Point is that phones and computers are constantly getting software updates, in which many bugs are patched. We don't get headlines announcing that the phones are being recalled.
Not every Tesla update is a recall, for example.
It's a good separation when an update addresses a bug - which can lead to drivability/safety issues - is classified differently than one that doesn't. And a recall makes sense, though the issue seems to be that some people associate that with deadly mechanical issues alone.
Of course, mechanical recalls happen all of the time, too, but are very often minor and/or ignorable.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2025/02/12/ios-...
- But mom, it is not a recall, it is not fair
others explain that recall has a meaning and if you read the article you will understand it is an software update for a significant issue