored them. Pulled to side of road and car did not go back into gear. Gave errors. Look up ODI 11585964 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11706620 · 1 mi 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 Campa… Look up ODI 11706620 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 11579510 At early morning 6am, the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems malfunction cant detect the lane on the highway. while traveling the car suddenly steering randomly and almost cause a accident twice, before i have time to turn off the system. Look up ODI 11579510 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11593599 On June 7th, I experienced a concerning incident involving the lane-keeping assist feature in my car while driving on Pinehurst Dr. in Aptos. As I was going around a corner just after the elementary school, I had forgotten to turn off the lane assist feature. Since there is no permanent way to disable this feature, when another car approached from the opposite direction, the lane assist system kicked in aggressively. I had slightly drifted too close to the center lane, and the system forcefully jerked the steering wheel to the right. This sud… Look up ODI 11593599 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11593922 Lane keep assist feature is on by default even with new software updates. when you merging to turning lane at intersections even with the turn signal is on, the car will try stop you merging into the turning lane. Look up ODI 11593922 at NHTSA ↗	0
Electrical System	4 ODI 11590043 Lane keep assist feature is on by default and will try correct the steering even when it is going in straight line but one of the lane in road is missing or not vissible. This could be mainly in intersections. I also had an issue where steering wheel adjustment is not working due to communication box issue, they had to unplug and replug the wire between communication box and steering wheel. It also stopped in the middle if road saying electrical system failure with in two days of my leased car. It was in service center for 45 days and got … Look up ODI 11590043 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11734454 Car steering veered to left. Car died would not start again. Info center and 12v battery died and stopped working. Was unable to restart unsafe vehicle. Look up ODI 11734454 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11677372 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 persistent. Look up ODI 11677372 at NHTSA ↗	—	2 ODI 11590043 Lane keep assist feature is on by default and will try correct the steering even when it is going in straight line but one of the lane in road is missing or not vissible. This could be mainly in intersections. I also had an issue where steering wheel adjustment is not working due to communication box issue, they had to unplug and replug the wire between communication box and steering wheel. It also stopped in the middle if road saying electrical system failure with in two days of my leased car. It was in service center for 45 days and got … Look up ODI 11590043 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11611052 I purchased my Vinfast VF8 in March 2023 as one of the first to be delivered. Unfortunately, on the first day of receiving the car, I encountered some issues. The fault sensors went off repeatedly, particularly during a rainy day. The car currently has 9600 miles on it, and it has been driven from San Diego to Irvine around 3-4 times to be serviced for issues associated with the functionality of the VF8, with one of those trips being to a repair facility in San Francisco. Issues that have been addressed include software updates, blank dri… Look up ODI 11611052 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11678374 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. Look up ODI 11678374 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11697753 · 5 mi 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 function as intended. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, after the vehicle was c… Look up ODI 11697753 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11706620 · 1 mi 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 Campa… Look up ODI 11706620 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 11721543 While driving at approximately 8:00 AM in active traffic, the vehicle suddenly would not accelerate beyond approximately 20 mph. Warning messages appeared on the dashboard stating “Electric Motor Power Reduced” and “Driver Monitoring System Inoperative.” The vehicle lost normal propulsion power without warning. This occurred in the middle of the roadway and created a serious safety hazard, as I was unable to maintain the speed of surrounding traffic. Vehicles behind me had to slow abruptly, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision. The veh… Look up ODI 11721543 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11677120 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. Look up ODI 11677120 at NHTSA ↗
Lane Departure: Assist	8 ODI 11579510 At early morning 6am, the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems malfunction cant detect the lane on the highway. while traveling the car suddenly steering randomly and almost cause a accident twice, before i have time to turn off the system. Look up ODI 11579510 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11590043 Lane keep assist feature is on by default and will try correct the steering even when it is going in straight line but one of the lane in road is missing or not vissible. This could be mainly in intersections. I also had an issue where steering wheel adjustment is not working due to communication box issue, they had to unplug and replug the wire between communication box and steering wheel. It also stopped in the middle if road saying electrical system failure with in two days of my leased car. It was in service center for 45 days and got … Look up ODI 11590043 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11593599 On June 7th, I experienced a concerning incident involving the lane-keeping assist feature in my car while driving on Pinehurst Dr. in Aptos. As I was going around a corner just after the elementary school, I had forgotten to turn off the lane assist feature. Since there is no permanent way to disable this feature, when another car approached from the opposite direction, the lane assist system kicked in aggressively. I had slightly drifted too close to the center lane, and the system forcefully jerked the steering wheel to the right. This sud… Look up ODI 11593599 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11590043 Lane keep assist feature is on by default and will try correct the steering even when it is going in straight line but one of the lane in road is missing or not vissible. This could be mainly in intersections. I also had an issue where steering wheel adjustment is not working due to communication box issue, they had to unplug and replug the wire between communication box and steering wheel. It also stopped in the middle if road saying electrical system failure with in two days of my leased car. It was in service center for 45 days and got … Look up ODI 11590043 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11611052 I purchased my Vinfast VF8 in March 2023 as one of the first to be delivered. Unfortunately, on the first day of receiving the car, I encountered some issues. The fault sensors went off repeatedly, particularly during a rainy day. The car currently has 9600 miles on it, and it has been driven from San Diego to Irvine around 3-4 times to be serviced for issues associated with the functionality of the VF8, with one of those trips being to a repair facility in San Francisco. Issues that have been addressed include software updates, blank dri… Look up ODI 11611052 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 11647254 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 Look up ODI 11647254 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	4 ODI 11579510 At early morning 6am, the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems malfunction cant detect the lane on the highway. while traveling the car suddenly steering randomly and almost cause a accident twice, before i have time to turn off the system. Look up ODI 11579510 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11589119 1) Forward collision detection doesn't work. Very rarely screen shows a pop up, but never applies automatic brakes. Especially when we were in traffic and if vehicle infrant suddenly stops. ..then it doesn't detect the forward stopped objects and fail to apply breaks 2) we need to push break paddle hard to stop the vehicle completely when car is below 10Mil/hrs speed . It feels like at lower speeds break paddle doesn't work. 3) The lane keeping assistant never worked. 4) Sometimes a car drags to one side of the traffic even when it is goin… Look up ODI 11589119 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11593599 On June 7th, I experienced a concerning incident involving the lane-keeping assist feature in my car while driving on Pinehurst Dr. in Aptos. As I was going around a corner just after the elementary school, I had forgotten to turn off the lane assist feature. Since there is no permanent way to disable this feature, when another car approached from the opposite direction, the lane assist system kicked in aggressively. I had slightly drifted too close to the center lane, and the system forcefully jerked the steering wheel to the right. This sud… Look up ODI 11593599 at NHTSA ↗	0
