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#BS-2023-VINVF8-62D62023 Vinfast VF 8Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 86 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 86 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
12 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.
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Top cost driver: Steering (12 reports).
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2023 Vinfast VF 8: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2023 Vinfast VF 8, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 1,400 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.
Lane Departure: Assist Issues
Lane Departure: Assist complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2023 Vinfast VF 8, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lane departure: assist-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2023 Vinfast VF 8, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Lane Departure: Warning Issues
Lane Departure: Warning complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2023 Vinfast VF 8, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lane departure: warning-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Vinfast VF 8. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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."
AIR BAGS
VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles. Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags.
AIR BAGS
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.
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING
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.
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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
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Lane Keep Assist System
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING
2023 Vinfast VF 8 vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
86
Class avg
86
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other special purpose vehicle 4wd vehicles from 2023.
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About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 86 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.
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