diff --git a/qutebrowser/browser/downloads.py b/qutebrowser/browser/downloads.py
index 78e3c3747..e1b12eed7 100644
--- a/qutebrowser/browser/downloads.py
+++ b/qutebrowser/browser/downloads.py
@@ -225,7 +225,6 @@ class DownloadItem(QObject):
         self._reply.readyRead.disconnect()
         self.error_msg = msg
         self.stats.finish()
-        self.timer.stop()
         self.error.emit(msg)
         self._reply.abort()
         self._reply.deleteLater()