Vehicle Speed Control	3 ODI 11585964 Vehicle drove into traffic cones at night when adaptive cruise engaged. Freeway was reduced to two lanes and car ignored them. Pulled to side of road and car did not go back into gear. Gave errors. Look up ODI 11585964 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11614384 The anti break having issues. Sterling controls having issues Supsention having issues Look up ODI 11614384 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11647254 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 Look up ODI 11647254 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11647254 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 Look up ODI 11647254 at NHTSA ↗	—	3 ODI 11585394 Front collision sensors and lane keeping sensor do not work in direct sunlight. For 2 hours in the morning and two hours at dusk. Sensors are behind rear view mirror and they do not work when sun is at eye level. Look up ODI 11585394 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11585964 Vehicle drove into traffic cones at night when adaptive cruise engaged. Freeway was reduced to two lanes and car ignored them. Pulled to side of road and car did not go back into gear. Gave errors. Look up ODI 11585964 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11635674 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… Look up ODI 11635674 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control	1 ODI 11585964 Vehicle drove into traffic cones at night when adaptive cruise engaged. Freeway was reduced to two lanes and car ignored them. Pulled to side of road and car did not go back into gear. Gave errors. Look up ODI 11585964 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11678374 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. Look up ODI 11678374 at NHTSA ↗	0	3 ODI 11585394 Front collision sensors and lane keeping sensor do not work in direct sunlight. For 2 hours in the morning and two hours at dusk. Sensors are behind rear view mirror and they do not work when sun is at eye level. Look up ODI 11585394 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11585964 Vehicle drove into traffic cones at night when adaptive cruise engaged. Freeway was reduced to two lanes and car ignored them. Pulled to side of road and car did not go back into gear. Gave errors. Look up ODI 11585964 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11635674 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… Look up ODI 11635674 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	1 ODI 11589132 As per the technical specifications, The VF8 car must adhere collision safety features. But actually when we drive the car on freeways, State highways, and internal roads, these safely features never worked for me. Kindly refer the attached technical feature documents so called supported features by the manufacturer. Look up ODI 11589132 at NHTSA ↗	0
Lane Departure	1 ODI 11706620 · 1 mi 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 Campa… Look up ODI 11706620 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11697753 · 5 mi 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 function as intended. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, after the vehicle was c… Look up ODI 11697753 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11706620 · 1 mi 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 Campa… Look up ODI 11706620 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	0	0
Lane Departure: Warning	4 ODI 11579510 At early morning 6am, the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems malfunction cant detect the lane on the highway. while traveling the car suddenly steering randomly and almost cause a accident twice, before i have time to turn off the system. Look up ODI 11579510 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11593599 On June 7th, I experienced a concerning incident involving the lane-keeping assist feature in my car while driving on Pinehurst Dr. in Aptos. As I was going around a corner just after the elementary school, I had forgotten to turn off the lane assist feature. Since there is no permanent way to disable this feature, when another car approached from the opposite direction, the lane assist system kicked in aggressively. I had slightly drifted too close to the center lane, and the system forcefully jerked the steering wheel to the right. This sud… Look up ODI 11593599 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11593922 Lane keep assist feature is on by default even with new software updates. when you merging to turning lane at intersections even with the turn signal is on, the car will try stop you merging into the turning lane. Look up ODI 11593922 at NHTSA ↗	0	4 ODI 11579510 At early morning 6am, the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems malfunction cant detect the lane on the highway. while traveling the car suddenly steering randomly and almost cause a accident twice, before i have time to turn off the system. Look up ODI 11579510 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11589119 1) Forward collision detection doesn't work. Very rarely screen shows a pop up, but never applies automatic brakes. Especially when we were in traffic and if vehicle infrant suddenly stops. ..then it doesn't detect the forward stopped objects and fail to apply breaks 2) we need to push break paddle hard to stop the vehicle completely when car is below 10Mil/hrs speed . It feels like at lower speeds break paddle doesn't work. 3) The lane keeping assistant never worked. 4) Sometimes a car drags to one side of the traffic even when it is goin… Look up ODI 11589119 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11593599 On June 7th, I experienced a concerning incident involving the lane-keeping assist feature in my car while driving on Pinehurst Dr. in Aptos. As I was going around a corner just after the elementary school, I had forgotten to turn off the lane assist feature. Since there is no permanent way to disable this feature, when another car approached from the opposite direction, the lane assist system kicked in aggressively. I had slightly drifted too close to the center lane, and the system forcefully jerked the steering wheel to the right. This sud… Look up ODI 11593599 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11589132 As per the technical specifications, The VF8 car must adhere collision safety features. But actually when we drive the car on freeways, State highways, and internal roads, these safely features never worked for me. Kindly refer the attached technical feature documents so called supported features by the manufacturer. Look up ODI 11589132 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0
Power Train	0	2 ODI 11721543 While driving at approximately 8:00 AM in active traffic, the vehicle suddenly would not accelerate beyond approximately 20 mph. Warning messages appeared on the dashboard stating “Electric Motor Power Reduced” and “Driver Monitoring System Inoperative.” The vehicle lost normal propulsion power without warning. This occurred in the middle of the roadway and created a serious safety hazard, as I was unable to maintain the speed of surrounding traffic. Vehicles behind me had to slow abruptly, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision. The veh… Look up ODI 11721543 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11677120 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. Look up ODI 11677120 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

