2023-2025 VinFast VF 8 Automatic Steering Recall (25V559)
VinFast Auto, LLC · 6,314 vehicles · Reported August 28, 2025
VinFast Auto, LLC is recalling 6,314 2023-2025 VinFast VF 8 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. A steering wheel that moves unexpectedly may increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V559 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V559000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | VPAC-379 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | August 28, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | VinFast Auto, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2023-2025 VinFast VF 8 |
| Units affected | 6,314 |
| Component | Lane Departure > Lane Keep > Automatic Steering |
| Safety risk | A steering wheel that moves unexpectedly may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2025 VinFast VF 8 in recall 25V559?
The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) may activate during wide turns, causing unexpected steering wheel movements that are difficult for the driver to override.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2025 VF 8 with recall 25V559?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A steering wheel that moves unexpectedly may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A steering wheel that moves unexpectedly may increase the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your VF 8 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the automatic steering, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V559?
Recall 25V559 covers 6,314 vehicles: 2023-2025 VinFast VF 8.
NHTSA lists 6,314 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 automatic steering recall?
Yes. VinFast will update the ADAS software, free of charge.
VinFast will update the ADAS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600.
Manufacturer recall number: VPAC-379.
When was recall 25V559 announced?
VinFast Auto, LLC reported recall 25V559 to NHTSA on August 28, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 27, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 23, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| August 28, 2025 | VinFast Auto, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V559000. |
| October 27, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 13 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 25V559?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V559 is open on your VF 8, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V559000 is open on your VF 8, it will be listed there, along with VinFast recall number VPAC-379. You can also ask any VinFast dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should VF 8 owners do about recall 25V559?
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 25V559000 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.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the automatic steering happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- 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, 13 of them about the driver assistance.
Since recall 25V559 was reported on August 28, 2025, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the driver assistance on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the driver assistance and were received on or after August 28, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related driver assistance issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 62 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 13 of them involve the driver assistance. 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, 7 about the driver assistance
- 2024 VinFast VF 8: 17 complaints in total, 4 about the driver assistance
- 2025 VinFast VF 8: 5 complaints in total, 2 about the driver assistance
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2025 Vinfast VF8. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V559000 (Lane Departure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2025 VinFast VF 8 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11698277, filed November 7, 2025
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.
2025 VinFast VF 8 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11706620, filed December 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Vinfast VF8. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Lane Assist feature constantly jerked the vehicle back to the center of the lane. The contact stated that the safety feature was very sensitive and was active upon the slightest drift.
2024 VinFast VF 8 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11631592, filed December 19, 2024
Can recall 25V559 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)).
Driver assistance systems such as automatic emergency braking, lane keeping and adaptive cruise rely on software and sensors. Phantom braking or a system that shuts off can be dangerous, and these complaints often return after an update.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023-2025 VinFast VF 8 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the VF 8 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to 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 25V559
Did the recall 25V559 fix work?
Since recall 25V559 was reported on August 28, 2025, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the driver assistance on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed October 27, 2025.
Is the 25V559000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my VF 8 is part of recall 25V559000?
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.
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 25V559000 (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.