2023-2025 VinFast VF 8 Air Bag Recall (24V933)
VinFast Auto, LLC · 4,888 vehicles · Reported December 17, 2024
VinFast Auto, LLC is recalling 4,888 2023-2025 VinFast VF 8 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. An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V933 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V933000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | Not listed |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 17, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | VinFast Auto, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2023-2025 VinFast VF 8 |
| Units affected | 4,888 |
| Component | Air Bags |
| Safety risk | An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2025 VinFast VF 8 in recall 24V933?
The center air bag mounted in the driver's seat may deploy improperly during a side impact crash and strike the driver's arm.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2025 VF 8 with recall 24V933?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the air bags.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V933?
Recall 24V933 covers 4,888 vehicles: 2023-2025 VinFast VF 8.
NHTSA lists 4,888 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2025 | VinFast | VF 8 |
What is the fix for the VF 8 air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the center air bag, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 24V933 announced?
VinFast Auto, LLC reported recall 24V933 to NHTSA on December 17, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 23, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 17, 2024 | VinFast Auto, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V933000. |
| January 23, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 21 months ago. If your VF 8 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my VF 8 is part of recall 24V933?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V933 is open on your VF 8, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023-2025 VF 8 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should VF 8 owners do about recall 24V933?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V933000 applies to your VF 8.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized VinFast dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any air bags symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are VF 8 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the air bags.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 24V933 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 62 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 VinFast VF 8: 40 complaints in total, 2 about the air bags
- 2024 VinFast VF 8: 17 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
- 2025 VinFast VF 8: 5 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
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.
2023 VinFast VF 8 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11648402, filed March 14, 2025
Vehicle drive system fault: This issue has happened to me 2x in my personal car and 1x in the loaner vehicle that Vinfast gave me. When this happens, the vehicle shuts off. You can’t put the car in drive or reverse.
2023 VinFast VF 8 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11595051, filed June 18, 2024
Can recall 24V933 make my VF 8 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
An air bag warning light that keeps coming back after a recall repair is worth documenting. Air bag defects are safety defects, and California law can require fewer repair attempts for them.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same air bags again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2023-2025 VinFast VF 8 has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V369000.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V933
Is the 24V933000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed January 23, 2025.
How do I know if my VF 8 is part of recall 24V933000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V933000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or VinFast. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.