diff --git a/rest_framework/compat.py b/rest_framework/compat.py
index d155f5542..fdf12448a 100644
--- a/rest_framework/compat.py
+++ b/rest_framework/compat.py
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@ except ImportError:
 # guardian is optional
 try:
     import guardian
+    import guardian.shortcuts  # Fixes #1624
 except ImportError:
     guardian = None