diff --git a/drivers/scsi/qla2xxx/qla_os.c b/drivers/scsi/qla2xxx/qla_os.c
index e4d765fc03ea..39f7782a133b 100644
--- a/drivers/scsi/qla2xxx/qla_os.c
+++ b/drivers/scsi/qla2xxx/qla_os.c
@@ -3529,6 +3529,10 @@ qla2x00_shutdown(struct pci_dev *pdev)
 		qla2x00_try_to_stop_firmware(vha);
 	}
 
+	/* Disable timer */
+	if (vha->timer_active)
+		qla2x00_stop_timer(vha);
+
 	/* Turn adapter off line */
 	vha->flags.online = 0;