diff --git a/src/internal/modal.ts b/src/internal/modal.ts
index fe463ad2..9c507d90 100644
--- a/src/internal/modal.ts
+++ b/src/internal/modal.ts
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ export default class Modal {
 
     if (currentFocusIndex === -1) {
       this.currentFocus = tabbableElements[0];
-      this.currentFocus.focus({ preventScroll: true });
+      this.currentFocus?.focus({ preventScroll: true });
       return;
     }