diff --git a/src/molecule/config.py b/src/molecule/config.py
index 584711d793..37d75b16c5 100644
--- a/src/molecule/config.py
+++ b/src/molecule/config.py
@@ -359,6 +359,7 @@ def _get_defaults(self):
                     "side_effect": "side_effect.yml",
                     "verify": "verify.yml",
                 },
+                "log": True,
             },
             "scenario": {
                 "name": scenario_name,