{"meta":{"dataset":"known-issues","title":"Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters — VinFast","level":"make","generated":"2026-09-20","source_freshness":"2026-09-20","source":"NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, grouped by failure theme by Wrench.Pro","source_url":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","license":"CC BY 4.0 (derived data); underlying NHTSA records are US public domain","license_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/license","citation":"Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — VinFast [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues","schema_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues#schema","method_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/methodology#known-issues","fields":["year","make","make_slug","model","model_slug","cluster_id","label","component_code","complaint_count","date_range","source_complaint_count","reviewed_at","quote_1_odi","quote_1_text","quote_2_odi","quote_2_text","quote_3_odi","quote_3_text","vehicle_page","data_page"]},"rows":[{"year":2023,"make":"VinFast","make_slug":"vinfast","model":"VF 8","model_slug":"vf-8","cluster_id":"vf8-2023-adas-sensor-failure","label":"Forward collision and ADAS sensor malfunction","component_code":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2023-12-09 → 2024-08-07","source_complaint_count":40,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11585394","quote_1_text":"Front collision sensors and lane keeping sensor do not work in direct sunlight.  For 2 hours in the morning and two hours at dusk.  Sensors are behind rear view mirror and they do not work when sun is at eye level.","quote_2_odi":"11589119","quote_2_text":"Forward collision detection doesn't work. Very rarely screen shows a pop up, but never applies automatic brakes.  Especially when we were in traffic and if vehicle infrant suddenly stops. ..then it doesn't detect the forward stopped objects and fail to apply breaks","quote_3_odi":"11559294","quote_3_text":"When in heavy fog, rain, direct light to cameras or sensor the safety features become unavailable. As soon as any of the above goes away they come back. This in my opinion becomes more of a risk driving these vehicles if the safety systems do not function properly.","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/vinfast/vf-8","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/vinfast"},{"year":2023,"make":"VinFast","make_slug":"vinfast","model":"VF 8","model_slug":"vf-8","cluster_id":"vf8-2023-regen-brake-lights","label":"Brake lights inactive during regenerative braking","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2024-10-05 → 2024-10-05","source_complaint_count":40,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11618226","quote_1_text":"When regenerative braking is active brake lights do not turn on causing vehicles behind you to come extremely close. The vehicle has extremely strong regenerative breaking. That should activate the brake lights.","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/vinfast/vf-8","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/vinfast"},{"year":2023,"make":"VinFast","make_slug":"vinfast","model":"VF 8","model_slug":"vf-8","cluster_id":"vf8-2023-lka-recall-service-delay","label":"Lane keeping assist recall service access delays","component_code":"LANE DEPARTURE","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2025-11-05 → 2026-04-02","source_complaint_count":40,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11728770","quote_1_text":"I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding serious delays and lack of communication surro ding a safety recall repair for my VinFast vehicle. I received an Important Safety Recall Notice from VinFast Auto LLC regarding Recall Notice VPAC 379 / NHTSA Recall No. 25V559, involving a software update…","quote_2_odi":"11697753","quote_2_text":"The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V559000 (LANE DEPARTURE). The contact stated that while making a turn, the vehicle jerked, and the steering wheel unexpectedly became difficult to turn. In addition, the vehicle made wide turns. No warning lights were illuminated.","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/vinfast/vf-8","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/vinfast"}]}