5 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

8 mentions · 12.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 3,391 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 11607139

The lane assist feature repeatedly comes on randomly and has almost caused several accidents while I was driving. Specifically, I was driving on the freeway today in moderate traffic and the emergency lane assist warning flashes on and the car begins to jerk the steering wheel. It caused me to try to correct this and almost caused my hitting the car next to me. There are warning lights that repeatedly just come on without there actually being an issue. The roll back feature works randomly and has almost caused me to hit the car behind me. I hav…

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ODI 11648402 · 3,391 mi

The contact owned a 2023 Vinfast VF8. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, another vehicle driving on the opposite side of the road aggressively proceeded into the front passenger side, causing a t t-boned collision. The impact caused the other vehicle to be pushed back to the opposite side of the road. The contact's vehicle then veered to the right and crashed into two more vehicles that were parked. The vehicle then came to a stop after the crash. No warning lights illuminated. The driver’s and passenger’s side air bags did not de…

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ODI 11685810

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 repair information. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

7 mentions · 11.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 553 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11592279

The line keeping assist system keeps on jerking the car into traffic

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ODI 11593599

On June 7th, I experienced a concerning incident involving the lane-keeping assist feature in my car while driving on Pinehurst Dr. in Aptos. As I was going around a corner just after the elementary school, I had forgotten to turn off the lane assist feature. Since there is no permanent way to disable this feature, when another car approached from the opposite direction, the lane assist system kicked in aggressively. I had slightly drifted too close to the center lane, and the system forcefully jerked the steering wheel to the right. This sud…

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ODI 11607139

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Matching rule

Brake response concerns

2 mentions · 3.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 8,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11626939

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…

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ODI 11692362 · 8,000 mi

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 residences, and the vehicle stopped. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injury sustained. No police report was filed. Additionally, the contact stated …

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Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 1.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11734454

Car steering veered to left. Car died would not start again. Info center and 12v battery died and stopped working. Was unable to restart unsafe vehicle.

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Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 1.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 1 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11706620 · 1 mi

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 Campa…

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\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b