diff --git a/fs/nfsd/nfssvc.c b/fs/nfsd/nfssvc.c
index 07b9a065e9da..1697539a7171 100644
--- a/fs/nfsd/nfssvc.c
+++ b/fs/nfsd/nfssvc.c
@@ -287,6 +287,7 @@ out:
 	svc_exit_thread(rqstp);
 
 	/* Release module */
+	unlock_kernel();
 	module_put_and_exit(0);
 }