diff --git a/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py b/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
index 4950dc21c6..9a19402195 100755
--- a/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
+++ b/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
@@ -235,9 +235,9 @@ class Controls:
       self.events.add(EventName.relayMalfunction)
     if self.sm['plan'].fcw:
       self.events.add(EventName.fcw)
-    if self.sm['model'].frameDropPerc > 1 and (not SIMULATION):
+    if self.sm['model'].frameDropPerc > 1 and not SIMULATION:
        self.events.add(EventName.modeldLagging)
-    if not self.sm.alive['frontFrame']:
+    if not self.sm.alive['frontFrame'] and not SIMULATION:
        self.events.add(EventName.cameraMalfunction)
 
     # Only allow engagement with brake pressed when stopped behind another stopped car