diff --git a/drivers/block/rbd.c b/drivers/block/rbd.c
index fd0cdced8024..3d3c831d8bab 100644
--- a/drivers/block/rbd.c
+++ b/drivers/block/rbd.c
@@ -6618,11 +6618,6 @@ static int rbd_add_acquire_lock(struct rbd_device *rbd_dev)
 		return ret;
 	}
 
-	/*
-	 * The lock may have been released by now, unless automatic lock
-	 * transitions are disabled.
-	 */
-	rbd_assert(!rbd_dev->opts->exclusive || rbd_is_lock_owner(rbd_dev));
 	return 0;
 }