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name: containers-ts-health-iks-kube-db-graphs
title: Why doesn't the Kubernetes dashboard display utilization graphs?
description: When you access the Kubernetes dashboard, utilization graphs don't display.
last-updated: 2026-04-06
---

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# Why doesn't the Kubernetes dashboard display utilization graphs?
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When you access the Kubernetes dashboard, utilization graphs don't display.
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Sometimes after a cluster update or worker node reboot, the `kubernetes-dashboard` pod does not update, or the `metrics-server` is not running properly.
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Follow these steps to resolve the issue:
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1. Verify that the `metrics-server` is running in your cluster.
    ```sh
    kubectl get deployment metrics-server -n kube-system
    ```
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2. If the `metrics-server` is not running or is in a failed state, check the pod logs.
    ```sh
    kubectl logs -n kube-system -l k8s-app=metrics-server
    ```
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3. Delete the `kubernetes-dashboard` pod to force a restart. The pod is re-created with RBAC policies to access the `metrics-server` for utilization information.
    ```sh
    kubectl delete pod -n kube-system $(kubectl get pod -n kube-system --selector=k8s-app=kubernetes-dashboard -o jsonpath='{.items..metadata.name}')
    ```
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4. If the issue persists, restart the `metrics-server` deployment.
    ```sh
    kubectl rollout restart deployment metrics-server -n kube-system
    ```
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