diff --git a/drivers/pci/host/pci-hyperv.c b/drivers/pci/host/pci-hyperv.c
index cb694d2a1228..0d2a09833a05 100644
--- a/drivers/pci/host/pci-hyperv.c
+++ b/drivers/pci/host/pci-hyperv.c
@@ -656,7 +656,7 @@ static void _hv_pcifront_read_config(struct hv_pci_dev *hpdev, int where,
 			break;
 		}
 		/*
-		 * Make sure the write was done before we release the spinlock
+		 * Make sure the read was done before we release the spinlock
 		 * allowing consecutive reads/writes.
 		 */
 		mb();