diff --git a/core/java/android/widget/ProgressBar.java b/core/java/android/widget/ProgressBar.java
index 1fbcbcf46f93c..af9e2f0bc853e 100644
--- a/core/java/android/widget/ProgressBar.java
+++ b/core/java/android/widget/ProgressBar.java
@@ -304,6 +304,11 @@ public class ProgressBar extends View {
         mMirrorForRtl = a.getBoolean(R.styleable.ProgressBar_mirrorForRtl, mMirrorForRtl);
 
         a.recycle();
+
+        // If not explicitly specified this view is important for accessibility.
+        if (getImportantForAccessibility() == View.IMPORTANT_FOR_ACCESSIBILITY_AUTO) {
+            setImportantForAccessibility(View.IMPORTANT_FOR_ACCESSIBILITY_YES);
+        }
     }
 
     /**