diff --git a/pkgs/os-specific/linux/kernel/common-config.nix b/pkgs/os-specific/linux/kernel/common-config.nix
index 83417787f0d..cc9be98c838 100644
--- a/pkgs/os-specific/linux/kernel/common-config.nix
+++ b/pkgs/os-specific/linux/kernel/common-config.nix
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ with stdenv.lib;
   DEBUG_STACKOVERFLOW n
   RCU_TORTURE_TEST n
   SCHEDSTATS n
+  DETECT_HUNG_TASK y
 
   # Support drivers that need external firmware.
   STANDALONE n