No. This is a common transition question, especially for experienced hires.

The recruiter is usually testing whether your move is coherent and forward-looking, not assuming something is wrong.

A strong answer can explain what you learned in your current role and what you want more of in consulting.

Prepare a concise story focused on what you are moving toward, not what you dislike about your current job.

I got asked why leave before why consulting too. Didn't mean anything bad.

Forward-looking answer is safer than venting.

Recruiters ask this all the time.