diff --git a/selfdrive/pandad.py b/selfdrive/pandad.py
index 8f6b6ebe1..b0d2cf73f 100755
--- a/selfdrive/pandad.py
+++ b/selfdrive/pandad.py
@@ -108,6 +108,8 @@ def update_panda():
     cloudlog.info("Version mismatch after flashing, exiting")
     raise AssertionError
 
+  cloudlog.info("Resetting panda")
+  panda.reset()
 
 def main():
   set_panda_power()