VINFAST — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-01-30

Vinfast vehicles: software problem could cause electronic parking pawl to release

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-30
Manufacturer	VINFAST AUTO CANADA INC.
Models affected	VF 8
Model year	2023 2024 2025
Units affected	639
Defect	On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the electronic parking pawl (EPP) to be released on its own. Additionally, the electronic parking brake (EPB) wiring harness could become damaged and/or corroded. If both issues happen at the same time, the vehicle could roll away when it's parked._x000D_ A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Component	Electrical
Remedy	To reduce the safety risk, VinFast recommends parking the vehicle on a flat surface until the recall repairs have been completed. VinFast will notify owners by email and advise you to take your vehicle to a VinFast authorized service center to update the vehicle software. The service center will also inspect and repair or replace the EPB wiring harness, as necessary.
Recall number	2026-038
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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