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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Airbags & Safety

VinFast Auto, LLC: Center Air Bag May Deploy Improperly

Agency Publication Date: December 17, 2024
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Summary

VinFast Auto, LLC is recalling 4,888 of its 2023-2025 VF8 vehicles because the driver's seat-mounted center air bag may not deploy correctly. During a side impact crash, this air bag could strike the driver's arm rather than providing the intended protection. Owners will receive a free replacement of the center air bag at VinFast dealerships.

Risk

The center air bag may deploy improperly during a side-impact collision, striking the driver's arm and increasing the risk of physical injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Check if your vehicle is a 2023-2025 VinFast VF8 and locate your VIN to verify its status on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600 or an authorized VinFast dealer to schedule your free repair.
  3. 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.
  4. For additional questions or to report a safety concern, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Free replacement of the center air bag component.

How to: Dealers will replace the center air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600.

Affected Products

Product: VinFast VF8 (Model Year 2023)
Part / Model:
VF8
Product: VinFast VF8 (Model Year 2024)
Part / Model:
VF8
Product: VinFast VF8 (Model Year 2025)
Part / Model:
VF8

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V933000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: VinFast Auto, LLC
Sold By: VinFast Auto, LLC; authorized dealers
Manufactured In: Vietnam
Units Affected: 4,888 vehicles(4888% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: January 23, 2025
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: February 12, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response