diff --git a/js/angular/directives/tabs.js b/js/angular/directives/tabs.js
index e8f65b54..61f57df8 100644
--- a/js/angular/directives/tabs.js
+++ b/js/angular/directives/tabs.js
@@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ angular.module('foundation.tabs')
           tab.scope.active = true;
         }
       });
+
+      $scope.$apply();
     };
 
     controller.addTab = function addTab(tabScope) {