diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-performance-issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-performance-issue.md
index 8b8394abc5e5b..276a11e12e43c 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-performance-issue.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-performance-issue.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ about: Use this template for reporting a bug or a performance issue.
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 **Describe the bug**
-A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is. To avoid repetition please make sure this is not one of the known issues mentioned on the respective release page.
 
 **Urgency**
 If there are particular important use cases blocked by this or strict project-related timelines, please share more information and dates. If there are no hard deadlines, please specify none.