2023 Vinfast VF 8 problems & reliability
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Vinfast VF 8, alongside 4 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (5 injured, 4 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure → | 17 | 43% |
| Steering → | 12 | 30% |
| Electrical System → | 10 | 25% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 10 | 25% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 10% |
| Suspension | 4 | 10% |
| Engine | 3 | 8% |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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 Speed Control · filed Jul 17, 2026
“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…”
Wheels · filed May 19, 2026
“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.”
Electrical System · filed Apr 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Lane Keep Assist System
Preliminary Evaluation PE24025 · opened Sep 10, 2024 · closed Oct 21, 2025
Technical service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Vinfast VF 8.
Battery chiller O-ring replacement & AC compressor oil addition.
8-23-GL-00-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 7, 2023
Active Grille Shutter [AGS] pigtail wiring harness rework.
8-23-GL-00-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 7, 2023
Rework on coolant hoses for cabin cooling performance increase.
8-23-NA-35-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 7, 2023
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2023 Vinfast VF 8 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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