diff --git a/plugins/modules/docker_container.py b/plugins/modules/docker_container.py
index 77cd5041..78c1d061 100644
--- a/plugins/modules/docker_container.py
+++ b/plugins/modules/docker_container.py
@@ -446,6 +446,7 @@ options:
     description:
       - Dictionary of options specific to the chosen I(log_driver).
       - See U(https://docs.docker.com/engine/admin/logging/overview/) for details.
+      - I(log_driver) needs to be specified for I(log_options) to take effect, even if using the default C(json-file) driver.
     type: dict
     aliases:
       - log_opt