diff --git a/v2/test/compat.py b/v2/test/compat.py
index 6c122f2fad6..9fe93b7763e 100644
--- a/v2/test/compat.py
+++ b/v2/test/compat.py
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
 # along with Ansible.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
+import sys
 import unittest
 
 #