diff --git a/system/qcomgpsd/qcomgpsd.py b/system/qcomgpsd/qcomgpsd.py
index dc7854671..3a9e3585b 100755
--- a/system/qcomgpsd/qcomgpsd.py
+++ b/system/qcomgpsd/qcomgpsd.py
@@ -240,8 +240,11 @@ def main() -> NoReturn:
     cloudlog.warning("caught sig disabling quectel gps")
 
     gpio_set(GPIO.GNSS_PWR_EN, False)
-    teardown_quectel(diag)
-    cloudlog.warning("quectel cleanup done")
+    try:
+      teardown_quectel(diag)
+      cloudlog.warning("quectel cleanup done")
+    except NameError:
+      cloudlog.warning('quectel not yet setup')
 
     stop_download_event.set()
     assist_fetch_proc.kill()