diff --git a/services/core/java/com/android/server/connectivity/Vpn.java b/services/core/java/com/android/server/connectivity/Vpn.java
index 1bd158dfe96e0..637af427729e9 100644
--- a/services/core/java/com/android/server/connectivity/Vpn.java
+++ b/services/core/java/com/android/server/connectivity/Vpn.java
@@ -2627,6 +2627,9 @@ public class Vpn {
                         return; // VPN has been shut down.
                     }
 
+                    // Clear mInterface to prevent Ikev2VpnRunner being cleared when
+                    // interfaceRemoved() is called.
+                    mInterface = null;
                     // Without MOBIKE, we have no way to seamlessly migrate. Close on old
                     // (non-default) network, and start the new one.
                     resetIkeState();