diff --git a/selfdrive/car/car_specific.py b/selfdrive/car/car_specific.py
index ea28d6156e..5319d286b0 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/car_specific.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/car_specific.py
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ class CarSpecificEvents:
         events.add(EventName.belowSteerSpeed)
 
     elif self.CP.brand == 'honda':
-      events = self.create_common_events(CS, CS_prev, pcm_enable=False)
+      events = self.create_common_events(CS, CS_prev, extra_gears=[GearShifter.sport], pcm_enable=False)
 
       if self.CP.pcmCruise and CS.vEgo < self.CP.minEnableSpeed:
         events.add(EventName.belowEngageSpeed)