2025 VinFast VF 8
Electric Special purpose
The 2025 VinFast VF 8 is sold in the U.S. as a electric special purpose with 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the VF 8 Eco, is EPA-rated at 256 miles with 73 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 5 complaints, most often about electrical system.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF 8 Plus | Electric | AWD | 260 and 300 kW ACPM 3-Phase | 73 | 80 | 76 MPGe | 235 mi | 44.3 | 12 h | $1,000 |
| VF 8 Eco | Electric | AWD | 260 and 300 kW ACPM 3-Phase | 77 | 69 | 73 MPGe | 256 mi | 46.2 | 12 h | $1,050 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (2)
Lane Departure
highProblem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags
highProblem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints filed
1 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2025: 3 · 2026: 2
Most-cited components
- Electrical System — 3
- Lane Departure — 3
- Steering — 2
- Suspension — 1
- Unknown Or Other — 1
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
NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other VF 8 model years
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 (ids 49087, 49086). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.