The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V933000·Announced 2024-12-17

2024 VinFast VF8 vehicles recalled for center air bag deployment risk

VinFast is recalling 2023–2025 VF8 vehicles because the center air bag in the driver's seat may deploy improperly during a side impact crash and strike the driver's arm, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source describes a risk-of-harm safety defect (improper air bag deployment during crash that can strike the driver) with no reported injuries or deaths explicitly stated. This fits the rubric criterion for High: "risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported."

Plain-English summary

VinFast Auto, LLC 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, increasing the risk of injury.

Approximately 4,888 vehicles are affected. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 23, 2025.

Dealers will replace the center air bag free of charge. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600 for service appointments. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VINFAST VF 8
Brand
VINFAST
Manufacturer
VinFast Auto, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag System
Hazard
Affected units
4,888

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VF 8

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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