2023 Vinfast VF 8 electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Apr 28, 2026
“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…”
filed Mar 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A software error may cause the multifunction head unit (MHU) display to go blankCampaign 23V355000 · May 18, 2023
Related service bulletins
Active Grille Shutter [AGS] pigtail wiring harness rework.
8-23-GL-00-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 7, 2023
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Vinfast VF 8
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.