2025 Vinfast VF 8 Problems
Compared with other Vinfast VF 8 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Lane departure (3 complaints, median 1 mi).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 76 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 73 city / 80 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Vinfast VF 8 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2025 Vinfast VF 8. The part named most often is lane departure, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and steering (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Lane departure complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the automatic steering filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Lane departure3 50%
- Electrical system2 33%
- Steering2 33%
- Air bags1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Seat belts1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Lane departure: “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 anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #11721891, filed 2026-03Electrical system: “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 Campaign Number: 25V559000 (Lane Departure). …”
NHTSA complaint #11706620, filed 2025-12, 1 milesSteering: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11714940, filed 2026-02Air bags: “Car suddenly went into limp mode and airbag failure warning, collision warning, and seatbelt warnings went off. Car slowed to 1 mph on a busy highway almost instantly. We could have been hit from behind and had to struggle to get the car to the shoulder from the center lane. Warnings appeared seconds before the limp mode activation. We had the car towed to Vinfast Orlando, and after a 10 day repair they had the airbag replaced, and the seatbelt sensor replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11772340, filed 2026-10Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1 and 1 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 Vinfast VF 8 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF 8 Eco AWD | Electric | single-speed | 77 | 69 | 73 MPGe | $1,050 |
| VF 8 Plus AWD | Electric | single-speed | 73 | 80 | 76 MPGe | $1,000 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V559000Aug 28, 2025Lane departure › Lane keep › Automatic steeringCovers: Vinfast VF 8 2023–2025
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.
- 24V933000Dec 17, 2024Air bagsCovers: Vinfast VF 8 2023–2025
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.
Recall details for the 2025 Vinfast VF 8 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2025 Vinfast VF 8.
Other model years of the Vinfast VF 8
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 76 MPGe | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 19 | 4,300 | 3 | 4 | — | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 40 | 2,396 | 4 | — | 87 MPGe | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Too new |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Vinfast VF 8 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2025 Vinfast VF 8 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Vinfast VF 8 is reported most often?
Lane departure is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2025 Vinfast VF 8 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How efficient is the 2025 Vinfast VF 8 according to the EPA?
The EPA rates the 2025 Vinfast VF 8 (VF 8 Plus, Electric) at 76 MPGe combined, 73 city and 80 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $1,000 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Vinfast VF 8 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1 miles and the middle half falls between 1 and 1 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.