diff --git a/examples/rbac/nginx/nginx-ingress-controller-rbac.yml b/examples/rbac/nginx/nginx-ingress-controller-rbac.yml
index 64561f375..13e344b51 100644
--- a/examples/rbac/nginx/nginx-ingress-controller-rbac.yml
+++ b/examples/rbac/nginx/nginx-ingress-controller-rbac.yml
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ rules:
       - get
       - list
       - watch
+      - update
   - apiGroups:
       - "extensions"
     resources: