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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 24V933📅 Dec 18, 2024

2023–2025 Vinfast VF 8 recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

An air bag that strikes the driver increases the risk of injury.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
24V933000
Manufacturer
VinFast Auto, LLC
Vehicles affected
4,888
Component
AIR BAGS
Owner phone
1-833-503-0600
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 23, 2025
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 24V933 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V933?

2023–2025 Vinfast VF 8. 4,888 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Vinfast dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-833-503-0600.