diff --git a/ansible/roles/cinder/templates/cinder.conf.j2 b/ansible/roles/cinder/templates/cinder.conf.j2
index 6c888cec6c..5e714e7fda 100644
--- a/ansible/roles/cinder/templates/cinder.conf.j2
+++ b/ansible/roles/cinder/templates/cinder.conf.j2
@@ -60,6 +60,9 @@ transport_url = rabbit://{% for host in groups['rabbitmq'] %}{{ rabbitmq_user }}
 [oslo_messaging_notifications]
 {% if enable_ceilometer | bool or enable_searchlight | bool %}
 driver = messagingv2
+topics = notifications
+{% else %}
+driver = noop
 {% endif %}
 
 [database]