2023 Vinfast VF 8 driver assistance problems

The 2023 Vinfast VF 8 has 35 driver assistance complaints filed with NHTSA — 41% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

Driver Assistance complaints

41%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Driver Assistance complaints by year

VF 8 driver assistance complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V559000Driver AssistanceAugust 28, 2025 · 6,314 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A steering wheel that moves unexpectedly may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

What owners report

“Got my car back from service a couple months ago and it is still performing with errors. While driving in a specific lane on the freeway the car would try to pull my steering wheel to the other lane. VinFast stated an update is all is needed and the problem still is occurring. This car is…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · October 28, 2024

Common questions

How many driver assistance complaints does the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 have?

NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 driver assistance — 41% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 driver assistance?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the driver assistance: 25V559000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.