diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
index b1a14076ea..47eb6c216f 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ body:
       value: >
         Before creating a **bug report**, please check the following:
           * If the issue likely only affects your car model or make, go back and open a **car bug report** instead.
+          * If the issue is related to the driving or driver monitoring models, you should open a [discussion](https://github.com/commaai/openpilot/discussions/categories/model-feedback) instead.
           * Ensure you're running the latest openpilot release.
           * Ensure you're using officially supported hardware. Issues running on PCs have a different issue template.
           * Ensure there isn't an existing issue for your bug. If there is, leave a comment on the existing issue.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
index 2c2deb17ba..45a8af0aaf 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
 blank_issues_enabled: false
 contact_links:
+  - name: Report model bugs
+    url: https://github.com/commaai/openpilot/discussions/categories/model-feedback
+    about: Provide feedback for the driving or driver monitoring models
   - name: Discussions
     url: https://github.com/commaai/openpilot/discussions
-    about: For questions and discussion about openpilot
+    about: For questions and general discussion about openpilot
   - name: Community Wiki
     url: https://github.com/commaai/openpilot/wiki
     about: Check out our community wiki