diff --git a/deluge/core/torrent.py b/deluge/core/torrent.py
index 972ffc6ba..68e09a86f 100644
--- a/deluge/core/torrent.py
+++ b/deluge/core/torrent.py
@@ -375,7 +375,9 @@ class Torrent(object):
                     self.update_state()
                     break
 
-        self.options["file_priorities"] = file_priorities
+        self.options["file_priorities"] = self.handle.file_priorities()
+        if self.options["file_priorities"] != list(file_priorities):
+            log.warning("File priorities were not set for this torrent")
 
         # Set the first/last priorities if needed
         self.set_prioritize_first_last(self.options["prioritize_first_last_pieces"])