The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V559000·Announced 2025-08-28

VinFast VF8 driver assistance can steer unexpectedly during wide turns

VinFast is recalling certain 2023-2025 VF8 vehicles because the Advanced Driver Assistance System may activate during wide turns, causing steering movements that are difficult for the driver to override.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the system applies unintended steering input that the source states is difficult for the driver to override, taking directional control away from the driver.

Plain-English summary

VinFast Auto, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2025 VF8 vehicles. About 6,314 units are potentially affected.

The Advanced Driver Assistance System may activate during wide turns, causing unexpected steering wheel movements that are difficult for the driver to override.

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

VinFast will update the ADAS software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 27, 2025. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VINFAST VF 8
Brand
VINFAST
Manufacturer
VinFast Auto, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Driver assistance
Hazard
Affected units
6,314

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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