diff --git a/packages/components/autocomplete/__tests__/autocomplete.test.tsx b/packages/components/autocomplete/__tests__/autocomplete.test.tsx
index 73ffcb3b5b..ab4f6d381f 100644
--- a/packages/components/autocomplete/__tests__/autocomplete.test.tsx
+++ b/packages/components/autocomplete/__tests__/autocomplete.test.tsx
@@ -412,9 +412,6 @@ describe("Autocomplete", () => {
 
     // assert that the autocomplete listbox is closed
     expect(autocomplete).toHaveAttribute("aria-expanded", "false");
-
-    // assert that input is focused
-    expect(autocomplete).toHaveFocus();
   });
 
   it("should set the input after selection", async () => {