diff --git a/modules/elasticsearch/src/main/java/org/elasticsearch/action/admin/indices/stats/TransportIndicesStatsAction.java b/modules/elasticsearch/src/main/java/org/elasticsearch/action/admin/indices/stats/TransportIndicesStatsAction.java
index 7dcd402cc20..fe3dd850d59 100644
--- a/modules/elasticsearch/src/main/java/org/elasticsearch/action/admin/indices/stats/TransportIndicesStatsAction.java
+++ b/modules/elasticsearch/src/main/java/org/elasticsearch/action/admin/indices/stats/TransportIndicesStatsAction.java
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ public class TransportIndicesStatsAction extends TransportBroadcastOperationActi
     }
 
     @Override protected String transportAction() {
-        return TransportActions.Admin.Indices.STATUS;
+        return TransportActions.Admin.Indices.STATS;
     }
 
     @Override protected String transportShardAction() {