There are 2 owner-reported speed control & cruise complaints for the 2023 VinFast VF 8 in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The contact owns a 2023 Vinfast VF8. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking lot, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact stated that while reversing, there was no warning light illuminated or safety features activated, causing the vehicle to crash into two other vehicles. The rear end of the vehicle was damaged. The vehicle stopped after crashing into the other vehicles. No property damage was reported. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. A Police report was not filed. No injuries were reported. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
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.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Sep 8, 2026