No, lift kits exceeding 6 inches are illegal in Vietnam under Ministry of Transport (MoT) Circular 31/2016/TT-BGTVT, which caps suspension modifications at 3% of original height. The 2026 draft decree on vehicle safety further tightens enforcement, mandating inspections by provincial transport departments. Non-compliance risks fines up to ₫50 million ($2,100) and mandatory reversion to factory specs.
Key Regulations for Lift Kits Over 6 Inches in Vietnam
- Height Limits: MoT Circular 31/2016 prohibits lift kits exceeding 3% of a vehicle’s original suspension height, effectively banning lifts over 6 inches on most passenger vehicles.
- Inspection Mandates: Provincial Transport Departments (Sở Giao thông Vận tải) must verify compliance during annual technical inspections, with 2026 reforms enabling real-time digital checks via vehicle registration databases.
- Penalties: Violations trigger fines under Decree 100/2019/ND-CP (up to ₫50 million) and forced removal of modifications, with repeat offenses leading to registration suspension.