diff --git a/.github/workflows/auto_pr_review.yaml b/.github/workflows/auto_pr_review.yaml
index 63cb062ebe3e0f..716504a404e983 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/auto_pr_review.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/auto_pr_review.yaml
@@ -40,7 +40,8 @@ jobs:
       if: github.event.pull_request.head.repo.full_name != 'commaai/openpilot'
       with:
         repo_token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-        issue_message: ""
+        issue_message: |
+            Thanks for opening an issue! Please ensure you have included all relevant information, route logs, or steps to reproduce the issue.
         pr_message: |
             <!-- _(run_id **${{ github.run_id }}**)_ -->
             Thanks for contributing to openpilot! In order for us to review your PR as quickly as possible, check the following: