2023 Vinfast VF 8: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 at 80–87 MPGe combined with 191–207 miles of EPA-rated range across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 40 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
4
EPA combined MPGe
80–87
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Vinfast dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2023 Vinfast VF 8 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2023 Vinfast VF 8, newest first.
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.
Risk
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.
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.
Risk
An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles. 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.
Remedy
VinFast will replace the air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2024. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600. VinFast's number for this recall is VPAC-291.
VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2023 VF8 vehicles. 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.
Remedy
VinFast will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600. VinFast's number for this recall is VPAC-74.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2023 Vinfast VF 8 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2023 Vinfast VF 8 crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2023 Vinfast VF 8 owner complaints
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Vinfast VF 8, most recently on Jul 17, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 injured people and 4 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2023 Vinfast VF 8 complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Steering
12
Lane departure: Assist
11
Electrical system
10
Lane departure: Warning
6
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control
