diff --git a/netbox/utilities/tests/test_counters.py b/netbox/utilities/tests/test_counters.py
index e9561c91b..0c61c0890 100644
--- a/netbox/utilities/tests/test_counters.py
+++ b/netbox/utilities/tests/test_counters.py
@@ -29,13 +29,17 @@ class CountersTest(TestCase):
         self.assertEqual(device1.interface_count, 2)
         self.assertEqual(device2.interface_count, 2)
 
-        Interface.objects.create(device=device1, name='Interface 5')
+        interface1 = Interface.objects.create(device=device1, name='Interface 5')
         Interface.objects.create(device=device2, name='Interface 6')
         device1.refresh_from_db()
         device2.refresh_from_db()
         self.assertEqual(device1.interface_count, 3)
         self.assertEqual(device2.interface_count, 3)
 
+        interface1.save()
+        device1.refresh_from_db()
+        self.assertEqual(device1.interface_count, 3)
+
     def test_interface_count_deletion(self):
         """
         When a tracked object (Interface) is deleted the tracking counter should be updated.