diff --git a/net/bluetooth/l2cap_core.c b/net/bluetooth/l2cap_core.c
index 4ea1710a4783..38c00f142203 100644
--- a/net/bluetooth/l2cap_core.c
+++ b/net/bluetooth/l2cap_core.c
@@ -1008,7 +1008,7 @@ static void l2cap_send_disconn_req(struct l2cap_conn *conn, struct l2cap_chan *c
 	if (!conn)
 		return;
 
-	if (chan->mode == L2CAP_MODE_ERTM) {
+	if (chan->mode == L2CAP_MODE_ERTM && chan->state == BT_CONNECTED) {
 		__clear_retrans_timer(chan);
 		__clear_monitor_timer(chan);
 		__clear_ack_timer(chan);