diff --git a/awx/main/models/inventory.py b/awx/main/models/inventory.py
index 0c3b07a89f..0283a5c70c 100644
--- a/awx/main/models/inventory.py
+++ b/awx/main/models/inventory.py
@@ -547,6 +547,7 @@ class Group(CommonModelNameNotUnique, ResourceMixin):
     @transaction.atomic
     def delete_recursive(self):
         from awx.main.utils import ignore_inventory_computed_fields
+        from awx.main.tasks import update_inventory_computed_fields
         from awx.main.signals import disable_activity_stream