diff --git a/awx/api/permissions.py b/awx/api/permissions.py
index 64cfcec5a8..df6c88618f 100644
--- a/awx/api/permissions.py
+++ b/awx/api/permissions.py
@@ -103,8 +103,7 @@ class ModelAccessPermission(permissions.BasePermission):
             return False
 
         # Always allow superusers
-        if getattr(view, 'always_allow_superuser', True) and request.user.is_superuser \
-                and not hasattr(request.user, 'oauth_scopes'):
+        if getattr(view, 'always_allow_superuser', True) and request.user.is_superuser:
             return True
 
         # Check if view supports the request method before checking permission