diff --git a/selfdrive/car/car_specific.py b/selfdrive/car/car_specific.py
index 5319d286b05640..b27330862195dd 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/car_specific.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/car_specific.py
@@ -77,6 +77,9 @@ def update(self, CS: car.CarState, CS_prev: car.CarState, CC: car.CarControl):
       if self.CP.minEnableSpeed > 0 and CS.vEgo < 0.001:
         events.add(EventName.manualRestart)
 
+      if CS.brakeHoldActive and CS.blockPcmEnable: # set by Nidec Hybrid which cannot resume from brakehold
+        events.add(EventName.belowEngageSpeed)
+
     elif self.CP.brand == 'toyota':
       # TODO: when we check for unexpected disengagement, check gear not S1, S2, S3
       events = self.create_common_events(CS, CS_prev, extra_gears=[GearShifter.sport])