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2024 VinFast VF 8

Electric
Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
76 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA17
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
EV rangebest configuration, EPA207 mi
20272025202420232022

The 2024 VinFast VF 8 is sold in the U.S. as a electric special purpose with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The EPA did not publish a separate 2024 certification; fuel-economy figures below are carried over from the 2023 listing. Its longest-range version, the VF 8 Eco, is EPA-rated at 207 miles with 87 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 17 complaints, most often about the steering. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
VF 8 EcoElectricAWD130 and 130 kW ACPM 3-Phase898587 MPGe207 mi38.612 h$850
VF 8 PlusElectricAWD150 and 150 kW ACPM 3-Phase827880 MPGe191 mi42.012 h$950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 47004, 47005. Figures carried over from the 2023 EPA listing; no separate 2024 certification was published.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Lane Departure

VPAC-379
6,314 vehicles
ProblemVinFast 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.RiskA steering wheel that moves unexpectedly may increase the risk of a crash.FixVinFast 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V559000reported Aug 28, 2025VinFast Auto, LLC
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Air Bags

4,888 vehicles
ProblemVinFast 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.RiskAn air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V933000reported Dec 17, 2024VinFast Auto, LLC
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Air Bags

VPAC-291
225 vehicles
ProblemVinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles. Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags.RiskInactive ignitors can prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.FixVinFast 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V369000reported May 24, 2024VinFast Auto, LLC

NHTSA defect investigations

Lane Departure — Lane Keep Assist System closed

On September 10, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 24025 to assess allegations of lane departures with the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) system engaged in Model Year (MY) 2023 through 2024 VinFast VF8 vehicles. The reports further alleged that the system exhibited difficulty detecting lanes on the roadway and, under certain conditions, provided improper steering inputs that resulted in an inconsistent control effort required by the driver, potentially elevating the risk of a crash or injury. To date, ODI has received a total of 17 related Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) of the LKA system in the subject vehicles. As a part of the investigation, NHT

Opened Sep 10, 2024 · closed Oct 21, 2025 · action PE24025

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
17complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 6 · 2025: 10 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Steering5
Lane Departure4
Power Train3
Electrical System3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Visibility/Wiper2

What owners describe

“The contact leased a 2024 VINFAST VF 8. The contact stated that upon pulling into the driveway with the rear wheels of the vehicle on the side of the roadway, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The driver swerved and avoided the residence, and the vehicle crashed into a flowerpot. …”Oct 9, 2025 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA owner report
“The contact's wife owns a 2024 VinFast VF8. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot, attempting to park, and the brake was depressed, the vehicle kept moving. The vehicle collided with two other vehicles and then came to a stop. The contact stated that there were no injuries sustained, and medical attent…”Sep 25, 2025 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA owner report
“We have two VinFast VF8 vehicles, one with the VIN [XXX] (VF8 Black) and one with the VIN [XXX] (VF8 White). Both vehicles experienced the same problem with the electric power train at different times. The issue manifests itself as follows: The vehicle suddenly displays a "drive train malfunction error" on the center d…”Aug 5, 2025 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★☆☆☆★★★★★★★★★★8%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other VF 8 model years

A

2027 VinFast VF 8

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2025 VinFast VF 8

2 recalls · 5 complaints

D

2023 VinFast VF 8

4 recalls · 40 complaints

A

2022 VinFast VF 8

1 recalls · 0 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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