diff --git a/openpilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/longitudinal_planner.py b/openpilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/longitudinal_planner.py
index ca3d44b5e..bf91c5e1f 100755
--- a/openpilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/longitudinal_planner.py
+++ b/openpilot/selfdrive/controls/lib/longitudinal_planner.py
@@ -112,8 +112,8 @@ class LongitudinalPlanner(LongitudinalPlannerSP):
     # No change cost when user is controlling the speed, or when standstill
     prev_accel_constraint = not (reset_state or sm['carState'].standstill)
 
-    # Get new v_cruise and a_desired from Smart Cruise Control and Speed Limit Assist
-    v_cruise, self.a_desired = LongitudinalPlannerSP.update_targets(self, sm, self.v_desired_filter.x, self.a_desired, v_cruise)
+    # Get new v_cruise and a_target from Smart Cruise Control and Speed Limit Assist
+    v_cruise, self.output_a_target = LongitudinalPlannerSP.update_targets(self, sm, self.v_desired_filter.x, self.output_a_target, v_cruise)
 
     self.mpc.set_weights(prev_accel_constraint, personality=sm['selfdriveState'].personality)
     self.mpc.set_cur_state(self.v_desired_filter.x, self.output_a_target)