diff --git a/docs/admin/authorization/rbac.md b/docs/admin/authorization/rbac.md
index 4cd0984f1c..6860f0b1ed 100644
--- a/docs/admin/authorization/rbac.md
+++ b/docs/admin/authorization/rbac.md
@@ -371,7 +371,7 @@ To opt out of this reconciliation, set the `rbac.authorization.kubernetes.io/aut
 annotation on a default cluster role or rolebinding to `false`.
 Be aware that missing default permissions and subjects can result in non-functional clusters.
 
-Auto-reconciliation is enabled in Kubernetes version 1.6+.
+Auto-reconciliation is enabled in Kubernetes version 1.6+ when the RBAC authorizer is active.
 
 ### Discovery Roles