diff --git a/ocs_ci/ocs/resources/storage_cluster.py b/ocs_ci/ocs/resources/storage_cluster.py
index 94c3d7daa54..70f90f54637 100644
--- a/ocs_ci/ocs/resources/storage_cluster.py
+++ b/ocs_ci/ocs/resources/storage_cluster.py
@@ -767,6 +767,7 @@ def verify_ocs_csv(ocs_registry_image=None):
             )
 
 
+@retry(AssertionError, 15, 10, 1)
 def verify_storage_system():
     """
     Verify storage system status