NHTSA Recall Data

VinFast Recalls (2021-2027)

Every recall for model year 2021 and newer · Safety warnings · California lemon law

✓ Reviewed by Jacob Shayesteh, Esq.·Updated October 2026

Recall campaigns

Do not drive / park outside

VinFast models affected

Repeat recalls

2025

Latest recall

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for model year 2021 and newer, 0 with a do-not-drive warning, 0 with a park-outside fire warning, and 0 where NHTSA’s filing shows an interim notice or no final fix on VinFast vehicles. The most common recall areas are air bags (2), driver assistance (1), electrical system (1). Find your model below, then check your VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup.

By model

Which VinFast models have recalls?

VF 8: 4 recalls

By component

What parts are recalled most on VinFast vehicles?

Recall area	Campaigns	Vehicles covered
Air Bags	2	5,113
Driver Assistance	1	6,314
Electrical System	1	999

Recall list

What are the newest VinFast recalls?

2023-2025 VinFast VF 8 Automatic Steering Recall (25V559)
August 28, 2025 · 6,314 vehicles · Driver Assistance
The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) may activate during wide turns, causing unexpected steering wheel movements that are difficult for the driver to override.
Risk: A steering wheel that moves unexpectedly may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: VinFast will update the ADAS software, free of charge.
2023-2025 VinFast VF 8 Air Bag Recall (24V933) Repeat recall
December 17, 2024 · 4,888 vehicles · Air Bags
The center air bag mounted in the driver's seat may deploy improperly during a side impact crash and strike the driver's arm.
Risk: An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the center air bag, free of charge.
2022-2024 VinFast VF 8 Air Bag Recall (24V369)
May 24, 2024 · 225 vehicles · Air Bags
Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags.
Risk: Inactive ignitors can prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: VinFast will replace the air bags, free of charge.
2023 VinFast VF 8 Instrument Cluster Recall (23V355)
May 18, 2023 · 999 vehicles · Electrical System
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."
Risk: A blank MHU display will not show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: VinFast will update the software, free of charge.

Owner reports

What are VinFast owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Model year	Complaints	Most reported components
2023	40	Steering (12), Lane Departure: Assist (11), Electrical System (10)
2024	17	Steering (4), Vehicle Speed Control (3), Power Train (3)
2025	5	Steering (2), Lane Departure (2), Electrical System (2)

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

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.
2023 VINFAST VF 8 owner, Steering, NHTSA complaint 11734454

At early morning 6am, the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems malfunction cant detect the lane on the highway. while traveling the car suddenly steering randomly and almost cause a accident twice, before i have time to turn off the system.
2023 VINFAST VF 8 owner, Lane Departure: Assist, NHTSA complaint 11579510

While driving and starting to do a turn if you get to close to the line the car will jerk the steering wheel in the direction you are turning and there has been a multiple times it's almost put my car into a concrete wall.
2024 VINFAST VF 8 owner, Steering, NHTSA complaint 11647254

Your rights

Can a VinFast recall make your car a lemon in California?

Owners of a VinFast often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 4 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VinFast recalls

How many recalls does the VinFast have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for 2021 and newer VinFast vehicles as of October 1, 2026. The newest is 25V559000, filed August 28, 2025.

How do I check my VinFast for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any authorized dealer to run it. Not every vehicle of a model year is included in each recall.

Are recall repairs free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. Ask the dealer to confirm before work begins.

Can I get a buyback for my VinFast?

Possibly, if a covered defect was not fixed in a reasonable number of attempts or the vehicle spent a long time out of service. A recall alone is not enough, but repeat repairs or a failed recall fix can support a claim.

Sources

NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recall and complaint data, accessed October 1, 2026
California Civil Code 1793.22

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