diff --git a/vmware_nsx/plugins/nsx_v/vshield/vcns.py b/vmware_nsx/plugins/nsx_v/vshield/vcns.py
index e0646ffb89..c26ae7f398 100644
--- a/vmware_nsx/plugins/nsx_v/vshield/vcns.py
+++ b/vmware_nsx/plugins/nsx_v/vshield/vcns.py
@@ -221,6 +221,7 @@ class Vcns(object):
         uri = "%s/%s/vnics" % (URI_PREFIX, edge_id)
         return self.do_request(HTTP_GET, uri, decode=True)
 
+    @retry_upon_exception(exceptions.ResourceTimedOut)
     @retry_upon_exception(exceptions.RequestBad)
     def update_interface(self, edge_id, vnic):
         uri = "%s/%s/vnics/%d" % (URI_PREFIX, edge_id,