diff --git a/selfdrive/car/tests/test_models.py b/selfdrive/car/tests/test_models.py
index 47ca2bbf08..1d574c4395 100755
--- a/selfdrive/car/tests/test_models.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/tests/test_models.py
@@ -344,6 +344,10 @@ class TestCarModelBase(unittest.TestCase):
             checks['controlsAllowed'] += not self.safety.get_controls_allowed()
         else:
           checks['controlsAllowed'] += not CS.cruiseState.enabled and self.safety.get_controls_allowed()
+
+        # TODO: fix notCar mismatch
+        if not self.CP.notCar:
+          checks['cruiseState'] += CS.cruiseState.enabled != self.safety.get_cruise_engaged_prev()
       else:
         # Check for enable events on rising edge of controls allowed
         button_enable = any(evt.enable for evt in CS.events)