Model year
2025 Vinfast VF 8
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 6 complaints for the 2025 Vinfast VF 8 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), LANE DEPARTURE (2), STEERING (2). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 73–76 MPGe combined and 44.3–46.2 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,000–$1,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
25V559000 · Aug 28, 2025
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING
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.
24V933000 · Dec 17, 2024
AIR BAGS
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.
Complaints
6 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF 8 Eco · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 77 | 69 | 73 | 46.2 | 256 | $1,050 |
| VF 8 Plus · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 73 | 80 | 76 | 44.3 | 235 | $1,000 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2025 Vinfast VF 8 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.