diff --git a/selfdrive/controls/lib/alerts_offroad.json b/selfdrive/controls/lib/alerts_offroad.json
index 4ef6d9d191..6fb6c569b0 100644
--- a/selfdrive/controls/lib/alerts_offroad.json
+++ b/selfdrive/controls/lib/alerts_offroad.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "Offroad_TemperatureTooHigh": {
     "text": "Device temperature too high. System cooling down before starting. Current internal component temperature: %1",
-    "severity": 1
+    "severity": 0
   },
   "Offroad_ConnectivityNeededPrompt": {
     "text": "Immediately connect to the internet to check for updates. If you do not connect to the internet, openpilot won't engage in %1",