In my opinion, recalls do often indicate low-quality engineering or manufacturing. Engineer it correctly. Manufacture it correctly. And assemble it correctly.

It’s the least they could do for how much vehicles cost.

If there is a recall, SOMETHING was certainly “low quality”. Even if that was due to the torque wrench and/or lock-tight that they used to put the nut on a pinion shaft.

I mean, it depends on who issued it and what the recall is addressing. Context is important. A recall for software isn’t necessarily concerning, but one for a design flaw in an essential component definitely is

KIA/Hyundai in the background like 👀

Well it inspires less confidence in a brand if recalls are very common (Hyundai).

BMW Recalls: terrible quality, never buy they always have so many recalls

Toyota recalls: oh they care so much about the customers, they know there are problems and want to fix them