diff --git a/odoo/modules/loading.py b/odoo/modules/loading.py
index 6a92f735ded..b195af35b34 100644
--- a/odoo/modules/loading.py
+++ b/odoo/modules/loading.py
@@ -437,7 +437,7 @@ def load_modules(db, force_demo=False, status=None, update_module=False):
 
             module_names = [k for k, v in tools.config['update'].items() if v]
             if module_names:
-                modules = Module.search([('state', '=', 'installed'), ('name', 'in', module_names)])
+                modules = Module.search([('state', 'in', ('installed', 'to upgrade')), ('name', 'in', module_names)])
                 if modules:
                     modules.button_upgrade()