diff --git a/selfdrive/controls/lib/events.py b/selfdrive/controls/lib/events.py
index 6524e9b53d..af75595caa 100644
--- a/selfdrive/controls/lib/events.py
+++ b/selfdrive/controls/lib/events.py
@@ -870,7 +870,7 @@ EVENTS: Dict[int, Dict[str, Union[Alert, Callable[[Any, messaging.SubMaster, boo
     ET.WARNING: Alert(
       "Speed Too High",
       "Model uncertain at this speed",
-      AlertStatus.normal, AlertSize.mid,
+      AlertStatus.warning, AlertSize.mid,
       Priority.HIGH, VisualAlert.steerRequired, AudibleAlert.chimeWarningRepeat, 2.2, 3., 4.),
     ET.NO_ENTRY: Alert(
       "Speed Too High",