diff --git a/selfdrive/pandad.py b/selfdrive/pandad.py
index bf747af068..64fde86686 100755
--- a/selfdrive/pandad.py
+++ b/selfdrive/pandad.py
@@ -72,7 +72,8 @@ def update_panda():
     cloudlog.info("Done flashing")
 
   if panda.bootstub:
-    cloudlog.info("Flashed firmware not booting, flashing development bootloader")
+    bootstub_version = panda.get_version()
+    cloudlog.info(f"Flashed firmware not booting, flashing development bootloader. Bootstub version: {bootstub_version}")
     panda.recover()
     cloudlog.info("Done flashing bootloader")