NHTSA Complaint #11697753 — 2023 VINFAST VF 8

The contact leased a 2023 Vinfast VF 8. 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. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the A/C failed to function as intended. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, after the vehicle was charged at the residence, the charge was drained after two days. Most recently, the driver’s side door failed to lock as intended. The contact closed the front driver’s side door; however, the door opened independently and remained ajar. The vehicle was taken to an authorized mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5.