diff --git a/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/qs/QuickStatusBarHeader.java b/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/qs/QuickStatusBarHeader.java
index 8c08873b9ab69..f2dd7700e65eb 100644
--- a/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/qs/QuickStatusBarHeader.java
+++ b/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/qs/QuickStatusBarHeader.java
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ public class QuickStatusBarHeader extends FrameLayout {
     private int mTopViewMeasureHeight;
 
     @NonNull
-    private List<String> mRssiIgnoredSlots;
+    private List<String> mRssiIgnoredSlots = List.of();
     private boolean mIsSingleCarrier;
 
     private boolean mHasCenterCutout;