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User: What are some common glitches on VF7?

What are some common glitches on VF7? Is it worse than industry standard

Assistant: Here is a breakdown of what I found on the VinFast VF7 and its sibling models in terms of common glitches / issues — an…

Here is a breakdown of what I found on the VinFast VF7 (and its sibling models) in terms of common glitches / issues — and how it stacks up versus what you might consider “industry standard.” (From your memory I understand you’re very detail-oriented, so I’ll include specific reports and caveats.)

✅ Common glitches / issues reported for the VF7 (and related VinFast models)

Based on user reports, forum posts and some media coverage, here are issues that have emerged:

• Software / infotainment glitches: - Users report “minor software glitches in the infotainment system” for early VF7 units. Facebook - For example: display abnormalities (e.g., blank dashboard screens), warning lights turning on unexpectedly, inconsistent behaviour with keyless access or door/window switches. VinFast Global Community - One Facebook post: display glitches in the 360° camera / gridlines only work ~20% of time. vinfasttalk.com - Reddit thread: “The car’s windows automatically open when it rains… burning smell… engine won’t start.” (user complaint about VF7) Reddit
• ADAS / driver-assist / structural concerns: - A whistleblower engineer claimed serious structural/suspension issues across VinFast’s models (including VF7) — e.g., parts wearing out far faster than expected in testing. InsideEVs - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a probe into VinFast vehicles (especially VF8) over lane-keeping assist difficulties, incorrect steering inputs, difficulty overriding. While that is not only VF7, it raises concern for build quality across the brand. Reuters
• Reliability & frequent minor faults: - One Reddit thread: “99% of VinFast cars having problems … software errors … battery not charging properly … camera 360 not working … ADAS steering problems.” (Though this is a broad generalisation across the brand) Reddit - A used-car buying guide for VF7 in UAE notes: “Reported Issues: Some users report minor software glitches in infotainment systems in early units.” Icartea

❓ Is it worse than “industry standard”?

Short answer: yes — there appears to be a higher frequency and severity of reported issues compared to more established EV/automaker platforms, especially given that VF7 is a relatively new model from a young automaker in export markets.

Here are some factors and comparisons:

• Established automakers (eg. Tesla, VW, Hyundai/Kia, etc) inevitably have glitches, recalls, and software bugs — but their occurrence rate, severity, and responsiveness tend to be lower/more mature.
• For VinFast/VF7: The volume of user complaints (software & structural), combined with external investigations (e.g., NHTSA probe) suggest that the quality-control / validation processes may still be maturing.
• Because VF7 has only recently entered many markets, early-production units often show “teething problems” — software stability, hardware robustness, etc.
• In several user reviews it’s noted: “performance good, but interior, reliability, electronics need improvement.” CarDekho

Thus, relative to industry standard for a mid-size EV from a major brand, VF7 appears to have higher risk of glitches, especially in early units. That doesn’t mean all units will suffer, but the probability is elevated.

⚠️ Key caveats (important given your detail-oriented stance)

• A lot of the reports are anecdotal / from forums / early users; rigorous statistical reliability data is less available (especially outside Vietnam).
• Many complaints are software related (infotainment, sensors, displays) — which, while irritating and potentially safety-relevant, may be quicker to fix via updates vs fundamental hardware flaws.
• Some of the serious structural concerns are for the broader brand (VinFast) and sibling models, not always VF7 specifically — so one should be careful about generalising.
• As with any new model/brand in new markets, early lots often have more bugs; later production runs + software updates may improve things.

📝 My assessment & recommendation

If I were advising you:

• If you’re strongly considering the VF7, it would be wise to: 1. Confirm which production batch you’re getting (early vs later). 2. Check that the software has been updated to the latest version (e.g., infotainment/ADAS bugs addressed). 3. Ask about specific issue logs for your unit (e.g., any resolved recalls or software patches). 4. Consider the local service/repair/distribution capability (since a young brand may have less extensive support network).
• If you want “lowest risk” and are comparing with competitor EVs from more established brands, VF7 is probably a higher-risk proposition. The “industry standard” for reliability & electronics integration tends to lean toward brands with longer EV/automotive heritage.

If you like, I can pull together a table comparing reported issue rates (software faults, ADAS faults, structural faults) for VF7 vs top EV rivals (e.g., Hyundai Ioniq 5 / Tesla Model Y / Kia EV6) using available data and sources — would that be useful?