diff --git a/libraries/matrix/impl/src/main/kotlin/io/element/android/libraries/matrix/impl/timeline/RustMatrixTimeline.kt b/libraries/matrix/impl/src/main/kotlin/io/element/android/libraries/matrix/impl/timeline/RustMatrixTimeline.kt
index b25ca8bb89..3995392cbc 100644
--- a/libraries/matrix/impl/src/main/kotlin/io/element/android/libraries/matrix/impl/timeline/RustMatrixTimeline.kt
+++ b/libraries/matrix/impl/src/main/kotlin/io/element/android/libraries/matrix/impl/timeline/RustMatrixTimeline.kt
@@ -126,7 +126,11 @@ class RustMatrixTimeline(
 
     private suspend fun fetchMembers() = withContext(dispatcher) {
         initLatch.await()
-        innerTimeline.fetchMembers()
+        try {
+            innerTimeline.fetchMembers()
+        } catch (exception: Exception) {
+            Timber.e(exception, "Error fetching members for room ${matrixRoom.roomId}")
+        }
     }
 
     @OptIn(ExperimentalCoroutinesApi::class)